Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VIII(NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2019
Subject Code:2182502 Date:17/05/2019
Subject Name:Recent Advances in Manufacturing
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Describe evolution of modern day ERP from MRP and MRP-II. 03
(b) Discuss importance of MIS in organizational decision-making. Elaborate 04
how MIS assesses information needs.
(c) Discuss ERP as a centralized integrated system. What are main 07
Components of a typical ERP system? Discuss how ERP is typically
embedded in MIS.

Q.2 (a) Briefly differentiate/describe: Office Automation System vis-à-vis MIS. 03

(b) Discuss assessment of hardware and software needs in conceptual design 04
stage of MIS.
(c) Write a short note on role of ERP in productivity improvement in any 07
organization. Take example of manufacturing module of ERP.
OR
(c) Take an example of a typical production sub-system of a foundry. 07
Elaborate different data-flows and how it integrates with other modules
of the ERP.
Q.3 (a) Briefly discuss waste reduction through SMED. 03
(b) Discuss Kaizen system as core to lean manufacturing. Discuss cycle of 04
implementation of Kaizen.
(c) Discuss role of supply chain management in the era of e-commerce. Take 07
example of popular e-commerce portals and explain how they achieve
high customer satisfaction in terms of speed of delivery.
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss importance of mistake proofing and the Japanese technique 03
coined for this.
(b) Discuss Kanban system. Discuss its role in improving manufacturing 04
efficiency and attainment of JIT with suitable example.
(c) Discuss supply chain management as a differentiator in success of any 07
organization. Why optimization of transport network is crucial to supply
chain management? Explain.
Q.4 (a) Criticize: Use of IT in SCM has brought customer-satisfaction to next 03
level in this era of customer-relationship management.
(b) Discuss importance of database Management System and its integration 04
for ERP build-up.
(c) Discuss various models of supply chain management. Write few remarks 07
about the SCOR model.
OR
Q.4 (a) Discuss Machine-learning as a recent advance in production technology 03
(b) Discuss supply chain optimization for zero inventory. 04

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 (c) Write a brief note on concept of 5-S for workplace organization. Discuss 07
how 5-S was implemented in the industry/industries you visited during
your studies.
Q.5 (a) Differentiate value engineering and value analysis. Discuss how the 03
approach is similar yet different.
(b) Discuss notion of “All-cost is for function”. Discuss how it varies 04
slightly for esteem value products.
(c) Discuss logic for selection of process/product/service for value analysis. 07
Take an example of any manufacturing organization and explain.
OR
Q.5 (a) Discuss roadblocks in VE implementation in an organization. 03
(b) Discuss Value Engineering job plan. Briefly discuss major activities in 04
each stages.
(c) Discuss FAST diagramming. Construct a FAST diagram for pole- 07
mounted luminaire (Street-light).

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 Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VIII (NEW) - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2017
Subject Code: 2182502 Date: 02/05/2017
Subject Name: Recent Advances in Manufacturing
Time: 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Define value analysis. Give concept and objective of value analysis. Discuss 07
few important advantages of value analysis in keeping view to present
manufacturing industries.
(b) Define ERP. Discuss different ERP modules and explain procedure used in 07
industries for implementation of ERP system.
Q.2 (a) Enlist types of industries used ERP system. Discuss about requirements of 07
various hardware and software for successfully implementation of ERP.
(b) Discuss role of management information system. Explain information value and 07
measurements of information value for decision making.
OR
(b) Explain information flow network. Discuss design and development of 07
information flow network for recent MIS system.
Q.3 (a) Define supply chain managements. Discuss role of supply chain management 07
and also explain optimization of transport network.
(b) Discuss about different types of supply chain models used in various industries 07
and enterprises in India.
OR
Q.3 (a) Write a note on E-manufacturing and E-commerce, considered as a time 07
demanding tools.
(b) Discuss about Japanese approach for productivity improvements. Explain 07
concept of JIT in detail.
Q.4 (a) Explain KANBAN system in detail. 07
(b) Write a note on SMED and POKAYOKE techniques used for manufacturing 07
improvements.
OR
Q.4 (a) What you mean by 5S? Discuss objective of 5S. Explain procedure for 07
implementation of 5S in industries.
(b) Write a detail note on JIDOKA techniques. 07
Q.5 (a) Write a note on role of ERP in productivity improvements. 07
(b) When to apply value analysis? Give difference between value analysis and 07
value engineering.
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain concept of value engineering. Discuss various techniques for value 07
engineering.
(b) Discuss various techniques and test for value analysis. 07

