University Institute of Engineering & Technology

(Recognised Under Section 2(f) and 12B of UGC)

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
TIME – 3 Hrs 15 Min
THEORY EXAMINATION – FEB 2021

B.TECH - ME SEMESTER –VIII

M.M. – 56

PAPER - ME-426 SUBJECT- MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED
 Allotted time for examination is 3 hours 15 minutes that includes time for
downloading the question paper, writing answers, scanning of answer sheets and E-
mailing the PDF files to the designated Email ID.
 For all B Tech. Mechanical Engineering Students, the Email ID is:-
reappearme@kuk.ac.in
 The candidates will be required to attempt 75% of the question paper (maximum) by
choosing to their any best questions accumulating 56 marks.
 The PDF files should be saved as Roll No. and Subject Code. Proper attention should
be given while sending the email and in the subject line, the Roll Number and Subject
Code should be mentioned.
 Maximum Page Limit should be 20 (Twenty) for attempting the question paper on
A4 sheets which could be downloaded and printed from the sample sheets given in
the Kurukshetra University Examination guidelines.
 Over-attemptation should be avoided.
 Handwriting should be neat and clean and diagrams should be clear and contrasted.
 The candidate should not write their Mobile No. otherwise Unfair Means Case will
be made.
 While attempting the paper, the candidate will use blue/black pen only.
 Before attempting the paper, the candidate will ensure that he/she has downloaded
the correct question paper. No complaint for attempting wrong question paper by the
candidate will be entertained.
 Candidate must ensure that he/she has put his/her signature on each page of the
answer sheet used by him/her. Answer sheet without the signature of the candidate
will not be evaluated.
 PART-A

Q. No. – 1 Answer the following questions. 15x1=15

(i) Discuss the concept of production.

(ii) Write down the characteristics of production system.

(iii) Write down the advantages of job shop production.

(iv) Write down the disadvantages of batch production.

(v) Define virtual proximity.

(vi) Write down tangible reasons for global location.

(vii) Explain general controllable locational factors.

(viii) Discuss dominant locational factors for service organisation.

(ix) Explain variable path equipment.

(x) Mention any four principle of material handling.

(xi) Define 3s.

(xii) Discuss the objective of purchase management.

(xiii) What is scrap?

(xiv) Explain moment analyse in waste control.

(xv) Discuss cannibalization.

PART-B
2 Define production management. 5
3 Explain different operations strategies in case of location choice for existing organisation. 5
4 What are the relationship between plant layout and material handling? 5
5 What are the advantage and disadvantage of automation? 5
PART-C
6 Distinguish between manufacturing operations and service operations. 10
7 What is continuous production? What are its characteristics, advantages and limitations? 10
8 Analyse the procedure for designing process layout with example. 10
9 The MS 800 car is to be assembled on a conveyor belt. Five hundred cars are required per 10
day. Production time per day is 420 minutes, and the assembly steps and times for the
wagon are given below. Find the balance that minimizes the number of workstations,
subject to cycle time and precedence constraints.
Task Task Time in Description Tasks that must
Seconds precede
A 45 Position rear axle support -
and hand fasten
B 11 Four screw to nuts A
C 9 Insert rear axle B
 D 50 Tighten rear axle support screw to nuts -
E 15 Position front axle assembly and hand D
F 12 Fasten with four screws to nuts C
G 12 Tighten front axle assembly screws C
H 12 Position rear wheel 1 and fasten hubcab E
I 12 Position rear wheel 2 and fasten hubcab E
J 8 Position front wheel 1 and fasten hubcab F, G, H, I
K 9 Position front wheel 2 and fasten hubcab J
10 Discuss the guidelines for effective utilization of material handling equipments. 10
11 Explain the scope and function of material management. 10
12 Discuss the concept of automated flow line. 10
13 Discuss the different strategies of automation. 10