TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY

Chennai - 15
School of Management Studies
ASSIGNMENT

Programme Code No : 2261

Programme Name : M.B.A
Pattern : Semester
Course Code & Name : MSPSE–74&MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Batch : AY 2022-2023 (4th Semester)
No.of Assignments :2
Maximum CIA Marks : 30 (Average of Total No. of Assignments)

ASSIGNMENT – 1
Max: 30 marks
Answer any one of the questions not exceeding 1000 words.
1. Define the Material Management and explain the objectives of material management.
2. How does the architecture of an MRP system support integration with other systems or
modulesto ensure synchronized material planning across the organization?
3. Explain the concept of queuing theory and its application in optimizing service systems,
such as call centres or healthcare facilities. Discuss the key performance measures
used in queuing theory.