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VIII (NEW) - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2018
Subject Code: 2182502 Date: 07/05/2018
Subject Name: Recent Advance in Manufacturing
Time: 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) Give concept of value analysis. 03
(b) Discuss role of supply chain in relation to advanced manufacturing. 04
(c) When to apply for value analysis? Discuss various stages of value 07
analysis.

Q.2 (a) Define JIT. Give goal of JIT. 03

(b) Discuss role of management information system. 04
(c) Discuss unique ERP requirements. 07
OR
(c) Discuss step by step procedure to be followed for implementation of 07
JIT.
Q.3 (a) Why kanban system implemented in industries? 03
(b) Differentiate between value analysis and value engineering. 04
(c) Discuss test for value analysis. Give advantages of value analysis. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss the concept of zero inventories in supply chain. 03
(b) Explain JIDOKA tools. 04
(c) Discuss in detail regarding operation of kanban system. 07
Q.4 (a) Give characteristics of POKA-YOKE tools. 03
(b) Explain various techniques of value analysis. 04
(c) Write a detail note on KAIZEN philosophy. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Discuss implementation procedure of ERP modules. 03
(b) Explain in brief design and development of information flow network 04
in ERP.
(c) Discuss different models of supply chain. 07
Q.5 (a) Discuss in brief different ERP modules. 03
(b) Enlist software and hardware needed for ERP implementation. 04
(c) Write a detail note on E- manufacturing and e- commerce concept. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) How measurement of information value carried out in ERP? 03
(b) Discuss role of ERP in productivity improvements. 04
(c) Write a detail note on single minute exchange of dies system. 07

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VIII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2017
Subject Code: 2182502 Date: 07/11/2017
Subject Name: Recent Advances in Manufacturing
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) What is decision making information system? 03
(b) Discuss role of MIS in industrial enterprise. 04
(c) Write a note on design and development of information flow network. 07

Q.2 (a) Enlist ERP system cost elements. 03

(b) Explain different ERP modules. 04
(c) Discuss implementation procedure of ERP module and also explain role 07
of ERP in productivity improvements.
OR
(c) Write a note on software and hardware needed for ERP implementation. 07
Q.3 (a) What you mean by E- manufacturing? 03
(b) Discuss role of supply chain. 04
(c) Discuss different models of supply chain management. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist tool used in Japanese approach for productivity improvements. 03
(b) Define JIT. Give the goal of JIT. 04
(c) Write a note on impact of E- commerce on supply chain managements. 07
Q.4 (a) What is POKA-YOKE? 03
(b) Discuss pre requisites of JIT. 04
(c) Write a detail note on 5S concept. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Enlist problems of international logistics. 03
(b) Write a note on JIDOKA. 04
(c) Write a detail note on KANBAN system. 07
Q.5 (a) Give concept of value analysis. 03
(b) Explain characteristics of POKA-YOKE. 04
(c) Give difference between value analysis and value engineering. When to 07
apply for value analysis.
OR
Q.5 (a) What is SMED? 03
(b) Give advantages of value analysis. 04
(c) Write a note on techniques of value analysis and value engineering. 07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VIII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2018
Subject Code: 2182502 Date: 29/11/2018
Subject Name: Recent Advances in Manufacturing
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain concept of value analysis. 03
(b) Define value analysis and value engineering. 04
(c) Discuss Japanese approach for productivity improvements. Discuss 07
role of SMED in manufacturing improvements.

