INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management
Graduate Diploma in Materials Management
PAPER No. 8(New)
Operations Management
Date: 14.06.2016 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)
Q.1 Give the full form of
a. LPT
b. EDD
c. LOB
d. JIT
e. TQM
f. WWRP
g. TLV
h. CAM
Q.2 State True or False.
i. Operation Design specifies production cycle time.
ii. Annealing is a method of heat treatment.
iii. Simulation is a forecasting method.
June 2016
iv. JIT achieves stockless production
v. Bag filters is an equipment to control water pollution.
vi. Diversification is a stability strategy.
vii Genetic Algorithm is a tool for quality control.
viii Ergonomics studies the relation between human capabilities in relation to his work.
Q. 3 Fill in the blanks.
i. Factor Rating method help to identify
ii. At break-even point, profit
iii. based on biological neural network.
iv. help in JIT production.
v. has zero inventory.
vi. Kaizen is a
vii SQC helps in
viii Where there is life, there can
Q. 4 Match the following.
A B
i. Learning Curve a. Forecasting
ii. Alexander Technique b. Machine loading chart
iii. Scheduling c. Thumb operating
iv. Hoists d. Quality control
v. Pareto analysis e. Moving Device
vi. Microphipetters f. Loading
vii Gant g. Ergonomics
viii Time Series h. Productivity
Part B 48 marks
(Answer any 3 questions out of 5 questions. Each sub-question carries 16 marks.)
Attempt any Three (16 Marks Each)
Q. 5 Distinguish Between Forecasting and Prediction.
Q. 6 Explain the phases of Purchase Cycle.
Q. 7 Explain in detail Product Life Cycle.
Q. 8 What are the objectives of Good Layout.
Q. 9 Discuss the importance of Production Management.
Part C
(compulsory) Total Marks: 2 x 10 (20 marks)
Q. 10
A Year Sales
2010 110
2011 112
2012 118
2013 119
2014 121
Find the Trend in sales and estimate the sale for 2016.
Activity Preceding Activity Time
A 2 Minutes
B 3 Minutes
C B 4 Minutes
D A,C 4 Minutes
E D 2 Minutes
F E 3 Minutes
G E,F 2 Minutes
H G,H 2 Minutes
Draw a network diagram and find the critical path.