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WINTER 2014
MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)
PGDOMN (SEM 2)
OM 0017 ADVANCED PRODUCTION
PLANNING AND CONTROL
4
B2010
60

1
a. What is the importance of production planning and control?
b. What factors affect inventory planning and control?
c. What is the difference between batch and mass production?
A
a. List the importance of production planning and control
b. Discuss the three factors that affect inventory planning and control
c. List the differences between batch and mass production

2
What is a master schedule? Explain.
A

Define master schedule

List the features of a master schedule
Discuss the process of master scheduling
List the uses of master schedule
List the characteristics of master schedule
Describe the factors related to demand management that should be kept in mind While developing
the master schedule

3
What are the different types of planning and scheduling tools? Explain.
A
List the three types of planning and scheduling tools
Discuss the three types of planning and scheduling tools

4
a. What are the pillars of lean production?
b. What factors should be considered while implementing a production planning and control system?
A
a. List the pillars of lean production
Discuss then pillars of lean production
b. List the factors that help in the successful implementation a production planning and control system
Explain each factor in brief

5
Case Study: Planning and Scheduling at John Smith Pvt .Ltd
John Smith is a manufacturing organisation of apparels and accessories, specialising in both men and
women segments. The organisation started in the US and gradually extended its different branches and
merchandise to other nations as well. The organisation was not only favoured by customers but was also
loved by its employees for the work environment it provided. Employees were not only paid well but were
also provided good appraisals that motivated them to give their best to the organisation.

Current planner Mr. Jackson had been working with the organisation for the past 15 years and now
wanted to take retirement from his work due to his age. The organisation bid him farewell and Mr.Max
was hired as the new planner for the organisation on the basis of his qualifications and experience. After
Mr. Max completed 1 year, the organisation observed dissatisfaction
Among its employees. The reason was that employees were not happy with the way production was
carried out. There was too much pressure on employees, and Mr. Max was accepting more orders than
the workers could manage.
This was demotivating workers and employees, and as a result , the company observed the highest
attrition rate in its history. The management immediately reacted to the situation and called back Mr.
Jackson as an external planning consultant to address the issue at the earliest,
Because management was losing its manpower, which was affecting the business.
Mr. Jackson paid a visit to the organisation and studied the records for the past 1 year.
He also
Had a discussion with the new planner, Mr. Max, for the current appraisal system. On the basis of his
observations and discussions, Mr. Jackson made certain conclusions. He stated that Mr. Max was not
following the appropriate production process, because the number of orders accepted for production was
more than the resources available at the production unit. He also stated that the problem was not
completely Mr. Maxs fault, because the organisation did not train him on the existing production
process and neither did they make him aware of the competitors and the market.
Question
What is main issue in the case study? Evaluate why this issue was caused and provide a solution to
resolve it.
A
Describe the main issue in the case study.
To evaluate why the issue was caused
Assess if the recruitment of the new planner was done correctly
Discuss if the planner has the requisite skills and knowledge
Argue if training the planner would have resolved the problem, would performance measurement
helped in identifying the issue
Provide the solution from point of view evaluation made

Write short notes on:

Cost centre
Objectives of sales and operations planning
Bills of Distribution (BOD)
Advanced scheduling
A
Cost centre
Objectives of sales and operations planning
Bills of Distribution (BOD)
Advanced scheduling

SMU MBA winter 2014 Solved assignment April/may 2015 exam

SMU mba/bba/bca/mca WINTER 2014 april/may 2015 season ASSIGNMENT SUPPORT AVAILABLE
AGAIN.
B.Sc IT and M.Sc IT assignment also available
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