Reference No: MAR0172Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: India Tobacco Company, premier manufacturers of cigarettes and smoking tobaccos, felt that their future growth lay in investment in the areas considered vital to the national interest. In 1973, it appointed Ulka Advertising Agency to bring out an advertising campaign designed to draw attention to the diversification projects of ITC, namely, ... More
Reference No: QM0097Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with resource allocation for district planning. When many projects compete for resources, the choice of a set of projects within the budget poses problem to the planner. ... More
Reference No: BP0070Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Facilitates discussion of action potentials facing the general manager of a field unit of a public sector company. The manager is under pressure from headquarters to improve sales and capacity utilization appreciably in view of a marked drop in the offtake of the State Nutritional Programme. The management systems available ... More
Reference No: PROD0116Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Data are presented to help develop an integrated model for procuring seasonal material (round log), and the scheduling production in a large sawmill. This case is useful for teaching the concepts of aggregate scheduling, especially through the use of linear programming. A note on the timber industry is included. ... More
Reference No: QM0111Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five widebody Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More
Reference No: MAR0153(A)Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case deals with marketing strategy formulation for gaskets and radiators. Data have been provided for various segments of the market. The case could be used for evaluating distribution channels, promotion strategy, pricing, etc. The case also involves forecasting the demand. ... More
Reference No: BP0092(B)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the post takeover operations of Ganesh Flour Mills by a professional group of managers. Raises the question of ownership of the company in the context of the surpluses generated after the takeover and highlights the temporary character of the takeover of management and the problems in the reconstruction of ... More
Reference No: QM0101(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More