Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University 2006 Certification TML Industrial Engineering - Question Paper

TML123/EE/20070817
Industrial Engineering
Time : 180 minutes Marks : 100
Instructions for the students :
1. All ques. are compulsory.
2. “Long ans kind ques. (LAQ)” is a supply kind ques. of 20 marks,
which require typical ans of about 60-80 lines in about 32-40 minutes.
3. “Short ans kind ques. (SAQ)” is a supply kind ques. of five marks,
which require typical ans of about 15-20 lines in about 08-10 minutes.
4. Use of non-programmable kind of scientific calculator is allowed.
5. Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
6. presume suitable data if necessary.


1. (a) describe Industrial Engineering. discuss the different tools and
techniques of Industrial Engineering. What is the
contributions of Gilbreath in the development of Industrial
Engineering ?

(b) discuss 2 handed process chart with the proper meaning
of symbols used. Prepared 2 handed process chart for the
operator operating photo copy machine (Xerox machine).


2. (a) describe Basic Work Content. The work content is added (a)
due to defects in design or specification of product (b) due to
inefficient methods of manufacture. discuss the different
causes and remedies for the above added work element

3. (a) discuss fixed order volume system and fixed period
inventory system with salient features and their operating
parameters.

b) The annual demand for an item is 3200 units. A unit cost is
Rs. 6. The inventory carrying cost is 25% per annum of unit
price. The cost of procurement per order is Rs. 150.
Determine :
i) Economic Order volume
ii) Number of orders per year.
iii) Time lag ranging from 2 consecutive orders.
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4. (a) discuss the concept “Unit Load” in material handling. Also
discuss the different equipments which handles an unit load
with a proper sketch.
(b) discuss the job plan techniques to carry out value analysis/
value engineering.
10
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Short ans kind ques. (SAQ’s)
5. Enlist the therbligs with proper meaning (any ten). 5
6. discuss “Westing house system of rating”. 5
7. describe inventory. Why the manufacturing firm carries the
inventory ?

8. discuss the relationship of PPC with the other department of the
organisation.

Earning:   Approval pending.