Reference No: PROD0228(A)Pages: 8Published on: 23, February, 1995
Abstract: This case provides information about Lotus Thread Company Limited (LTCL); about the past and present company situation, production range, manufacturing process, regional sales, competition with other manufacturers, sales and production planning, dispatch planning and inventory. This case is helpful in examining the various decision areas related to logistics, as would ... More
Reference No: QM0236(B)Pages: 11Published on: 23, February, 1995
Abstract: This case deals with the product mix plan of Lotus Thread Company Limited (LTCL) focusing on developing an LP model. The LP approach for optimum product mix plan is expected to be helpful in identifying the products to be "pushed", downplayed or to be dropped. It is also helpful for ... More
Reference No: BP0233Pages: 22Published on: 10, March, 1995
Abstract: The case provides industry data on pesticides which can be used to do competitor analysis of the industry. It also covers the origin and early stage operations of a small scale pesticides manufacturing unit. The case can be used to make industry structure analysis and formulation of strategy for newly ... More
Reference No: MAR0307(A)Pages: 13Published on: 10, May, 1995
Abstract: The case describes the initial efforts made by a medium sized manufacturer of engineering equipment to enter international markets. The product-market choice and the experience of breaking into the first foreign market in Malaysia are described in some detail. ... More
Reference No: CMA0756Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case reflects on the problems of a large tomato paste plant in the raw material procurement from contract growers. The company is confronted with the constraints of international tomato paste price and high domestic prices of tomato due to demand supply gap. The focus is to develop a strategy ... More
Reference No: CMA0754Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of a green tea leaves (GTL) processing factory where the farmers are asking for a higher price of GTL. The issue is to evolve a long term strategy to ensure regular flow of GTL at a reasonable price such that farmers maximize returns from ... More