Reference No: QM0151Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This case is intended to introduce the relevance of linear programming models to short?term production decisions in the handloom sector. It also facilitates discussion of objectives that may be in conflict, such as employment maximization and profit maximization. ... More
Reference No: PROD0165Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Deals with the problems of acceptance sampling by attributes. It involves evaluation of some sampling inspection plans used for a transcription project, and design of an inspection plan for a pre?specified average outgoing quality limit, which will ensure minimum average Total Inspection. Rectifying Inspection is presupposed and the problem ... More
Reference No: CMA0523Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Shilpi, a research organization, conducted a study of the handloom development programme in the country. A review of the literature, including survey of a representative group of weavers, weaver cooperatives, and master weavers, was made to identify the problems of the weavers, the objectives and contents of the programme and ... More
Reference No: PROD0163Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The case deals with statistical quality control of foundry defectives by attributes. Specifically, the first two parts of the case pose the problem of designing an appropriate control chart for control of foundry defectives, using identical sample sizes. The third part of the case deals with the development of a ... More
Reference No: CMA0532Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The case brings out the achievement and difficulties faced by a fruits and vegetables cooperative in entering export business. The implications of keen competition and the role of technological innovations in the export business of a cooperative are brought out. The case also highlights the need for a positive role ... More
Reference No: F&A0339(C)Pages: 44 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More
Reference No: QM0158Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More
Reference No: CMA0386Pages: 10Published on: 13, December, 1979
Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More