Managing Business Operations LU B.COM 5th Sem

Syllabus

P28: Managing Business Operations

Unit-I

Introduction: Meaning, Nature and Scope of Production and Operation Management. Objectives of Operations Management. Duties and
Responsibilities of Operations Management. Production Function. Systems
Approach to Operations Management. Manufacturing System: Mass, Batch,
Job-Shop and Project.

Unit-II

Plant Location: Nature, Factors Considered in Location and Methods. Plant Layout: Objective of Good Layout, Factors Influencing Layout and Types of Layout. Material Handling Equipment: Importance, Objective, Principles, Factors Affecting Selection of Equipment and Types of Handling Equipment.

Unit-III

Work Study: Method Study and Work Measurement- Importance, Objectives, Application Areas, Steps in Method Study and Techniques of Work Measurement. Production Planning and Control: Role and Scope of PPC in Operations Management, Factors Influencing Production Planning and Benefits of Production Control.

Unit-IV

Inventory Management: Factors Influencing and Objectives of Inventory Management. Techniques of Inventory Management. Quality Control and Materials Management.