Code No: R4203A R10
IV [Link] II Semester Supplementary Examinations, April/May - 2019
Set No. 1
PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL
(Common to Mechanical Engineering and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. a) Explain the information required by the process Planning engineer for good
process Planning. [8]
b) Explain various elements of Production Control. [7]
2. Use Holt’s double exponential smoothing method to compute demand
forecasts for periods 2-7 for the following data. Use α = 0.2, β = 0.2, I1 = 108,
S1 = 0.
Period Demand
1 108
2 110
3 106
4 108
5 108
6 105 [15]
3. a) Explain the significance of EOQ formula. What are its Limitations? [7]
b) What is meant by VED analysis? What is its significance? [8]
4. a) Explain, in detail the procedural steps involved in MRP. [8]
b) Compare JIT and KANBAN system. [7]
5. a) Explain the factors affecting the routing procedure. [8]
b) What information is contained in the BOM file? Explain. [7]
6. a) Describe machine loading and scheduling with an example. [8]
b) Describe index method of scheduling. [7]
7. What are the graphic methods of Aggregate planning? Explain their relative
advantages and disadvantages. [15]
8. Describe the following forms used in dispatching:
a) Move order
b) Production ticket. [15]
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