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Question Paper Code: 60837

B.E / B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016
Eighth Semester
Mechanical Engineering
ME2036 / ME802 / 10122 ME E144 – PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL
(Common to Production Engineering and Mechanical and Automation Engineering)
(Regulation 2008 / 2010)
(Also common to PTME2036 – Production Planning and Control for B.E (Part Time)
Seventh Semester – Mechanical Engineering – Regulation 2009)
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer All questions
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. Define the term production control and mention how it forms the basis for other control.
2. What is Break Even Point and mention its significance?
3. Bring out the meaning of the term therbligs.
4. List out the various techniques of work measurement.
5. What is value analysis?
6. Define product planning.
7. Differentiate between sequencing and scheduling.
8. Cite the meaning of the term line of balance.
9. What is ABC analysis?
10. List the various elements of JIT system.
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) (i) Describe the functions of production control. (10)

(ii) Explain the economics of a new design. (6)
(Or)
(b) Discuss the various aspects of product development and design (16)

12. (a) Explain the steps involved in work study. (16)
(Or)
(b) Briefly discuss the steps in work sampling study. (16)
13. (a) Explain in detail the various steps in product and process planning. (16)
(Or)
(b) Elaborate on the procedures involved in the determination of quantity, machine

capacity and balancing in batch production. (16)
14. (a) Discuss in detail the method of obtaining the master production schedule for a system
with examples. Suitable assumptions can be made. (16)
(Or)
(b) Explain in details the various components of MRP and their functions and objectives.
(16)
15. (a) Stating the assumptions in EOQ model, derive systematically the expression for
economic lot size providing explanations wherever appropriate. (16)
(Or)
(b) Discuss in detail the fundamentals of MRP II and ERP. (16)
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B.E / B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2015
Eigth Semester
ME 2036/ME 802/ 10122 MEE 44 - PRODUCTION PLANNING and CONTROL
(Regulation 2008/2010)
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. List the objectives of planning and control.

2. What is break even analysis?
3. Define method study.
4. Mention any two tools used in' time study..
6. Define product planning
7. What are Gantt charts?
8. Brief about ‘Kanban’
9. List the advantages of two bin system
10. What is MRP II?
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) (i). Describe the functions of production control. (10)
(ii) Explain the economics of a new design. (6)
(Or)
(b).(i) Discuss the various aspects of product development and design. (16)
12. (a) (i). Describe the basic procedure of method study. (10)
(ii) What is production study? Explain. (6)
(Or)

(b) Explain the following: (i) Memo motion study (ii) Work sampling (iii)
Micromotion study. (4 + 6 + 6)
13. (a) Define process planning. Discuss in detail steps for the same (16)
(Or)
(b) (i). (i) Describe the problems due to the lack of product planning (6)
(ii) Explain how process capabilities are analyzed in a multi product system. (10)
14. (a) (i) What is perpetual loading? Describe (6)

(ii) Discuss periodic batch control (6)
(iii) Explain any one of techniques for aligning completion times and due dates. (4)
(Or)
(b) Sequence the following jobs to minimize the processing times on the two
machines. Also computer the idle times of the machines. (16)
Jobs 1 2 3 4 5 6
Machine 1 5 9 4 7 8 6
Machine 2 7 4 8 3 9 5
15. (a) (i). Discuss he effect of demand on inventories. (4)
(ii) Describe the elements of just in time systems. (12)
(Or)
(b) (i).What is ERP. Briefly explain. (4)
(ii) Following components are required for repairing oil engines. Classify the
same by ABC analysis (12)
Component code: C01 C02 C03 C04 C05 C06 C07 C08 C09 C10
Units cost in Rs. 100 200 50 300 500 3000 1000 7000 5000 60
Annual consumption in units 100 300 700 400 1000 30 200 500 105 1000
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Eighth Semester
(Also common to PTME2036 – Production Planning and Control for B.E (Part Time)
Seventh Semester – Mechanical Engineering – Regulation 2009)
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. List the functions of production control.

