ME 1603 : OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 

Syllabus

Module I 
Network techniques: Basic concept of network constructing, information requirement, critical path, algorithm for critical path, various slacks, crashing, multi-time estimate, PERT Forecasting: methods of forecasting, time series, moving average method, exponential smoothening. 

Module II 
Production planning and control: Scopes and objectives Functions of production planning and control, product consumption cycle, product life cycle, design function, product design, cost factors, simplification, standardization, specialisation, inter-changeability. Inventory control: Structure of inventory problems, relevant cost, EOQ models, infinite delivery rate without backordering, stores ledger, materials requisition sheet, materials return note, material transfer note, bin cards. 

Module III 
Aggregate Planning methods: graphical and reaction rate methods. Scheduling: Gantt charts, indexing methods, Basic concepts of sequencing, one machine n jobs, 2 machine n jobs, m machine n jobs problems, critical ratio method of loading & scheduling 

Module IV 
Plant Location and Layout: Factors influencing location, need for layout, layout design process, determination of equipment and employee requirement, production rate determination, space determination, block plan, systematic layout planning. Material handling: The principles of materials handling, classification, selection factors. Maintenance & replacement: preventive and breakdown maintenance, economic aspects, replacement of equipment, depreciation. 

References: 
1. James L.Riggs : Economic decision models for engineers and managers-  McGraw Hill ISE. 
2. Hiller & Liberman : Introduction to Operations Research – Holden Day Inc.  San Francisco 
3. Wiest & Levy : A management guide to PERT and CPM – Prentice Hall  Of India 
4. Starr & Miller : Inventory control – Theory & Practice – Prentice Hall  India. 
5. Sammuel Eilon : Production planning and control – universal book  corporation, Bombay. 
6. Biegel : Production control – Prentice hall of India. 
7. Francis & White : Facility layout and location – Prentice hall Inc. 
8. Moore : Plant layout and Design – The Macmillian Company,  New York 
9. Barnes R.M. : Time and motion study – Asia publication. 
10. Miller & Blood : Modern maintenance management
11. Plant engg hand book : McGraw Hill 
12. Kanishka Bedi : Production & Operations Management-Oxford University Press 

Type of Questions for University Exam.
Q 1.Eight short answer questions of 5 marks with two questions from each of the four modules. (8x5 = 40 marks) 
Q 2. to Q.5 : Two questions A & B of 15 marks from each modules with option to answer either A or B. (4x15 = 60 marks)