Production And Operation Management

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Contents

1

Introduction

·         Introduction to Production and Operation Management –Meaning, Nature, Scope,

·         Objectives, Importance, Functions of Production and Operation Management,

·         Variety of Business, Methods of Manufacturing, Plant Layout, Service Layout,

·         Safety Considerations and Environmental Aspects.

2

Production Design, Planning ,

Control

·         Production Design: Meaning, Objectives, Product Policy, Techniques of Product Development.

·         Production Planning - Meaning, Definition, Objectives, Scheduling, Routing, Dispatch, Follow up.

·         Production Control - Meaning, Objectives, Factors Affecting Production Control.

·         Caselets on Design, Planning and Control.

3

Productivity and Ergonomics

·         Productivity and Quality Control- Meaning, Definition, Importance,

·         Measurement Techniques, Quality Control, Quality Circles, TQM.

·         Ergonomics: Definition, Importance, Bio-Mechanical Factors, Safety Equipment and Device.

4

Maintenance Management

·         Maintenance Management: Introduction , Meaning, Types,

·         Planning, Scheduling, Techniques.

·         Modern Scientific Maintenance Methods ,

·         Automation and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.