PRODUCTION
MBA III SEMESTER
P1 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
P2 PRODUCTVITY TECHNIQUES AND TOTAL
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
P3 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
MBA IV SEMESTER
P4 ADVANCED OPERATIONS RESEARCH
P5 WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING STRATEGY
AND PRACTICES
P6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
P1 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVES: To give students a comprehensive understanding of supply chain
management and related logistics Management in the new economic scenario. Also to
show that SCM’s objective is to be build efficient and cost effective system across the
entire systems covering raw materials Suppliers, Distributors, Manufacturers, Ware
House Management and to the retailer
MODULE 1 : INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
What is SCM?
- Why SCM?
- The Complexity
- Key issues in SCM
MODULE 2 : LOGISTICS NETWORK
- Introduction
- Data Collection, Transportation, Ware house Management, Strategic
location of warehouses, Demand forecasting
- MRP, ERP, Managing variability
- Key features of Network configuration
- Case discussion
MODULE 3: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- Concepts of Materials Management
- Economic lot size model
- Effect of Demand uncertainly
- Fixed order costs
- Variable lead frames
- Inventory under certainly & uncertainly
- Risk Management
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MODULE 4: VALUE OF INFORMATION
- The Bullwhip effect
- Quantifying Bullwhip effect
- Locating Desired Products
- Lead time reduction
- Conflicting objectives of SCM
- Integrating the supply chain
MODULE 5: DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES
- Introduction
- Centralized vs Decentralized control
- Direct shipment
- Cross Docking
- Push based vs PULL based supply chain
MODULE 6 : STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
- Third party Logistics (3PL)
- Retailer – supplier relationship
- Issues, requirements, success & failures
- Distributor integration Types & issues
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MODULE 7 : MIS & SCM
- Data base
- System Architecture
- Communications
- E-Commerce Levels
- Implementation of ERP
MODULE 8 : DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR SCM
- Analytical tools
- Presentation tools
- Smooth production flow
- Current issues & directing challenges for future
Reference:-
1. U Kachru-Logistics and Supply Chain Management –Excel Books
2. R. P Mohanty and S G Deshmukh –Supply chain management theories and
practices Indian Text edition-Biztantra
3. Khanna ,K.K.- Physical Distribution Management : Logistical Approach - HPH
P2 : PRODUCTVITY TECHNIQUES AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Objectives: This course acquaints the students with the concepts on productivity, the
tools and techniques to improve productivity, MUDA, MURA and MURI and also an
exposure to Total Quality Management in Manufacturing, service and I.T. areas.
MODULE 1: PRODUCTIVITY 6 Hrs)
• Concepts
• Measurement of productivity in Direct and Indirect areas like R&D,
HR, Finance etc.,
• Productivity techniques & tools.
MODULE 2: WORKSTUDY (Method study and Work Measurement) (6 Hrs)
• Concepts of Method study
• Steps in Method Study
• Details on operation Process chart and Flow process chart
• Process Mapping
MODULE 3: WORK MEASUREMENT (6 Hrs)
• Types of work measurement
• Its uses
• Details of each work measurement techniques
• Learning curves
• Costing a product
MODULE 4: MUDA, MURA, MURI (12 Hrs)
• MUDA – 7 washes
Details on seven washes
• Use of MURA and MURI
• Concept of Lean Manufacturing
• Exposure to J.I.T
MODULE 5: T Q M BASICS (6 Hrs)
• Concept of Quality, Reliability
• Definition of TQM
• Approaches to Quality Management by Dr.Deming, Dr.Jurron, and
Phillip crossby.
