Instructions:
 All Questions carry equal marks.
 All Questions are compulsory
 All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for question 3
in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples, illustrations as far as
possible.
 All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable.
 Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for attempting their
assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the source of reference.
 Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from other
students is not allowed.
 Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions.

1. Explain in detail the various types of plant layout concepts that are available in operations
management. Give examples on where each of these types can be employed respectively.
Briefly explain which layout would be applicable for a Retail store format. (10 Marks)2. List down briefly the various inventory management techniques prevalent in the industry.
Discuss how some of these techniques would be applicable to a General Store in effective
management of their inventories; i.e. grocery supplies, etc. (assume several inventories of
your choice). (10 Marks)
3. A prominent caterer is planning to open up a mid-sized multi cuisine restaurant. Considering
his expertise and knowledge in the food and beverages services, he is confident of getting into
a full-fledged restaurant operation. You are required to suggest the team on the following
points:
a. Suggest a site location for the restaurant, assuming it to be Metro city (you can assume a city
of your choice). Give your reasons for the same (5 Marks)
b. What strategy would the restaurant adopt for an Aggregate Operation Plan of resources given
a time frame of a year? (5 Marks)