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Authors: Naik, Gopal; Kalro, A H;

Reference No: CMA0705 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1990

Abstract: The government silk filature, Chikkahalli is one of the four such units owned by the government of Karnataka. These units purchase silkworm cocoons from regulated cocoon markets and sell reeled silk in the silk exchanges. The Chikkahalli unit had been incurring losses for several years and all measures to improve ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: PSG0057 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case examines the interaction between the Pallavan Transport Corporation and some of the agents in the environment like the consumer, the Madras Municipal Corporation, the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority, the Finance Department, and the Home Department. ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Shukla, P R; Tripathy, Arabinda; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PROD0220 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: The problem considered here is that of planning despatches of finished steel at Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP). The despatch decisions have a strong impact on the fluidity of the finished steel loading area and on the formation of rake load shipments for various destinations. The despatch decision (also called as ... More

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Authors: Pandey, I M;

Reference No: F&A0406 Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: The case focuses on the elements of the strategy of the company's financial turnaround. It provides an opportunity to understand the linkage between industry factors, operating strategy, and financial performance and policy of the company. ... More

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Authors: Moorthy, Ravi Chandran;

Reference No: MAR0298 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: The case covers various aspects of the solar cooker programme in Gujarat. Marketing is covered in detail. Since, the solar cooker programme is a national programme, links of the operating agency in Gujarat with the apex body are discussed. It is compared with programmes in other states. Performance of other ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: PSG0058 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More

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Authors: Joseph, Jerome; Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R;

Reference No: PSG0055 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case describes the organizational form and structure of passenger road transport undertakings in Tamil Nadu. Since nationalization in 1971, major decisions regarding the organizational form were taken. Road transport undertakings were set up in Tamil Nadu under the Companies Act, which is supposed to be RTC Act (which was the ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Narayanan, N;

Reference No: QM0211 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988

Abstract: The case depicts a maintenance planning and scheduling problem for the Caravelle aircraft fleet of Indian Airlines. Major inspections and maintenance required to be carried out after a specified number of flying hours are described. The objective is to develop preventive maintenance schedules to ensure proper utilization of the available ... More

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