Q.2 (a) Draw ERP architecture. 03

(b) Give advantages of value analysis. 04
(c) Differentiate value analysis and value engineering. When to apply 07
value analysis?
OR
(c) Write a detailed note on E-manufacturing and E-commerce. 07
Q.3 (a) Write a note on material requirements planning. 03
(b) Discuss objective of value analysis. 04
(c) Discuss various techniques of value analysis and value. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain importance of Kanban system? 03
(b) Explain various tests for value analysis. 04
(c) Discuss pre-requisite of JIT. Discuss procedure for JIT 07
implementation.
Q.4 (a) Define JIDOKA. Give its importance. 03
(b) Explain POKAYOKE technique with its tools. 04
(c) Discuss KAIZEN philosophy in detail. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain concept of zero inventories. 03
(b) Define supply chain managements. Give role of supply chain. 04
(c) Discuss different models of supply chain management. Explain 07
optimization of transport network.
Q.5 (a) Explain role of MIS in enterprise. 03
(b) Where POKAYOKE works well? 04
(c) Explain various hardware and software used for ERP implementation. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain role of ERP in productivity improvements 03
(b) What is information value? How information value can be measured? 04
(c) Discuss different ERP modules and their implementation procedure. 07

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
RECENT ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING
SUBJECT CODE: 2182502
B.E. 8th SEMESTER

Type of course: Under Graduate

Prerequisite: Nil

Rationale: The course aims to aware students regarding advancement in manufacturing.

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total
L T P C Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks
ESE PA (M) ESE (V) PA
(E) PA ALA ESE OEP (I)
3 1 0 4 70 20 10 30 0 20 150

Content:

Sr. No. Content Total % Weightage

Hrs

1 Enterprise Resource Planning 20 40

Role of management information system, MIS & Production/ operation
system, Decision making information system, Information value &
measuring the information value, Assessing information needs
Identification & development of information sources, design &
development of information flow network. Different ERP modules and
their Implementation procedures, Role of ERP in productivity
improvement, ERP for different types of manufacturing systems,
Software and Hardware need for ERP implementation.
2 Logistic and Supply Chain Management 10 20
Role of supply chain, Different models of supply chain management,
Optimization of transport Network, Zero inventories, E-manufacturing,
E-commerce.
3 Japanese Manufacturing Systems 12 22
Japanese approach for productivity improvement; Concepts like JIT,
KANBAN systems, KAIZEN Philosophy, Manufacturing Improvement
techniques such as SMED, POKAYOKE, JIDOKA, TPS, 5S.
4 Value Analysis and Value Engineering 09 18
Introduction, Concept of value analysis, Definition of value analysis,
Objectives of value analysis, Difference between value analysis and
value engineering, When to apply value analysis, Stages in value
analysis, Techniques of value analysis and value
engineering, Un-necessary costs, Test for value analysis, Advantages of
value analysis
Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):
Distribution of Theory Marks

R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level

7 14 21 14 14 0

Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The actual
distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table

Reference Books:

1. Enterprise resource Planning: Concepts and Practice By Garg & Venkitakrishnan

2. ERPWARE- ERP Implementation Framework BY Garg & Venkitakrishnan
3. Logistics & Supply Chain Management By Christopher
4. Logistics Engineering & Management By Blanchard
5. Frontiers of E- Commerce By Kalakota
6. Electronic Commerce- A Manager’s Guide BY Kalakota
7. Design and Manufacturing By Surender Kumar
8. Kaizen- The Key to Japanese Success By Masaki Imai
9. Japanese Manufacturing Systems By R.J. Schonberger(Ref.)
10. Toyota Production System By Ohno Taiichi

Course Outcome:

After learning the course the students should be able to:

1. Understand ERP system.

2. Implement SCM.
3. Differentiate various Japanese Manufacturing System.
4. Implement Value Analysis & Value Engineering.

List of Experiments:

Tutorials based on above syllabus.

List of Open Source Software/learning website:

www.nptel.ac.in/

ACTIVE LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS: Preparation of power-point slides, which include videos,

animations, pictures, graphics for better understanding theory and practical work – The faculty will allocate
chapters/ parts of chapters to groups of students so that the entire syllabus to be covered. The power-point
slides should be put up on the web-site of the College/ Institute, along with the names of the students of the
group, the name of the faculty, Department and College on the first slide. The best three works should be
submitted to GTU.