Course Content
Probability Distributions
Probability Distribution – Binomial, Poisson, Normal, and Exponential
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Facility Location and Layout
Site Selection and Analysis, Layout Design and Process
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Probability Distribution – Binomial, Poisson, Normal, and Exponential
Probability Distribution – Binomial, Poisson, Normal, and Exponential
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Data Collection & Questionnaire Design
Data Collection & Questionnaire Design
Sampling: Concept, Process, and Techniques
Sampling: Concept, Process, and Techniques
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Hypothesis Testing: Procedure
Hypothesis Testing: Procedure
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T, Z, F, Chi-square tests
T, Z, F, Chi-square tests
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Operations Management: Role and Scope
Operations Management: Role and Scope
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Facility Location and Layout: Site Selection and Analysis, Layout Design and Process
Facility Location and Layout: Site Selection and Analysis, Layout Design and Process
Enterprise Resource Planning: ERP Modules, ERP Implementation
Enterprise Resource Planning: ERP Modules, ERP Implementation
Scheduling: Loading, Sequencing, and Monitoring
Scheduling: Loading, Sequencing, and Monitoring
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Quality Management and Statistical Quality Control, Quality Circles, Total Quality Management – KAIZEN, Benchmarking, Six Sigma
Quality Management and Statistical Quality Control, Quality Circles, Total Quality Management – KAIZEN, Benchmarking, Six Sigma
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ISO 9000 Series Standards
ISO 9000 Series Standards
Operation Research: Transportation, Queuing Decision Theory, PERT/CPM.
Operation Research: Transportation, Queuing Decision Theory, PERT/CPM.
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Unit VIII: Business Statistics and Operations Management
  • Both the techniques use similar technology and same purpose
  • The use of PERT and CPM techniques is made in both planning and controlling of the project:
  • CPM was the method developed by DuPont for scheduling and managing chemical plant. projects in 1957.
  • PERT was specifically developed by the U.S. Navy for the Polaris submarine missile program in 1958.
Feature PERT CPM
Time Estimates Uses three estimates (optimistic, pessimistic, most likely) Uses a single, fixed time estimate
Uncertainty Designed to handle uncertainty Assumes fixed, deterministic durations
Focus Focuses on probabilistic scheduling Focuses on critical path and project duration
Use Case Best for uncertain, complex projects (e.g., R&D, technology) Best for predictable projects (e.g., construction)
Critical Path Identifies critical path, but the main focus is on time estimates Strong emphasis on identifying and managing the critical path
Risk Management Considers uncertainty and variability Assumes known durations, less focus on risk