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Hps2209:Operations Management Question Paper

Hps2209:Operations Management

Course:Bachelor Of Supplies Management

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2011

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) There is a link between management and product operations management. Highlight the operation mix variables that form this link. (5 Marks) (b) Outline five main material handling equipment (5 Marks) (c) Discuss any five dimensions of capacity (10 Marks) (d) Compare and contrast manufacturing and service operators. (6 Marks) (e) Briefly explain the following concepts as applied in production management. (4 Marks) (i) Land time (ii) Kaizen (iii) Quality (iv) Routing
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) The production function in every organization consists of processes, procedures and activities. Using a clearly labeled diagram show the production and operation processes for a university. (10 Marks) (b) There are various benefits associated with product management. Why would you advise an organization to enhance their production function? (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the key factors to consider in any facility layout. (5 Marks)
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(b) Explain benefits of JIT. (10 Marks) (c) Briefly explain the reasons for holding inventory. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain five recent trends in modern operations management. (10 Marks) (b) An inventory item has a unit cost of Shs.4 usage requires 100,000 units per period, the ordering cost is Shs.3 and the carrying cost is Sh.7 (i) What is the economic order quantity? (4 Marks) (ii) What is the total inventory cost for the period? (3 Marks) (iii) What is the optimal number of order period? (3 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain the product life cycle concept using a diagram. (10 Marks) (b) Using the following information draw PERT. (7 Marks)
TASK PREDECESSOR TASKS TIME
A - 4
B - 6
C - 8
D A 3
E B 3
F C 5
G E 6
H F 7
I G 5
J G-H 3
(c) Highlight the core elements of six sigma. (3 Marks)

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