Operations Management Complete Notes & Syllabus | Lucknow University BBA Sem 3 (NEP)

Hey, Lucknow University BBA Semester 3 Students!

“Operations Management” is the heartbeat of any business. While marketing creates the demand, operations supplies the product. This subject teaches you the science behind efficiency—how to produce high-quality goods, manage inventory, and optimize processes to save time and money.

We’ve decoded the NEP syllabus into concise, exam-oriented notes. From calculating the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) to understanding Total Quality Management (TQM), we have it all sorted for you. Just click on the topics below!

Unit 1: Introduction to Production & Planning

This unit covers the basics of how production systems work, where to locate a factory, and how to organize the machinery for maximum efficiency.

• Nature, Scope & Functions of Operations Management [View Notes]

• The Transformation Process & Production Analysis (production function, objectives and functions of production management responsibilities of the production manager) [View Notes]

• Types of Manufacturing Processes [View Notes]

• Plant Location & Plant Layout Strategies [View Notes]

• Routing, Scheduling & Assembly Line Balancing [View Notes]

• Production Planning and Control (PPC) [View Notes]

Unit 2: Facility & Materials Management

This unit focuses on managing the physical resources—handling raw materials, storing them correctly, and knowing exactly when to reorder stock.

• • Facility Location & Layout Planning [View Notes]

  • Materials Management: Scope & Importance [View Notes]

  • Purchasing Function & Store-keeping [View Notes]

  • Inventory Control & ABC Analysis [View Notes]

  • Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Model [View Notes]

Unit 3: Productivity & Product Design

Here, you will learn how to measure efficiency (productivity) and the stages involved in designing a brand-new product from scratch.

• Productivity: Concept, Factors & Measurement [View Notes]

• New Product Development (NPD) & Design Stages [View Notes]

• Conjoint Analysis [View Notes]

• Techniques: Standardization, Simplification & Specialization [View Notes]

• Automation in Operations [View Notes]

Unit 4: Work Study & Quality Control

The final unit deals with “Motion Study” (how to work faster) and “Quality Control” (how to ensure the product is perfect).

• Work Methods: Material & Man Flow Process Charts [View Notes]

• Principles of Motion Economy [View Notes]

• Maintenance of Production Facilities [View Notes]

• Quality Control, Inspection & Cost of Quality [View Notes]

• Total Quality Management (TQM) & ISO 9000 [View Notes]

• Control Charts for Attributes and Variables [View Notes]

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• [Link to BBA Human Resource Management Notes]

• [Link to BBA Banking Operations Notes]

• [Link to BBA International Business Notes]

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