2. Introduction to Production and Operations Management (POM)
Production and Operations Management (POM) is an area of management
concerned with designing, operating, and improving the processes involved in
the production of goods and services.
It focuses on efficiently utilizing resources to meet customer demands and
achieve organizational goals.
3. Meaning, Nature, and Scope of POM
Meaning: POM integrates production and operational functions to ensure smooth
workflow and optimal resource utilization.
Nature: POM involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling production activities.
Scope: Includes product design, process selection, plant layout, quality control, inventory
management, and logistics.
4. Difference between Production and Operations Management
Production Management:
Focuses on manufacturing
goods and managing
production processes.
Focuses on manufacturing of goods
Objective of efficient
production
Operations Management:
Encompasses both
manufacturing and service
operations, emphasizing
efficiency and customer
satisfaction
Focuses on both goods & services
Objective is to get overall operational
efficiency
5. Productivity: Definition, Factors,
1. Definition: Productivity is the ratio of output produced
to inputs used.
2. Factors Affecting Productivity: Technology, workforce
efficiency, quality of raw materials, and management
practices
6. Measurement As:
Work Study: Method Study and Work Measurement
Production Technology: Types of Manufacturing
Processes
Plant Location and Types of Plant Layout
7. Work Study: Method Study and Work Measurement
Method Study: Analyzing how a task is performed to find ways to increase
efficiency.
Work Measurement: Quantifying the time required to complete a task using time
and motion studies.
8. Production Technology: Types of Manufacturing Processes
1. Job Production: Custom manufacturing, one-off products.
2. Batch Production: Groups of items produced together.
3. Mass Production: Large-scale production of standardized products.
4. Continuous Production: Uninterrupted manufacturing, often automated
10. Plant Location and Types of Plant Layout
Plant Location: Strategic decision based on market access, raw materials, labor,
and infrastructure.
Types of Plant Layout:
o Process Layout: Similar processes grouped together.
o Product Layout: Sequential arrangement along the production line.
o Fixed Position Layout: Product remains stationary, resources move.
o Cellular Layout: Grouping of different machines into cells.