Production and Operation Management (8th Sem) Lecture Notes VSSUT

These lecture notes, prepared by Dr. Sarojrani Pattnaik and Dr. Swagatika Mishra from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at VSSUT Burla, provide a comprehensive overview of Production and Operation Management (POM). The notes cover a wide range of topics, starting with productivity, its importance, measurement, and improvement techniques. They delve into production systems, exploring different models, product strategies, and the product life cycle. Forecasting methods, including moving averages and regression analysis, are also discussed. The notes further explore facilities planning, including site location and layout, along with motion and time study principles. Production planning and control topics like aggregate planning, sequencing, and line balancing are also covered. Project management techniques, such as network scheduling and PERT, are explained, followed by a discussion on modern manufacturing trends like CAD, CAM, and CIM, as well as quality management systems like ISO 9000. The notes include examples and problems to illustrate key concepts, making them a valuable resource for students studying POM.