We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Production and Operations Management” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to pro vide the students with thorough understanding of Pro duction and Operations Management. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Unit – 1 Introduction to Production & Operations Management
Introduction
Concept of Production
Production Management
Meaning of Production Management
Scope of Production Management
Benefits of Production Management
Functions of a Production Manager
Operations Management
Concept of Operations Management
Operations Management
Functions of Operations Management
Differences Between Production and Operations Management
Production System
Meaning of Production System
Types of Production System
Review Questions
Unit – 2 Plant Location and Layout
Introduction
Plant Location
Meaning of Plant Location
Factors affecting Plant Location
Cost Factor in Plant Location
Plant Layout
Meaning of Plant Layout
Principles of Plant Layout
Types of Plant Layout
Organization of Physical Facilities
Building
Sanitation
Lighting
Air Conditioning
Safety
Review Questions
Unit – 3 Production Planning and Control
Introduction
Production Planning and Control
Meaning of Production Planning
Characteristics of Production Planning and Control
Objectives of Production Planning and Control
Scope of Production Planning and Control
Stages Production Planning and Control
Factors affecting Production Planning and Control
Production Planning System
Review Questions
Unit – 4 Inventory and Quality Management
Introduction
Inventory
Concept of Inventory
Classification of Inventory
Costs Associated with Inventories
Inventory Management
Meaning of Inventory Management
Objectives of Inventory Management
Importance of Inventory Management
Factors Influencing Inventory Control Policies
Stock Levels
Minimum Level
Maximum Level
Economic Order Quantity
Re-Order Level
Inventory Control Techniques
ABC Analysis
Just-in-Time
Quality Management
Concept of Quality
Objectives of Quality Management
Importance of Quality Management
Concept of Quality Circles
Role of Quality Management in Organizational Growth
Quality Control
Meaning of Quality Control
Objectives of Quality Control
Need for Quality Control
Review Questions
Unit – 5 Recent Trends in Production and Operations Management
Introduction
Smart Manufacturing
Industry 4.0
Lean Manufacturing
Just-in-Time Production
Total Quality Management
Supply Chain Digitalization
Sustainable Manufacturing
Green Manufacturing
Agile Manufacturing
Kaizen
Cycle Time Reduction
Business Process Reengineering
Review Questions
