Operations Management-II

Assignment - II
Guidelines:
Each group shall submit the assignment as per the serial number of
Assignment question (Ex.: Question-1 is for Group-1).
Since questions are same for Sections A & B, groups shall choose a
different case organisation for explaining their Assignment
question.

1. Compare and contrast the Push and Pull systems in a given

case organization of your choice.
2. What is the significance of decoupling point in relation to Push
& Pull systems?
Explain with an example of a given case organization of your
choice.
3. How does the Order batching impact the Bullwhip effect.
Explain with an example of a given case organization of your
choice.
4. Write small paragraphs on: Jidouka, Andon, 5S, Muda. Explain
with an example of a given case organization of your choice.
5. Write small paragraphs on: 5S, Muda. Explain with an example
of a given case organization of your choice.
6. Differentiate between Aggregate plan, Master production
schedule and MRP. Explain with an example of a given case
organization of your choice.
7. Mention some of the benefits and the challenges in the
implementation of lean. Explain with an example of a given
case organization of your choice.
8. State some of the basic building blocks of the Lean. Explain
with an example of a given case organization of your choice.
9. State the need and drivers of the supplier development.
Explain with suitable examples.
10.
State some of the basic building blocks of the JIT. Explain
with an example of a given case organization of your choice.