SMU Assignments: Winter drive November 2012:May 2013 Exams: contact us for answers at assignmentssolution@gmail.com

(Winter/November 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0010 - Operations Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1232 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. Explain the role of operations in an Organisation.
    10 marks
(300-400 words)

Q2. Describe the six dimensions of competitiveness
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q3. Describe the link of Operations Strategy with other strategies of the company
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q4. How is Break-even Analysis significant to investment, as well as, operational decisions?
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q5.
    a. List the factors that influence Operations Costs

    b. Explain the peculiarity of location selection in case of service operations.
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q6. What are the common characteristics amongst the various forecasting techniques / methodologies?
    10 marks
(300-400 words)


(Winter/November 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0011 – Enterprise Resource Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1233 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.
a. Explain how ERP systems can achieve business integration

b. What is business modeling?
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q2.
    a. Write a note on OLAP?

    b. Briefly explain the key principles to a proper ERP system selection process
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q3. Write a note on quality management.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. Explain JIT & Kanban .Mention the benefits of JIT.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. Briefly explain the functioning of a ERP purchase System
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. What is web ERP? What are its benefits?
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Winter/November 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1234)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.
a. What are the characteristics of a Supply Chain?

b. Explain the Logistics process with an example.
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q2.
c. Explain the Concept of Integration with examples

d. How do Strategic Sources help long-term business process?
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q3. Discuss origin of Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR)
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. Explain the factors influencing customer behaviour.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. Give a brief introduction on all steps involved in Procurement process?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. Write a note on assessment tool
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Winter/November 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0013 – Advanced Production (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1235)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.
a. Explain the impact of product or service life cycle on operation strategy.

b. Explain the sources of competitive advantage.
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q2.
    a. What are the different types of benchmarking?

    b. Explain the various automated systems for transfer of materials in the production plant?
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q3. Explain the different types of stores layout
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. Explain the ingredients of a business process
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. What are the five process types. Explain any one in detail.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. Explain the impact of internet on new product development.
    10 marks
(300-400) words