Important topics to be studied for the XLRI Interview

Linear Optimization
25.03.14

22.03.14 Remaining on

1. Linear Programming
2. Transportation Problem (VIDEO)
3. Assignment problems (VIDEO)
4. Goal Programming (VIDEO)
5. Integer Programming (VIDEO)
6. Dynamic Programming (VIDEO)
7. Markovs Chain
8. Queuing Theory
9. Simulations
10. Game Theory (VIDEO)
11. Stochastic Process
Markovs Chain
Random Walk
Queuing Theory

Advanced Linear Optimization (Optional)

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Simplex Directions and Matrix method of solving Linear Programming Problems

Bounded Variables Techniques in Solving LPP
Revised Simplex Method
Interior Point Methods of solving LPP (Karmarkars Method)
Chance Constrained Linear Programming

Non Linear Optimization

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Convex Function
KKT Conditions
Lagrangian Duality & Saddle Point
Unconstrained Optimization
Quadratic Functions Penalty & Barrier Functions
Non Linear Dynamic programming

Graph theory
1. Minimal Spanning Tree : Prims Algorithm , Kruskal Algorithm (VIDEO)
2. Shortest path algorithm : Dijkstras Algorithm , Floyds Algorithm (VIDEO)
3. Maximal Flow problems (VIDEO)
4. Minimal Flow Problem (VIDEO)
5. Travelling Sales Man Problem (NP Hard/ Combinatorial Optimization) (VIDEO)
6. Vehicle Routing Problem (Combinatorial Optimization ) (VIDEO)
7. Scheduling Algorithm : Linking Algorithm (VIDEO)

Multi Criteria Decision Making

1. AHP, ANP, DEA, ISM
2. Fuzzy Goal Programming
3. Multi Objective Fuzzy Linear Programming

MetaHeuristic
Genetic Algorithm

Business Statistics

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Probability Theory

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Discrete Distribution

2.1

Binomial Distribution

Ch: 5 ;Business
Statistics
Ch: 6 ;Business
Statistics
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2.2

Poisson Distribution

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Binomial
Distribution
Hyper geometric
distribution
Continuous
Distribution
Normal Distribution

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TOPIC

Exponential
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Decision Theory

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Bayesian
Posterior
analysis
Bayesian Preposterous
Analysis
BBN

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Design of experiments

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Quality management

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TOPIC

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ANOVA

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(X2 ) Chi Square - Test

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Parametric Inference

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Non

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Regression analysis

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Correlation Analysis

Ch: 12 ;Business
Statistics
Ch: 13 ;Business
Statistics
Web Material
Ch: 14 ;Business
Statistics
Ch: 15 ;Business
Statistics
Ch: 15 ;Business
Statistics

Ch: 7 ;Business
Statistics
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Statistics
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Web material

23.03.14

1. History and basics of TQM, Organizational issues in TQM implementation, Approaches to Quality
Management by Deming, Juran, and Crosby.
2. Six Sigma, DMAIC and DFSS methodology, Lean Six sigma
3. Seven Tools of Q.C, Quality control circles, 5-S Program, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen
4. Cost of Quality
5. Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
6. Statistical Quality Control
7. Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Reliability, World Class Benchmarking
8. Design of Experiments (ANOVA, Taguchi Methods and S/N Ratio)

Inventory management
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23.03.14 Remaining on

Static Inventory Control : Stochastic Single period problem : Newsvendor Problem

Dynamic Inventory Control : Periodic review Model
Deterministic Inventory Model : EOQ , Dynamic EOQ ( MRP), No Setup Model, Setup Model
Dependent demand system : MRP
Independent demand system ( Deterministic Model) : EOQ, EPQ, Economic Order Interval (EOI) Single &
Multiple Items
6. Discrete Demand System (Deterministic Model) : POQ, Wagner Whitin Algorithm, Silver Meal
Algorithm, Least Unit Cost ,
Part Period Algorithm
7. Probabilistic Inventory Model : Single Period Model- Non Set up Model : News Vendor Model , Single
Period Model- Set up Model: s-S Policy), Continuous Review Model : Probabilistic EOQ ,Multi Period
Probabilistic Model
8. Independent demand system (Probabilistic Model) : Safety Stock ,Stock Out Condition , Fixed Order
Interval System

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9. Multi Echelon Inventory System : Deterministic
10. Simulated Inventory Systems
11. Forecasting
12. Demand Forecasting : Qualitative Forecasting Techniques: Delphi Method; Quantitative
Forecasting Techniques: Time Series Analysis, Trend Analysis, Cyclical Variations, Seasonal Effects,
Random Fluctuations; Smoothing Techniques: Moving Averages, Exponential Smoothing
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Scheduling
Capacity Planning
Aggregate Planning
Dynamic Lot Sizing

Remaining on 25.03.14

Operations Management
1. Location Planning : Brown & Gibson Model
2. layout Planning
3. Types of Production Process / Manufacturing Technologies
4. MRP , MRP II , ERP
5. PERT & CPM;
6. Value Analysis
7. Group Technology
8. FMS & Industrial Robotics
9. JIT, TPS , Kanban , Autonomation
10. Theory Of Constraints
11. Work Study, Motion Study
12. Productivity Management
13. Production Planning & Control Techniques
14. Product Design & Development

27.03.14 & 28.03.14 Revision