Reference No: PROD0006(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More
Reference No: CMA0012Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: An explanation of the working of a big milk supply scheme in India and an evaluation of the various objectives to be considered by administrators and managers. ... More
Reference No: CMA0033Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The superintending engineer reviews the lack of progress made by a project to bring more land under irrigation and tries to isolate the factors responsible. ... More
Reference No: PROD0013(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager is thinking of dropping a product because of growing price competition. The production controller and the secretary feel that the product is not profitable and requires too much time. The plant is running below capacity. ... More
Reference No: CMA0029Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Technical experts of a cooperative sugar factory discusses the alternative methods of spraying insecticides on sugarcane enmass to find out the best course of action. ... More
Reference No: PROD0001Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The general manager (family member) of an established small foundry is concerned about the product quality and quantity, as well as the difficulty of introducing change among long?time workers. ... More
Reference No: PROD0021Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case deals with decisions to be taken for drawing up a wage payment plan for a proposed tyre manufacturing plant. The focus is on the types of policy decisions that must be made and the systems and types of information required for determining wage levels and wage rates for ... More
Reference No: CMA0037Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Having obtained a license for the manufacture of pesticides in India for 160 tonnes as against the request for a 1000-tonne capacity plant, the American company was considering setting up the plant in India. The teaching focus is on the importance of insecticides for improving agricultural productivity the government policy regarding ... More
Reference No: PROD0019Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with standardization of steel bar stock inventory in a company. Requires students to compute order quantities and machine times for determining optimum inventory policies. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More
Reference No: MAR0046Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A discussion of the operations of the State Trading Corporation in India and how far they affect the purchasing practices of Indian companies. ... More