2. Brief about the economics of a new design.
4. What is motion study?
5. State prerequisite information needed for process planning.
6. What is machine capacity?
7. Write a note on perpetual loading.
8. What is product sequencing?
9. Brief about two bin system.
10. Define ERP.
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) (i) Discuss the benefits of PPC. (6)

(ii) Distinguish between batch production and continuous production. (6)
(iii) A manufacturer sells an item for Rs.13 per unit. He incurs a fixed cost of Rs.
60,000 and a variable cost of Rs.8 per unit. Find the break even production quantity and
also the number of units to be produced to get a profit of Rs. 12,000. (4)
(Or)
(b) Explain the different aspects of product development and design. (16)
12. (a) Explain the method of study procedure (16)

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(Or)
(b) Describe the different techniques of work measurement. (16)
13. (a) (i) Discuss value analysis and value engineering. (10)
(ii) Explain how production quantity in batch production is determined. (6)
(Or)
(b) (i) Describe the problems of lack of product planning. (6)
(ii) Explain analysis of process capabilities in a multi product system. (10)
14. (a) (i) Describe Gantt charts. What are their uses? (6)
(ii) Explain techniques for aligning completion times and due dates. (10)
(Or)
(b) Discuss the following (i) Flow production scheduling (ii) Periodic batch control
(iii) Kanban (6+6+4)
15. (a) (i) Explain ordering procedure. (6)

(ii) Determine the optimal order quantity of an inventory item with the following
data. Annual demand = 2800 units, unit cost = Rs.5, ordering cost Rs.36 / order, carrying
cost = 20% of unit cost. (10)
Order quantity <500 500 ≤ Q ≤ 1250 ≥ 1250
Discount % on unit
Nil 4% 8%
cost
(Or)
(b) (i) Discuss any two elements of JIT systems. (6)
(ii) Perform ABC analysis on the items given below and classify them based on ABC
analysis. (10)
Item 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Annual
Consumption 200 100 2000 400 6000 1200 120 2000 1000 80
in Units
Unit Cost in
40 360 0.20 20 0.04 0.8 100 0.70 1 400
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B.E / B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL / MAY 2014
Eighth Semester
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. Define the term production control and mention how it forms the basis for other control.
2. What is break Even Point and mention its significance?
3. What are therbligs? Give any two therbligs with symbols.
4. List the steps involved in time study.
5. What are the considerations in selection of an equipment or process?
6. Mention the difference between value engineering and value analysis.
7. What is Gantt chart and how it is constructed?
8. With reference to line balancing, define the terms (a) line efficiency (b) balance delay.
9. List the different types of inventories a manufacturing organization keeps.
10. Mention basic elements of Just-In-Time manufacturing.
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) Explain the characteristic features of (i) batch production and (ii) mass production
systems. (16)
(Or)
(b) Why it is necessary to analyze the product and explain the various analysis that are
carried out. (16)
12. (a) Explain the steps involved in work study. (16)
(Or)
(b) Briefly discuss the steps in work sampling study. (16)
13. (a) Explain briefly the steps in value analysis. (16)
(Or)
(b) A gear manufacturer has gear shaper and gear hobbers. The gear can be processed on
gear shaper as well as gear hobber. The following information is given. Which of the two
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machines will you choose to do the job if the order quantity is (i) 1000 numbers and order is
unlikely to repeat and (ii) 1000 numbers and the order is likely to repeat for 3 years? (16)
Gear Shaper Gear Hobber

Machine time per piece (min) 12 4
Machine cost per hour (Rs) 45 120
Setup time (min) 60 90
Tooling up cost (Rs) 400 2000
14. (a) An assembly line is to be designed to operate 7.5 hours per day and supply a steady
demand of 300 units per day. The following table shows the tasks and their performance
times. (i) Draw the precedence diagram (ii) What is the cycle time (iii) Assign tasks to
work stations stating your logical rules and (iv) What is the efficiency of your line
balance? (16)
Task a b c d e f g h i j k l
Preceding
- - - a b c d e f g h,i j, k
tasks
Performance
70 45 45 10 30 20 60 50 15 25 20 25
time (sec)
(Or)
(b) There are seven jobs which are to be processed first on Machine I and then on
Machine II. Process time in hours is given below. Find the optimal sequence and total
elapsed time. (16)
Task a b c d e f g
Machine I 6 24 30 12 20 22 18
Machine II 16 20 20 13 24 2 6
15. (a) A manufacturer has to supply his customers 3600 units of his product per year.
Shortages are not permitted. Inventory carrying cost amounts Rs.12 per unit per annum.
The setup cost per run is Rs.80. Find (i) Economic Order Quantity (ii) Optimum number
of orders per annum (iii) Average annual inventory cost (iv) Optimum period of supply
per optimum order. (16)
(Or)
(b) Explain briefly the procedure for ABC analysis and list its merits and demerits. (16)

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B.E / B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY / JUNE 2012
Eighth Semester
(Regulation 2008)
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. List the various functions of production planning and control.

