MBO045
DRIVE FALL 2013
PROGRAM MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / PGDBAN2 / MBAFLEX
SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MB0044- PRODUCTION AND OPERATION
MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1627
CREDITS 4
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.1. State the important considerations for locating an automobile plant.
Answer : To locate an automobile company or plant many thing should be considered. For an automobile plant automated flaw lines, automated assembly lines, flexible manufacturing systems, global transition rapid prototyping. Building manufacturing flexibility things are necessity.
Two broad Factors can Influence Plant location i.e.
1 General Factors:
*Availability of Lands: As if we don’t have lands we can’t build a Factory, though the area is good to work.
*Availability of Inputs: Good Quality Raw Materials & Getting Labour at the right time, These are Inputs to be Followed,
Plant should be Located, Near Raw Material source, & to Reduce Transport cost & Consistent supply of goods to the customers, Close to Market when Universally available.
Communication Facilities: Regions with good facilities of Postal & Tele communication links are Given Priority.
Infrastructure: Which plays an important role,The basic needs are
Power Supply 24x7
Water Supply in huge amount requires in Process Industries like Paper, Chemicals, and Cement.
Waste Disposal is the Key factor in Paper & Sugar cane Industries.
Government Support needs for Policies of State Government, Local bodies concerning Labour laws, building codes & safety.
2) Special Factors:
Economy Stability
Cultural Factors
Wages
Joint Ventures – Support of Big Time Players
Location Decision Sequence:
First the Country of Choice is to be Selected, Followed by Regional Choices and Finally Community levels have to be selected.
Q.2. Explain essentials of
PROGRAM MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / PGDBAN2 / MBAFLEX
SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MB0044- PRODUCTION AND OPERATION
MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1627
CREDITS 4
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.1. State the important considerations for locating an automobile plant.
Answer : To locate an automobile company or plant many thing should be considered. For an automobile plant automated flaw lines, automated assembly lines, flexible manufacturing systems, global transition rapid prototyping. Building manufacturing flexibility things are necessity.
Two broad Factors can Influence Plant location i.e.
1 General Factors:
*Availability of Lands: As if we don’t have lands we can’t build a Factory, though the area is good to work.
*Availability of Inputs: Good Quality Raw Materials & Getting Labour at the right time, These are Inputs to be Followed,
Plant should be Located, Near Raw Material source, & to Reduce Transport cost & Consistent supply of goods to the customers, Close to Market when Universally available.
Communication Facilities: Regions with good facilities of Postal & Tele communication links are Given Priority.
Infrastructure: Which plays an important role,The basic needs are
Power Supply 24x7
Water Supply in huge amount requires in Process Industries like Paper, Chemicals, and Cement.
Waste Disposal is the Key factor in Paper & Sugar cane Industries.
Government Support needs for Policies of State Government, Local bodies concerning Labour laws, building codes & safety.
2) Special Factors:
Economy Stability
Cultural Factors
Wages
Joint Ventures – Support of Big Time Players
Location Decision Sequence:
First the Country of Choice is to be Selected, Followed by Regional Choices and Finally Community levels have to be selected.
Q.2. Explain essentials of