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Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

Reference No: MAR0172 Pages: 11 Published 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

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Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Gupta, Subroto Sen; Mote, V L;

Reference No: MAR0091(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the marketing strategy of a medium sized textile mill. The management's attitude towards advertising and consumer information systems is highlighted, and details about the role of the channel are provided. Decisions to be taken, relate to evaluating the promotion and distribution policies of the company in light of its ... More

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Authors: Ram Mohan, A V; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0101(E) Pages: 4 Published 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

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0076(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More

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Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

Reference No: PSG0028 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The case describes the kind of information collected by field workers and other officials in Kanhas PHC. The registers and records include target couple registers, stock registers, education register, case register, and daily diary. The ANMs and FPHAs are expected to maintain twelve registers. An interview with the block extension ... More

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Authors: Ram Mohan, A V; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0101(C) Pages: 3 Published 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

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0070 Pages: 23 Published 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

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Authors: Krishnamurty, Sudhir; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0107 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0154(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: A large consumer products company, which relies on direct distribution to the retail level, is concerned about the selling skills of its sales force in a competitive environment. Sales training in the form of short refresher courses is being proposed to upgrade selling skills. ... More

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Authors: Issac, Akkanad M; Puranik, C S;

Reference No: PROD0116 Pages: 11 Published 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

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Authors: Ram Mohan, A V; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0101(A) Pages: 6 Published 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

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