2. What is meant by specialization?
3. Mention any four objectives of work study.
4. What is the main concept of Predetermined Motion Time Standards (PMTS)?
5. Define the term value analysis.
6. What is the problem of machine balancing?
7. What is master scheduling?
8. List the functions of expediting.
9. How can you classify the inventor based on material flow?
10. What are the goals of JIT?
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) Discuss about in detail about the various functions of production planning and control.
(16)
(Or)
(b) What are the key aspects of marketing for product development and design? Briefly
explain. (16)
12. (a) Write a short note on the following
(i) Micro motion study (8)
(ii) Memomotion study (8)
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(Or)
(b) Explain briefly the following techniques of work measurement.
(i) Time study (5)
(ii) Production study (5)
(iii) Work sampling (6)
13. (a) Briefly discuss about the approaches to process planning. (16)
(Or)
(b) What is meant by machine loading? Also explain the various methods required to
reduce the cycle time. (16)
14. (a) Discuss in detail about the scheduling rules. (16)
(Or)
(b) Explain briefly the following
(i) Dispatching (8)
(ii) Material Requirements Planning (8)
15. (a) (i) What is two bin system? Give their advantages. (6)
(ii) What do you mean by ABC analysis/ Explain briefly (10)
(Or)
(b) Write a brief note on the following
(i) Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) (8)
(ii) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (8)
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Question Paper Code: H0036

Eighth Semester
(Regulation 2007)
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. Write the objectives of planning and control.

2. What is Break Even Analysis?
3. Distinguish work study and method study.
4. What is predetermined standard study?
5. Write difference between routing and planning.
6. Analysis the machine capacity and balancing.
7. Distinguish scheduling and sequencing.
8. State line balancing.
9. Expand ERP.
10. Give the importance of ABC analysis.
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) Explain the different types of production and list the factors affecting the design of a
product. (16)
(Or)
(b) (i) Discuss about Standardization, Simplification and Specialization. (3+3+2)
(ii) Write about the economics of a new design for a product. (8)

12. (a) (i) How will you record the process during production? (8)
(ii) Explain about micro motion and macro motion study with an example. (8)
(Or)
(b) Explain in detail about the techniques of work measurement and give an example.
(16)
13. (a) (i) What are the types of charts used for product planning and explain any one in
detail . (8)
(ii) Explain the various problems faced in production planning. (8)
(Or)
(b) Discuss about machine capacity and balancing with case study. (16)
14. (a) (i) List and explain the basic form of schedules. (8)
(ii) Discuss about the various scheduling problems in various case study. (8)
(Or)
(b) How to achieve targets in batch production scheduling? Give an example. (16)
15. (a) What is inventory system? Explain about ordering procedures and ordering cycle
system. (16)
(Or)
(b) (i) Explain about computer integrated production planning systems. (8)
(ii) How the ERP and MRP II play an important role in production planning and
control? (8)
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Eighth Semester
(Regulation 2004)
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. Define continuous production.

2. What is meant by Break Even Analysis?
4. What is work measurement?
5. List the prerequisite information needed for process planning.
6. How is the quantity determined in batch production?
7. Define Kanban system.
8. What is manufacturing lead time?
9. Write the uses of two bin system.
10. What is ABC analysis?
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) Discuss the functions of production planning cycle. (16)

(Or)
(b) Write detailed note on
(i) Standardization (ii) Simplification (iii) Specialization (6+5+5)

12. (a) (i) Explain the various steps for time study. (8)
(ii) Discuss Predetermined Motion Time Standards (8)
(Or)
(b) (i) Explain micro motion and memo motion study. (8)
(ii) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of work sampling. (8)
13. (a) Discuss in detail phase of applying value analysis. (16)

(Or)
(b) Explain the steps involved in
(i) Product planning (8)
(ii) Process planning. (8)
14. (a) (i) Describe the information flow for master scheduling. (8)
(ii) With an example explain Gantt chart. (8)
(Or)
(b)Write detailed notes on
(i)Flow production scheduling (8)
(ii) Batch production scheduling (8)
15. (a) (i) Discuss the different costs associated with inventory. (6)
(ii) Derive an expression for EOQ with uniform demand rate without shortages.
(10)
(Or)
(b) Discuss in detail
(i) JIT (ii) ERP (8+8)

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Question Paper Code: Q2304

Eighth Semester
(Common to B.E (PART TIME) Seventh Semester R2005)
(Regulation 2004)
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. What is production planning?

