1) Write down the difference between the terms Mass Production, Batch Production and Unit Production. In what ways production planning and control system vary between three types? Describe with examples.
2)(a) Explain briefly both Qualitative and Quantitative factors that are kept in mind before locating any plant-site using examples.
(b) A factory working in two shifts each of 8 hours produces 24,000 electric bulbs using the set of work stations. Calculate the actual time of plant operation, if 8 tasks are needed to manufacture the bulb and sum of all task times is equal to 12 seconds. Suppose feasibility of combining tasks into work stations, compute the number of work stations to maintain this level of production.
3)(a) Describe critical elements of Aggregate production planning and its significance. Also explain one technique of Aggregate production planning with suitable example.
(b) Write down the difference between process and product layout using appropriate examples. Describe briefly the Inventory control management for single product as well as for multiple products with suitable examples.
4) Write detailed note on the following:
(a) Modular Design.
(b) Production organization structure
(c) Assembly line Balancing.
(d) Service Process Matrix.