OPERATIONS

MANAGEMENT
Prof. NITIN KUBDE

INTRODUCTION
INPUTS
TRANSFORMATION PROCESS
OUTPUT

TYPES OF PRODUCTION

Intermittent Production
Project Production
Jobbing Production
Batch Production

Continuous Production
Mass Production
Process Production

INTERMITTENT PRODUCTION
PROJECT PRODUCTION
Characteristics
Definite beginning & definite end.
Fixed Position Layout
High cost overruns
Scheduling & Control

INTERMITTENT PRODUCTION
JOBBING PRODUCTION
Characteristics
Small production runs
Disproportionate manufacturing cycle
Highly skilled labour
Limited functions of production planning &
control.

INTERMITTENT PRODUCTION
BATCH PRODUCTION
Characteristics
Short runs
Skilled labour
Supervisor to posses knowledge
Need to have production planning &
control

CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION
MASS PRODUCTION
Characteristics
Continuous flow of materials
Special purpose machine
low skilled labour
Easy supervision

CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION
PROCESS PRODUCTION
Characteristics
Special purpose machine
Low skilled labour
Limited Production Planning

PROCESS SELECTION

FACTORS INFLUENCING
PROCESS SELECTION
Effect of Volume / Variety
Capacity of the Plant
Flexibility
Lead Time
Efficiency
Environment

PROCESS DESIGN

FACTORS AFFECTING PROCESS

DESIGN
Basic Factors
Volume of the product
Required Quality of Product
Flexibility
Degree of automation