Reference No: BP0195Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with Ashok Leyland's expansion plans in two new locations in the context of the changing environmental conditions. Data on the company's products, performance, overall industry demand, competition, and new entrants are given to enable students to evaluate the expansion plan of Ashok Leyland and to decide whether ... More
Reference No: F&A0378Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with the following points: 1)To find how Reliable Texamill Limited (RTL) has raised funds to finance its activities in the past; 2)To evaluate RTL's estimate of bank borrowing for 1983, and its overall financial and operating plans; and 3)To explore the wisdom of proceeding with a rapidly expanding ... More
Reference No: QM0208Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case describes a network model for aircraft maintenance scheduling with multiple resource constraints. Schedules are to be developed which minimize fluctuations in manpower resource requirements and the total time taken for project completion. Most of the activities have single time estimates, while a few activities have three time estimates. ... More
Reference No: PROD0040Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The main focus of the case is on improving work methods. The present work method results in low output per piece of equipment and poor utilization of equipment. The poor utilization of equipment (steam locomotives) suggests that the present level of output can be obtained by using only two locomotives ... More
Reference No: QM0212Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case describes the history of computerization in an engineering company. It describes the development of a few online computer applications for production planning and sales order despatching in greater detail. The focus of the case is on identifying factors that contribute to successful use of information technology. The case ... More
Reference No: PSG0054Pages: 50 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case that looks at an urban road transport undertaking. It traces the growth of the organization by examining the major decisions of the past chief executives. The current status of the organization and the key corporate level decisions that need to be taken are presented. ... More
Reference No: QM0210Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case describes inventory-planning policies followed by Indian Airlines for preventive maintenance of its fleet of Caravelle aircraft that is on the verge of technological obsolescence. The objective is to determine whether the present inventory policies regarding: 1) classification of items, 2) system of stock review and replacement, 3) lead time analysis, and 4) ... More
Reference No: F&A0388Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: It is an introductory product evaluation case for the agro- processing industry. The use of various capital budgeting technues are introduced. ... More
Reference No: F&A0383Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case deals with a peculiar situation wherein the State Consumers' Cooperative Federation is burdened with a lot of responsibilities but has very little power. The Federation deals with three agencies? the government, the mills, and the cooperative societies. It has no control over the functioning of any of these ... More
Reference No: QM0213Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Computerization of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) is a key strategy in the corporate plan (1985- 2000) of the Indian Railways. As a part of this strategy, computerized PRS had been implemented in Delhi, Madras, Bombay and Calcutta by the end of 1988. The PRS in the second level cities of Hyderabad, ... More
