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Authors: Mehta, S C; Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0047 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Involves forecasting requirements of scarce items and their purchase from the open market. ... More

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Authors: Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0025 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Evolution of the distribution system of the company and the need for improvements are discussed. ... More

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Authors: Patel, S M;

Reference No: CMA0029 Pages: 10 Published 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

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Authors: Copen, M R;

Reference No: PROD0001 Pages: 4 Published 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

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0021 Pages: 10 Published 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

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Authors: Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0043 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Concept of quality versus price considerations in buying is discussed. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R; Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0019 Pages: 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

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0037 Pages: 8 Published 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

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(B) Pages: 18 Published 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

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Authors: George, P.S.;

Reference No: CMA0014(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An overall picture of a large commercial milk producer who prepares an indigenous milk product and sells it in a big city. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0017(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Describes assembly?line balancing of the entire electrical assembly. The student is asked to establish and balance the line, considering desired output and various company constraints. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0052 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: This is an exercise case for training students in framing survey questionnaires. It is in two parts. Part I, depicting the problem as well as identifying needed information, is to be distributed in advance. Students are asked to submit a prepared questionnaire. Part II is the actual questionnaire used by ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0031 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The increasing cost of maintenance of the company's large generating station is worrying the management. The case describes maintenance planning and control procedures in all its different sections, viz. boiler houses, turbine sections, cooling towers, etc. The budgets and cost control procedures are also given. The student is required to ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0005(A) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Gives the company background and the problems faced by the management of a city transport undertaking in a period of rising costs. The case may be used to illustrate cost functions and economies of scale. ... More

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