Operations Management | MBA 2nd Sem | SUK

Unit 1:

Introduction to Operations Management:

(10 Hours)

a) Theory

Introduction to the Operations management, operations functions, operations objectives – operations management decisions, significance of operations management in manufacturing & service environment, Interface of operations function with other functional areas- Productivity, factors affecting productivity, types of productivity. Future challenges in operations management.

b) Practical

Visit an organization and study its operations management, type of manufacturing system, types of production systems. Submit a report.

(5 Hours)

Unit 2:

Facilities & Technology Management:

(10 Hours)

a) Theory

Facilities management (location of facilities, layout of facilities, maintenance of facilities) plant layout & materials handling - Manufacturing technology management emerging technology options- automation & flexible automation, CAD/CAM, Group Technology, Just–in-time, flexible Manufacturing system, lean manufacturing system.

b) Practical

Visit an organization and enlist various factors considered for finalizing its location and Layout. Submit a report and give presentations on the same.

(5 Hours)

Unit 3:

Production Planning and Materials Management:

(10 Hours)

a) Theory

Objectives of PPC, functions of PPC, aggregate planning, planning for batch production, job production, continuous production – project scheduling- introduction to PERT/CPM -Introduction to materials management, objectives, scope and activities of materials management, procedures for inventory management, Selective Inventory Controlling techniques and Problems on basic model of EOQ and ABC Analysis. Supply chain management.

b) Practical

Visit an organization and study inventory management techniques used in it. And highlighting scope of implementing inventory control techniques in it with details. Submit a report.

(5 Hours)

Unit 4:

Quality Management System:

(10 Hours)

a) Theory

Quality concept, Introduction to Quality dimensions, Quality philosophies, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Inspection, Cost of Quality, Quality Circle, TQM, ISO Certifications.

b) Practical

Visit an organization, study existing quality management initiatives, quality system. Undertake a group discussion on the same in the class room.

(5 Hours)