1. Discuss GT, FMS and OPT and their importance for improving the performance of production system.
2. How does a quantitative forecasting differ from a qualitative forecasting? How do we measure the forecasting error?
3. Discuss the relationship exists between Layout decisions, capacity decision and scheduling.
4. Compare and contrast PUSH type of production system with PULL type of production system and justify which one is better.
5. Explain the role of Master Production Schedule (MPS) in the context of overall planning and scheduling of manufacturing.
6. Explain the six big losses in maintenance. Suggest the methods to reduce/eliminate these losses.