2. What is meant by standardization?
3. Differentiate between micro motion and macro motion study.
4. Define time study.
6. What is meant by machine balancing?
7. List the functions of production scheduling and control.
8. What is MRP? List the various inputs required for it.
9. Mention at least four reasons for keeping an inventory.
10. Define Just-In-Time.
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) Explain different types of production systems. Differentiate between them. (16)
(Or)
(b) Discuss in detail (i) Break Even Analysis (ii) Samuel Eilon model (16)

12. (a) State and explain in brief the steps involved in conducting the method study
procedures. (16)
(Or)
(b) Write short notes on (i) Work sampling (ii) Synthesis data (iii) PMTS (16)
13. (a) Explain the importance of process planning with reference to production control.
Discuss the activities involved in process planning. (16)
(Or)
(b) Write detailed notes on analysis of process capabilities in a multi product system.
(16)
14. (a) What are Gantt charts? Explain their types? How are they constructed? (16)
(Or)
(b) Write short notes on (i) Aggregate run out method of batch scheduling (ii) Line of
balance method. (8+8)
15. (a) Write detailed notes on computer integrated production planning and control. (16)
(Or)
(b) Define ERP. Explain its main functions and methodology adopted in implementing
ERP. (16)
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Question Paper Code: K4377

B.E / B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY / JUNE 2009
Eighth Semester
(Common to B.E (PART TIME) Seventh Semester R2005)
(Regulation 2004)
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. State any two objectives of production planning and control.

2. Specify the role of simplification and standardization in PPC.
3. Define method study and state the three different levels in method study.
4. State the four basic methods in time study.
5. Mention any two methods used to evaluate the functional worth of the component.
6. State the principal initial data required for process planning.
7. How do you represent mathematically the MLT?
8. Compare and contrast flow production scheduling and batch production scheduling.
9. List the various cost components involved in inventory decisions.
10. List the key elements of Just-In-Time systems.
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) (i) Discuss in detail the main ten functions of PPC. (10)
(ii) With an example of each, explain the various characteristics of different types of
manufacturing systems. (6)
(Or)
(b) With reference to example, discuss the product development and design. Also
explain the economics of a new design considering simplification in design. (16)

12. (a) (i)Discuss in detail the selection and recording activities of method study with respect
to approaches, various considerations and constraints. (8)
(ii) Draw the basic method study symbols suggested by American Society of
Mechanical Engineers. (8)
(Or)
(b) (i) List the basic steps involved in time study. (8)
(ii) Discuss the four basic methods of time study and its applicability. (8)
13. (a) Explain the following.

(i) Procedure for process planning (4)
(ii) Guide for selection of process for various manufacturing methods (4)
(iii) Output as a result of process planning and its related activities (4)
(iv) Advantages of process planning (4)
(Or)
(b) (i) Discuss in detail the general procedure used in line balancing. (8)
(ii) What are the basic controllable variables of a product planning problem? What are
the four major costs? (8)
14. (a) (i) What are Gantt charts? How are they used in scheduling? What are the advantages
of using Gantt charts? (8)
(ii) What factors would you take into account in deciding whether or not to split a
job? (8)
(Or)
(b) Collins heating company has four heating installations to design with an 8 week
period (40 hours per week). They also have four capable designers each of whom has been
asked to estimate how long it would take to do each job. The work operation scheduler has
compiled the estimates shown in the below table.
(i) Use assignment linear programming methods to determine how the jobs should be
assigned so as to minimize the work time. (8)
(ii) Assuming the estimates are correct can the jobs be completed within the 8 week period
without planning for over time? (8)

Designers Hours to complete job

1 2 3 4
A 100 140 280 70
B 130 160 200 60
C 80 130 300 90
D 150 110 250 50
15. (a) A local distributor for a national tyre company expects to sell approximately 9600
steel belted radial tyres of a certain size and tread design next year. Annual carrying cost
is Rs.160 per tyre and ordering cost is Rs.750. The distributor operates 288 days a year.
(i) What is the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)? (4)
(ii) How many times per year the store reorder? (4)
(iii) What is the length of an order cycle? (4)
(iv) What is the total annual cost if the EOQ quantity is ordered? (4)
(Or)
(b) (i) The manager of an automobile repair shop hopes to achieve a better allocation of
inventory control efforts by adopting an ABC approach to inventory control. Given the
monthly usage in the following table classify the items in A, B, C categories according to
rupee usage. (10)
Item Usage Unit cost

