INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management
Graduate Diploma in Materials Management
PAPER No. 8
Operations Management
Date: 13.06.2017 Max. Marks: 100
Time: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Duration: 3 Hrs.
Instructions:
1. From Part A answer all questions (compulsory). Each sub questions carries 1 mark. Total: 32 Marks
2. From Part B Answer any 3 questions out of 5 questions. Each sub-question carries 16 marks. Total 48 Marks
3. Part C is a case study (compulsory) with questions. Read the case study carefully and answer the questions. Total: 20 Marks
4. Please read the instructions given in the answer sheet.
Part A 32 Marks
(Attempt all questions Each sub questions carries 1 mark)
Q1. GIVE THE FULL FORM OF: 8 marks
1. SMED 2. LOB 3. LCV 4.TPM 5.MADM 6.WWTP 7.MLC 8. PLC
Q2. STATE WHETHER TRUE OR FALSE: 8 marks
Operations Research is the same as Operations Management.
Genetic Algorithm is a search technique to solve optimization problem.
Polar diagram shows the difference between different products and services.
ERP can be applied in any type of industry.
Break even analysis is a controlled device.
Fish bone diagram is given by Taylor.
Kanban means a flag or signal.
Kaizen refers to temporary improvement.
June 2017
Q. 3 FILL IN THE BLANKS: 8 marks
In KAIZEN, KAI means
The theory of constraint is given by
Pipelines are equipments.
Good housekeeping is an element of
provides a designed database.
leads to dehumanization.
In process, metal is heated to a plastic state.
is a process to join non-ferrous alloys.
Q.4 MATCH THE FOLLOWING: 8 marks
Column A Column B
Riveting Cause and Effect Diagram
Sunlight Long term solution
Learning Curve Preventive maintenance
Decibel Ancillary development
ISHIKAWA Sound pollution
Inspection Experience
Core conflict Natural light
Outside supplier h-Assembly Process
Part B 48 marks
(Answer any 3 questions out of 5 questions. Each sub-question carries 16 marks.)
Q.5 Explain the steps which make implementation of a project less difficult.
Q.6 Explain the main variables in the operation of MRP.
Q.7 Distinguish between forecasting and prediction.
Q.8 Explain job design.
Q.9 Discuss in detail purchase cycle.
Part C 20 marks
Compulsory
Q. 10
YEAR
SALES(Rs. In Lacs)
2012
12
2013
13
2014
15
2015
17
2016
13
Questions:
Q1. Find the trend in sales.
B)Estimate the sales for 2018.
Q.11.Maximum Consumption 10,000 Kg
Minimum Consumption 4,000 Kg
Re-order Quantity 15,000 Kg
Ordering Period 3 weeks to 5 weeks
Find Re-order level
Maximum Stock Level
Minimum Stock Level
Average Stock Level