SYNOPSIS

INTREODUCTION EMERGING ROLE OF OPERATION MANAGEMENT LOCATIION DECISIONS LAYOUT DECISIONS FACILITIES PLANNING WORK STUDY JOB/WORK DESIGN PROCESS TECHNOLOGY CHOICE

EMERGING ROLE OF OPERATION MANAGEMENT

To take part in the strategic decision-making of the origination. To automation process according to the requirement. To enhance research & development activities of the organization for becoming self reliant developing new techniques are innovation product. Increase attention to timely implementation of projects in view of the increase competition.

To implement the environment pollution & norms established by the govt, from time to time. To act has a supply chain manager in developing foreign long-term relationship with supplies. To act has an internal quality auditor in certification program such as ISO 9000 services of standards. To take part in the implementation use of expenses software or e-manager activities enterprise resource planning.

PRODUCTIVITY
The productivity it refer to the efficiency with which things are produce. Productivity =output/input, means productivity is physical input to physical output is called as productivity. There are two levels: The national level Gross domestic product

FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTIVITY

Capital / labour ratio Scarcity of some resource Workforce charge Innovation and technology Managerial factors Regulatory effects The bargaining power Quality of workforce

LOCATION DECISION
Meaning of location Plant location Need for location Types affecting location Factors affecting location

TYPES OF LOCATIONS
Heavy

location Light location Retail & service location

FACTORS OF LOCATION
Proximity to market Availability of skilled labour Raw material Water supply and power Basic amenities Availability of supporting service

LOCATION MODELS(METHODS TO IDENTITY NEW LOCATION)

Break even analysis Point a factor rating Center of gravity Simple median

PLANT FACILITY LAYOUT

There are certain Objectives: Manufacturing layout Services layout Office layout

 MANUFACTURING LAYOUT

Provide for enough production capacity Reduce material handling costs Provide safety and healthy Facilitate easy communication where necessary

 SERVICE Provide for customer comfort & convenience Provide appealing setup for customers Allow attractive display of merchandise Provide for privacy in work area

 OFFICE LAYOUT

Reinforce organization structure Reduce travel of personal as well as customers