MODULE 6: QUALITY SYSTEMS (8 Hrs)
• ISO 9000
• ISO 14000
• OHAS
MODULE 7: QUALITY TOOLS (8 Hrs)
• Seven Tools of Q.C
• Quality control circles
• Exposure to SIX SIGMA
MODULE 8: RECENT TRENDS (8 Hrs)
• Bench Marking
• TPM
• CIP/KAIZEN
• POKAYOKE
• CMM
• CRM
REFERENCE
1. Total quality essential by Sarv Singh Soin.
2. Gopalan -Management Guide to Quality & Productivity, 2nd Edition - Biztantra
3. Quality control and Total Quality Management by P.L.Jain, Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Srinivsa Gondhalkar, Uday Salunkhe – Productivity Techniques - HPH
5. S Nigam - Total Quality Management-Excel Books
6. POKA YOKE, CII Case studies,
7. S Rajaram & M sivakumar - Total Quality management- Biztantra
P3 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Objectives: This course familiarizes the students with concept on Technology i.e
Product Technology, Process Technology, Tool technology, Automation etc., The
issues, its acquisition transfer etc., Also Managing technological innovation in the
Globalized era.
MODULE 1: TECHNOLOGY – ITS IMPORTANCE (6 Hrs)
• Definition
• The need
• Its role in Competitive environment
• Types of Technology (Product, Process, Tool, Automation)
MOUDLE 2: MANAGING TECHNOLOGY (8 Hrs)
• Technology Forecasting
• VISION, MISSION AND Goals
• Feasibility study
• Opportunities
• Innovations building with teams
• Technology Audit
MODULE 3: BUSINESS MODEL (8 Hrs)
• Technology Lifecycle
• R& D its role
• Managing R & D
• New Product Development Process
• Business Models – Innovation
• Financial Assessment of Business Model
MODULE 4: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (10 HRS)
• Technology Acquisition
• Choice between technologies
• Issues in Intellectual Properly Rights
• Developing Local/In house capability
MODULE 5: TECHNOLOGY – FUNDING (8 Hrs)
• VC Funding
• Financing strategy
• Risks in Technology Management
• Financial Analysis in Technology Management
MODULE 6 : MARKETING (10 Hrs)
• Technology its Transition
• Pricing
• Marketing intelligence
MODULE 7: GAME THEORY (4 HRS)
• Application of Game theory in Marketing
• Strategies in Game Theory
REFERENCE
1. Hillar/Liebeiman – Introduction to O.R
2. Harody A.Taha Operations Research – Prentice Hall, India
3. Introduction to Operation Research by Pannerselvam.
P4 ADVANCED OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Objectives: The Course is meant for familiarizing students on Advanced Operation
Research Techniques and more towards use of softwares and applications
MODULE 1: OVERVIEW (4 Hrs)
• Operation Research advancement in last decade
• Various approaches in operation research Modelling
MODULE 2 : LINEAR PROGRAMMING (14 Hrs)
• Linear Programming
• Simplex algorithms
• Dual
• Integer Programming
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Linear Programming software package
• LINDO
• Applications/case
MODULE 3: TRANSFORTATION AND ASSIGNMNET PROBLEMS (10 Hrs)
• Hungarian Method
• Complex Problems in Transportation
• The transshipment Model
• Various application of Assignment Problem
MODULE 4: QUEUEING MODEL (10 Hrs)
• M/M/1, M/M/K MODLE
• Multi server single queue Model
• Limited Queue Models
• Waiting line Models with Finite calling populations
• Use of software
MODULE 5: SIMULATION (10 Hrs)
• Applications of Simulation, use of Random Nos
• Introduction to GPSS and other software packages
• Applications through software solving complex queueing problems
by simulations
• Regenerative Methods of statistical Analysis
MODULE 6; REPLACEMENT PROBLEMS (6 HRS)
• Introduction to Replacement Problems
• Financial analysis in individual/Group replacement
• Development a Marketing plan
MODULE 7: EVALUATION (10 Hrs)
• Technology – Evaluation
• Paths to corporate venturing
• Developing a Business plan for sustained innovations
REFERENCE
1. UNIDO Training Course in Technology Management – Report
2. Ravindran – operations research – John Wiley
3. Fredrick Betz- Managing Technology Prentice Hall of India
4. David Ford, Michael Saran Managing & Marketing Technology – Thomson
P5 WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING STRATEGY AND PRACTICES
OBJECTIVES: To introduce students to Manufacturing processes, Management, Trend,
