Nirma University

Institute of Management
Online Assignment in lieu of Supplementary End Examination, June 2020
Trimester End Examination (IR), Term III
Master of Business Administration – 2019-21
Course Code & Title: MFT4CCOQ04 – Operations Management-II

Roll / Exam No.

Date & time of Assignment Available on Moodle: 29.6.20 (10 AM) Max. Marks: 50
Date & time of Assignment Submission on Moodle: 30.6.20 (12 Noon)
Instructions: 1. Attempt all questions.
2. Figures to right indicate full marks.
3. Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.

Q1. On a predetermined schedule, the vending company checks each

machine and fills it with various products. This is an example of which
category of inventory model? What risks are associated with the [13]
adoption of such model?

Q2. In the agriculture industry, migrant workers are commonly

employed to pick crops ready for harvest. They are hired as needed
and are laid off once the crops are picked. The realities of industry
make this approach necessary. Which production planning strategy
[13]
best describes this approach? Compare it with various other strategies
available.

Q3. If the Tracking Signal for your forecast was consistently positive,
what could you then say this about the forecasting technique? What [12]
would you suggest to improve the forecast?

Q4. What are the pros and cons of relocating a small or mid-sized
manufacturing firm that make matured products from USA to India? [12]

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