| 1 | Introduction to Production Management:
Definition, objectives, scope, and its role in business strategy |
| 2 | Types of Production Systems:
Job shop, batch, mass, and continuous production systems |
| 3 | Facility Layout and Plant Location:
Types of layouts (product, process, fixed position), site selection criteria |
| 4 | Production Planning and Scheduling:
Gantt charts, workflow coordination, production calendars |
| 5 | Capacity and Resource Management:
Measuring and optimizing production capacity and resource utilization |
| 6 | Quality Assurance and Control:
Quality standards (e.g., ISO), inspection techniques, control charts |
| 7 | Occupational Health and Safety in Production:
Risk analysis, safety regulations, creating safe work environments |
| 8 | Lean Production and Waste Reduction:
5S, Kaizen, Just-in-Time (JIT), and continuous improvement tools |
| 9 | Environmental Sustainability in Operations:
Eco-efficiency, green manufacturing, waste minimization strategies |
| 10 | Inventory Management:
EOQ, stock classification (ABC), inventory turnover, and software tools |
| 11 | Maintenance Management:
Preventive vs. corrective maintenance, TPM, equipment efficiency |
| 12 | Project-Based Problem Solving in Production:
Root cause analysis, fishbone diagrams, group-based solutions |
| 13 | Industry Case Studies and Team Discussion:
Real-life examples from different industries; group presentations |
| 14 | Industry Case Studies and Team Discussion:
Real-life examples from different industries; group presentations |