and Quality requirements and Modern concepts of Manufacturing Management Lean
Manufactory etc.,
MODULE 1 : INTRODUCTIONS TO MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT
- Stages of Production Operations Management
- Scope and importance
- Challenges in production and Operations Management
- International scenario in Operations Management
MODULE 2: PROCESSES:
- Process Planning
- Process Technology
- Capacity planning
- Materials Management
- SCM
MODULE 3 : PUSH SYSTEM VS PULL SYSTEMS
- Cellular Manufacturing
- J.I.T
- 7 Wastes and Managing Wastes
- Product development criteria
- Kanban
- New Process strategy
- Lean Manufacturing
MODULE 4: “QUALITY”
- “5S” House Keeping
- Quality Vs Reliability
- Concepts of TQM Deminings Award CII’s Business Excellence Award
- ISO 9000, 14,000 Certification
- QFD Quality cost
- Six ‘SIGMA Concepts’
MODULE 5: PLANNING & STRATEGIES
- ERP
- SCM
- Materials management
MODULE 6: IMPROVEMENTS/INNOVATIONS
- KAIZEN/Gem ba Kaizen
- Suggestion/small Group Activities (Q.C.C)
- Bench Marking
- Innovations
MODULE 7: WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING STRATEGIES
- TPM in maintenance Management
- Concept of OEE
- Steps in acquiring world class manufacturing
REFERENCE
1. Strategic operations Management by Steve Brown
2. U Kachru - Production and Operations Management – Excel Books
3. Manufacturing the future (Strategic resonance for Enlightened Manufacturing) by
Steve Brown
1. Competitive Manufacturing Management by Nicholas Tata McGraw Hill
2. Operation Management Norman Gaither, Grep Frazier, - Thomson South
Western
3. Production and Operations Management by E.E.Adam and R.J.Ebert Prentice
Hall of India
4. Martin K Starr - Production and Operations Management – Biztantra
5. Modern Productions/ Operations Management by E.S.Buffa and Rakesh K.
Sarin, John Wiley and Sons
6. Operations Management for competitive Advantage Chase/Aquilano-Jacobs-
Tata McGraw Hill
7. Tyota Production systems by
8. Kaizan by Masaki Tmsai
P6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVES: To give the students an overview of Project Management, the concepts,
the tools and techniques plus hand on experience in using MS Project software through
case studies
MODULE 1:
- Difference between Projects and Operations
- Concepts of Project Management
- Nine subsystems in Project management
- Brief Introduction to various subsystems
o Scope Management
o Integration Management
o Time Management
o Cost Management
o Human Resource Management
o Communications Management
o Risk Management
o Quality Management
o Procurement Management
MODULE 2:
- Introduction to PERT/CPM
- Problems using PERT, CPM
- Resources Levelling
- Project scheduling with limited resources
MODULE 3: RISK MANAGEMENT
- Concept of Risk
- Quantification of Risk
- Problems in Projects through Risk analysis
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MOUDLE 4: PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
- WBS (work Breakdown structure)
- Arranaging activities as per precedevice
- Network planning
- Project duration
- Resource Planning
- Budgeting and costing
- Project Review and Monitoring
MODULE 5: MS PROJECT
- Introduction to MS Project
- Features of MS Project
- Concept of Project calendar, Task Calendar WBS
- Resource planning
- Project costing
MODULE 6: PROJECT PLANNING THROUGH MS PROJECT
- A case planning
- Working the case through MS Project
- Evaluation through simulation
- Project Review, cost review etc., through MS Project
MODULE 7 :
- Current issues
- Project Appraisal
- Project Organization
REFERENCE
1. Ravindran – Project Management – John Wiley
2. Projects Planning Analysis financing implementations and review by
Prasanna Chandra Tata McGraw Hill
3. R Mishra – Project Management – Excel
4. Successful Project Management by GIDO & Clements – Thomson
5. Project Management strategic Design and implementation by David I Cleland,
McGraw Hill Management by S.Choudhary – Tata McGraw Hill
6. M.S.Project by Gravier
7. Vasanth Desai – Project Management- HPH
8. Project Management for Business and Technology Principles and Practice
John A Nicholas – Prentice Hall India
