Operations Management

Paper Code: 
24CDMK 301
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To understand the fundamental principles and concepts of Operations Management and evaluate different operational strategies to enhance Organizational Performance.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

24CDMK 301

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

 

CO 82: Describe various production processes and their impact on efficiency and quality

CO 83: Assess the impact of demand forecasting on production planning

CO 84: Evaluate different Inventory Control Systems such as Just in Time (JIT) for their effectiveness in Material Management.

CO 85: Use motion study methods to analyse and improve work processes and work efficiency.

CO 86: Compare the impact of different quality management methodologies such as TQM and Six Sigma on operations performance and decision making.

CO 87: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the student:

Self-learning assignment, Effective questions, Stimulation, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Production and Operations Management:

Meaning and Scope of Production and Operation Management- Process Planning and Design, Facility Location, Types of Manufacturing Systems & Layouts.

12.00
Unit II: 
Production Planning and Forecasting:

Production Planning and Control, Demand Forecasting, Transportation and Assignment Problems

12.00
Unit III: 
Capacity Planning and Material Management:

Capacity Management, Aggregate Planning, Scheduling, Material Handling, Concept of JIT.

12.00
Unit IV: 
Work Study Management:

Work Study, Motion study, Method Study, Work Measurement, Work Sampling, Maintenance Management including replacement problems.

12.00
Unit V: 
Total Quality Management:

Concept and Objectives of Total Quality Management (TQM): Six Sigma, International Quality Certification and Standards and their applicability in operations.

Essential Readings: 

1. N.P. Agarwal, K. R. Tailor – Operation and Production Management (RBSA Publishers), 1st Edition, 2009.
2. P.Rama Murthy, Production and Operations Management, New Age International Publishers, Revised Second Edition, 2013.
3. B.S. Goel – Production and Operations Management, Pragati Prakashan, Merrut, 21 Edition, 2013.
4. Kanishka Bedi, Production and Operations Management, Oxford University Press,Third Edition, 2013.

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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