4021 50 1400
9402 300 120
4066 40 7000
6500 150 200
9280 10 10200
4050 80 1400
6850 2000 150
3010 400 200
4400 7000 50
(ii) What are the unforeseen costs of ERP? (6)
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Eighth Semester
PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
1. What are the benefits of production planning and control?

2. Distinguish between simplification and standardization.
3. Name all the techniques used for work measurement.
4. Mention the important considerations that should be paid attention to select a process for
method study.
5. Enumerate the problems that will result due to lack of product planning.
6. State the objectives of line balancing.
7. List any five priority sequencing rules.
8. Write down the advantages and disadvantages of master scheduling.
9. Compare excess stock and stock out situations.
10. Spell out the basic assumptions involved in the determination of EOQ using the formula
developed by Harris.
PART – B (5 X 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) Briefly explain the three major types of production systems and outline the variations
in terms of production planning and control for these three production systems. (16)
(Or)
(b) Give a detailed account of the various factors considered while designing a product.
(16)

12. (a) Briefly explain the different tools and techniques used in the recording phase of
method study. (16)
(Or)
(b) Explain the procedural steps involved in the work sampling study and illustrate how
work sampling is used for the computation for standard time for an operation which involves
both manual and machine elements. (16)
13. (a) Summarize the prerequisite information needed for process planning with the steps
involved in process planning. (16)
(Or)
(b) Write short notes on (16)
(i) Quantity determination in batch production
(ii) Analysis of process capability in multi product system
14. (a) Discuss in detail about the various factors that affect scheduling. Explain any one
technique used in loading and scheduling process. (16)
(Or)
(b) (i) Briefly explain the different documents raised by dispatching department. (8)
(ii) Explain the common methods adopted in industries for process reporting. (8)
15. (a) Discuss in detail about the P and Q systems of inventory replenishment along with
their merits and demerits. (16)
(Or)
(b) Explain with a block diagram the basic elements of JIT manufacturing system.
(16)

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Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

Question Paper Code: 60837

(Common to Production Engineering and Mechanical and Automation Engineering)

(Regulation 2008 / 2010)

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer All questions

PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)

11. (a) (i) Describe the functions of production control. (10)

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

12. (a) Explain the steps involved in work study. (16)

(b) Briefly discuss the steps in work sampling study. (16)

(b) Elaborate on the procedures involved in the determination of quantity, machine

(b) Discuss in detail the fundamentals of MRP II and ERP. (16)

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

Question Paper Code: 71837

(Common to Production Engineering and Mechanical and Automation Engineering)

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer All questions

PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)

1. List the objectives of planning and control.

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

14. (a) (i) What is perpetual loading? Describe (6)

(b) (i).What is ERP. Briefly explain. (4)

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

B.E / B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2014

(Common to Production Engineering and Mechanical and Automation Engineering)

(Regulation 2008 / 2010)

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer All questions

PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)

1. List the functions of production control.

11. (a) (i) Discuss the benefits of PPC. (6)

12. (a) Explain the method of study procedure (16)

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

(b) Describe the different techniques of work measurement. (16)

(b) (i) Describe the problems of lack of product planning. (6)

(ii) Explain analysis of process capabilities in a multi product system. (10)

(iii) Kanban (6+6+4)

15. (a) (i) Explain ordering procedure. (6)

(b) (i) Discuss any two elements of JIT systems. (6)

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

B.E / B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL / MAY 2014

(Common to Production Engineering and Mechanical and Automation Engineering)

(Regulation 2008 / 2010)

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer All questions

PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

Gear Shaper Gear Hobber

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

Question Paper Code: 20345

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer All questions

PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)

1. List the various functions of production planning and control.

Fatima Michael College of Engineering & Technology

14. (a) Discuss in detail about the scheduling rules. (16)

(b) Explain briefly the following

(i) Dispatching (8)

(ii) Material Requirements Planning (8)

(b) Write a brief note on the following

(i) Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) (8)

(ii) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (8)