Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work Integrated Learning Programmes Division

First Semester 2023-2024

Mid-Semester Test
(EC-2 Regular)

Course No. : ET ZC343

Course Title : MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Nature of Exam : Closed Book
Pattern of Exam : Both (Typed and Scan)
Weightage : 30% No. of Pages =2
Duration : 2 Hours No. of Questions = 6
Date of Exam : 24/09/2023 (FN)
Note to Students:
1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book.
2. All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page.
3. Assumptions made if any, should be stated clearly at the beginning of your answer.
Typing question
Q.1 Set. (A) Discuss various characteristics of Assemble-to-order and Make-to-stock manufacturing
systems taking examples from personal computing industry [5]
Q.1 Set. (B) Discuss various characteristics of Assemble-to-order and Make-to-stock manufacturing
systems taking examples from automotive industry [5]

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Q.2 Set. (A) The following jobs are waiting to be processed at a drilling centre. Today is day 25.
Using the shortest processing time, longest processing time, last come first serve and
critical ratio scheduling rule, in what sequence would the jobs be processed? [5]
Job Date Job received Production days needed Job Due date
1 21 3 26
2 22 2 29
3 22 4 30
4 24 5 32
5 25 2 34

Q.2 Set. (B) The following jobs are waiting to be processed at a shaping machine. Today is day 50.
Using the shortest processing time, longest processing time, last come first serve and
critical ratio scheduling rule, in what sequence would the jobs be processed? [5]
Job Date Job received Production days needed Job Due date
1 42 6 52
2 44 5 58
3 43 8 60
4 48 12 64
5 50 7 68

Q.3 Set. (A) A bill of materials with lead time (in weeks), on-hand quantities, lot sizes and scheduled
receipts for product A are shown below [5]
Component Lead Time On Hand Inventory Lot Size Scheduled Receipt
A 1 0 ---
B (1) 1 2 min 40
C (1) 2 10 lot for lot 10 items in week 3
D (2) 1 10 max 50 20 items in week 3
E (1) 1 5 multiples of 10
Numbers within () denotes the number of corresponding items required for one parent
item. Construct BOM tree with structure and for a requirement of 50 units, 100 units of
A in week 7 and week 8 respectively prepare a MRP
Q.3 Set. (B) A bill of materials with lead time (in weeks), on-hand quantities, lot sizes and scheduled
receipts for product A are shown below [5]
Component Lead Time On Hand Inventory Lot Size Scheduled Receipt
A 1 5 ---
B (2) 2 2 max 60
C (1) 1 10 lot for lot 20 items in week 3
D (1) 1 5 min 30
E (1) 2 4 multiples of 10
Numbers within () denotes the number of corresponding items required for one parent
item. Construct BOM tree with structure and for a requirement of 60 units, 120 units of
A in week 7 and week 8 respectively prepare a MRP

Typing questions
Q.4 Set. (A) Describe level and chase production plan strategies and discuss how these two influence
the materials management for a restaurant with examples [5]
Q.4 Set. (B) Describe level and chase production plan strategies and discuss how these two influence
the materials management of umbrella manufacturing with examples [5]

Q.5 Set. (A) Expand and describe MPS? Discuss with three different examples where MPS needs to
be prepared for a high-end restaurant [5]
Q.5 Set. (B) Expand and describe MPS? Discuss with three different examples where MPS needs to
be prepared for house construction [5]

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Q.6 Set. (A) Eagle Electronics must expand its supplier base. The search has been narrowed down to
four suppliers: D, C, B, and A. The factors, weights, and ratings are given in the
following table:
Ratings
i Factor Weight (wi) D C B A
1 Quality 28 5 4 4 5
2 Capacity 23 2 3 4 1
3 Delivery 18 2 3 3 4
4 Taxes 13 2 5 5 4
5 Environmental Impact 18 5 4 3 3
a) Using the weighted point plan, determine the recommended supplier [3]
b) Determine the recommended supplier if the weights of quality and taxes interchange? [2]

Q.6 Set. (B) Samsung Electronics must expand its supplier base. The search has been narrowed
down to four suppliers: D, C, B, and A. The factors, weights, and ratings are given in
the following table:
Ratings
i Factor Weight (wi) H I J K
1 Capacity 24 2 1 4 3
2 Cost 23 3 4 3 2
3 Reliability 19 5 3 4 4
4 Delivery 18 2 3 4 3
5 Taxes 16 2 5 4 5
a) Using the weighted point plan, determine the recommended supplier [3]
b) Determine the recommended supplier if the weights of cost and taxes interchange? [2]