Madras University Question Paper,PXF,PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT,2011 Question Paper

Madras University Question Paper
Subject :PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Subject Code :PXF
OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 5209/PXF
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (10  3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) Define production management
(b) Define the concept of plant location.
(c) What are the types of plant layout?
(d) Define production planning.
(e) State any three objectives of maintenance.
(f) Write a short notes on inspection.
(g) What is meant by selective inventory control?
(h) What is meant by store keeping?
(i) State the different methods of vendor rating.
(j) Define the term quality control.
SECTION B — (5  6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
2. What are the objectives of production
management?
3. Explain the principles of a good plant layout.
4. Explain the importance of production planning in
relation to production process.
5. State the steps involved in implementing method
study.
6. What are the characteristics of quality circle?
7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
centralised stores?
8. State and explain the different selective inventory
control technique.
ECTION C — (2  20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. (a) Critically examine Weber’s theory of
industrial location.
Or
(b) Explain in detail, the different stages involved
in production planning and control.
10. (a) Explain the applications of ABC analysis in
production and material management.
Or
(b) Discuss the essential requirements of a good
maintenance system.
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