Reference No: PROD0037Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Describes how a manufacturing organization plans to introduce preventive maintenance procedures in its plant. The problems that are encountered while introducing preventive maintenance and the paperwork that is necessary are discussed. It also highlights the possible savings that could be made by the introduction of preventive maintenance in a large ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: BP0019(C)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The Tithwal Mills Management is again forced to reconsider its polices, in the light of new restrication on credit in post by Reserve Bank. This Restriction mainly influence the cotton cloth trade, but to some extent influences the mills purchasing and inventory polices. ... More
Reference No: CMA0085Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organisations viz. procurement. The specific aspect covered in this case is chilling of milk and its effect on reduction of sourage. An example of a village-level milk producers cooperative society is quoted. The incremental expenses of cooling ... More
Reference No: OB0001(B)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More
Reference No: ECO0009(A)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case outlines a demand study relating to cotton textiles prepared by the Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association in 1959. It may be used to evaluate the ATIRA study in terms of its methodology and assumptions and to illustrate the use of log Modls in Forecasting ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0031Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A lift irrigation plant owner is facing problems in supplying water to consumers. He evaluates the different alternatives in order to find out the best solution. ... More
Reference No: PROD0017(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Describes assembly?line balancing of the entire electrical assembly. The student is asked to establish and balance the line, considering desired output and various company constraints. ... More
Reference No: BP0136Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This case is a revised version, combining the material covered in Mahanagar Municipal Dairy (A) & (B) ( BP0014 & BP0015), to facilitate discussion in one class session. The problems of managing multiple constituencies in a public system context are highlighted. ... More
