Historical Evolution of Production and Operations Management, Concept of

Production, Production System, Classification of Production System, Objectives of

Production Management, Distinction between Manufacturing Operations and Service
Operations, A Framework for Managing Operations, Objectives of Operations
Management, Managing Global Operations, Scope of Production and Operations
Management.

Plant Location and Layout: Introduction and Meaning Need for Selecting a Suitable
Location, Factors Influencing Plant Location/Facility Location, Plant Layout-
Objectives and principles, Classification of Layout, Design of Product Layout, Design
of Process Layout, Service Layout, Organization of Physical Facilities.