NMIMS Solved Assignment Operations Management June 2026

NMIMS Solved Assignment Operations Management June 2026 :  [Unique]
NMIMS Solved Assignment Operations Management June 2026 : [ General]

NMIMS Centre for Distance and Online Education (NCDOE)
Course: Operations Management
Internal Assignment Applicable for June 2026 Examination

Assignment Marks: 20
Instructions
PLEASE NOTE: This assignment is application based, you have to apply what you have
learnt in this subject into real life scenario. You will find most of the information through
internet search and the remaining from your common sense. None of the answers appear
directly in the textbook chapters but are based on the content in the chapter
NMIMS Centre for Distance and Online Education (NCDOE)
Course: Operations Management
Internal Assignment Applicable for Jun 2026 Examination
l All Questions carry equal marks
l All Questions are compulsory
l All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question Q1 and for question Q2(A)
and Q2(B) in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples ,illustrations as
far as possible
l All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable.
l 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.
l Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from other
students is not allowed
l Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions

Q1: A leading bicycle manufacturer is experiencing an unexpected surge in demand for its
newly launched electric bikes due to favorable government incentives. The company
currently produces 10,000 units daily but must increase output over the next six
months while facing limited warehouse space and constrained resources. The
operations manager must modify production schedules and allocate resources
carefully to avoid costly last-minute changes, maintain lean inventory, and prevent
shortages or overproduction.
Identify three specific actions the operations manager should take in adjusting the
production schedule and resource allocation for the next six months. Provide
justification for each action based on operational efficiency and inventory control.
(10 Marks)
Q2 (A) A startup is finalizing sourcing decisions for its family-sized kitchen appliance. It
must choose between a single high-quality manufacturer offering reliability and
branding benefits, and multiple smaller suppliers that reduce dependency risk but
increase coordination complexity. With tight margins and strict launch timelines, the
sourcing decision is critical to both risk management and profitability.
Choose either single sourcing or multiple sourcing as the preferred strategy for the
startup. Provide three specific points to justify your choice based on risk management
and profitability considerations.
(5 Marks)
Q2 (B) A leading pharmaceutical company has been producing drugs using an intermittent
flow system to handle varying demand and customization. With a new high-demand
drug nearing commercialization, top management is considering shifting to a
continuous flow system to improve volume and consistency. However, concerns exist
regarding flexibility, setup costs, and vulnerability to disruptions.
As an operations consultant, recommend whether the company should shift to a
continuous flow system for this new drug. Provide three specific points to justify your
recommendation based on production efficiency, flexibility, and risk considerations.
(5 Marks)