ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE WINTER 2015

PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM0017 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION PLANNING AND

CONTROL (4 CREDITS)

BK ID B2010

MARKS 60

Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be

approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks

1 Explain the flow of information in a production process.

A Describe why information flow is critical in production planning with a help of an example Describe the flow of information in a production process List the factors that need to considered in a flow of information in a production process

2 4 4

10

2 What are the various techniques of costing?

A List the various techniques of costing Explain the 6 techniques of costing

1 9(1.5 marks each)

10

3 Explain any TEN features of the Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system.

A List and describe any TEN features of the

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

system

10 (1 mark X 10 features)

10

4 What are the rules for scheduling Kanban production?

A List rules for scheduling Kanban production

Explain the 6 rules for scheduling Kanban

production

1 9 (1.5 marks each)

10

5 What are factors must be considered while implementing a production planning

and control system?

A Explain the 4 factors to be considered while implementing a production planning and control system

10 (2.5 marks each) 10

6 Mention the reasons why manufacturing organizations choose Excel and Visual Basic prototype as planning and scheduling tools.

A List the 8 reasons why manufacturing organizations choose Excel and Visual Basic prototype as planning and scheduling tools

10 (1.25 marks each) 10

*A-Answer

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