MS-5

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Term-End Examination
December, 2009
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MS-5 : MANAGEMENT OF MACHINES
AND MATERIALS

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage 70%)

Note : Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal

marks. Assume any missing data suitably.

(a) Explain with the help of a suitable diagram 10

the framework of organising and control in
a production system.
(b) On the basis of material flow classify 10
production systems and give examples for
each type.

(a) List down different phases of value 10

engineering approach as used for a product
design.
(b) What layout design procedure would you 10
adopt to develop a layout for any small toy
unit manufacturing plastic toys at the rate
of 5000/day ? Discuss.

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 (a) Why is facility location important ? Discuss 10
different factors important for locating any
bread manufacturing unit. Make relevant
assumptions.
(b) Describe the commonly used control charts 10
for variables and attributes in SQC.

(a) Discuss in brief various environmental 10

factors taken into consideration for job
design.
(b) Discuss objectives of maintenance 10
management. List different types of
maintenance system prevalent in
manufacturing companies.

5. (a) Consider a situation of; production of a 10

simple product with continuous demand.
The setup cost per batch of size Q is given.
Unit variable cost of productions is also
known. Derive the equation for optimum
batch size. Assume and list major
parameters.
(b) Why is mass production preferred over in 10
some types of products with large volume ?
Explain the key elements of mass
production with some examples.

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6. (a) Explain the major scheduling rules for job 10

shops as being practiced in industry.
(b) Draw CPM network for the following : 10
Activates Duration (days)

1 - 2 5

1 - 3 3

1 - 4 — 3

2 - 3 — 7

4 - 5 — 6

3 - 4 8
Determine Critical Path.

7. (a) Discuss ABC system of inventory 10

management with examples.
(b) Explain the importance of store location and 10
layout.

8. Write short note on any two of the following : 2x10

Productivity and waste
Value engineering
(c) Materials Requirement Planning
(d) Control charts for variables.

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