Operation Management

Operation Management Q1.What is the purpose of aggregate production planning? When is aggregated planning most useful? Explain. Q2.Explain in general terms how a safety stock level is determined using customer service level. Q3.Discuss how a quality-management program can affect productivity. Q4.Select three service companies or organizations you are familiar with and indicate how process control charts could be used in each.

Q5.Explain the various factors that are to be taken into account for plant location. Discuss in connection with setting up an Automobile industry. Q6.Explain the term 'Break-even analysis'. Draw imaginary BEP chart and briefly describe its merits and demerits. Q7.Define.Purchase Systems.. What are the common objectives of the purchasing function? Q8.Explain the role of production manager.