$22$:$50$

Production$\%20$Planning$\%20$and$\%2...$

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PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL

Question $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ In a manufacturing industry, production process is converts raw materials into useful customer products. The Production Planning and Control Department contributes significantly to this process. With the aid of a diagram, describe and explain the main function of this department and how it coordinates and interact with the other departments in a manufacturing environment.

$1\mathrm{.}2$ What is statistical quality control?

$1\mathrm{.}3$ Outline the work, in connection with goods received, of:

$($a$)$ The receiving department;

$($b$)$ the inspection department;

$($c$)$ the testing department.

Question $2$

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Distinguish between a stores requisition and a requisition order. What information should appear on each?

$2\mathrm{.}2$ What is the value analysis? Upon what tests for value is it based?

Question $3$

$3\mathrm{.}1$ Explain how the use of the critical path method and PERT leads to more efficient purchasing.

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Describe the ways in which a computer can help in purchasing and stock control. $(12)$

Question $4$

$[18]$

State SIX advantages of Numerical Control machines

TOTAL: $75$

$($C$)$ INTEC COLLEGE $-$

PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL