1. Distinguish between production management & operation management.
2. Write a note on Batch production.
3. Why production management is called the heart of an organization?
4. Distinguish between Process design & service design?
5. Distinguish between exponential smoothing method and weighted moving average method of
sales forecasting.
6. Why operation strategy is considered as a competitive weapon?
7. What is plant location?State the objective of plant location?
8. What are the considerations for locating foreign operation facilities?
9. What is work study,method study & CAD (Computer aided design)?
10. What is Total Quality Mangement (TQM)? Why TQM is important in modern business?
11. What are the different types of layout ?Discuss briefly.
12. Why and how is the knowledge of six sigma applied.
13. Discuss the scope of operation & production management .
14. Discuss various types of production process.
15. Discuss the factors which affect operation management.
16. Describe some of the techniques used in work measurement .
17. Explain the purpose and importance of forecasting.
18. Discuss the concept of Just In time inventory management technique in an organization.
19. Discuss the main steps in Demand Forecasting.
20. Describe the Time study method in work.
21. Objectives of motion study.
22. Short note on theblig?
23. Establish relation between work study and productivity.
24. Distinguish between method study and study?
25. What do you mean by plan layout? What criteria should be fulfilled by a good plant layout?
26. Why is quality control a major concern for contemporary industries?
27. How does quality circle contribute to ensure quality in workplace ?
28. Mention the factors that influence and determine Facility location & describe the various
techniques of facility location?
29. Define production planning & control .Effective PPC gurentee better utilization of
resources .Comment on the statement with justification.
30. Explain Demings 14 principle in total quality management with respect to manufacturing
organization.
31. Discuss seven essential quality tools in quality control.
32. Advantages of mass production.
