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Authors: Gupta, V K;

Reference No: CMA0396 Pages: 17 Published on: 15, March, 1976

Abstract: The case deals with the problems in milk procurement by the cooperative milk producers union. To improve the present milk procurement system, an alternative system was developed for achieving maximum operational efficiency. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0307 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Issac, Akkanad M; Narayanan, N;

Reference No: QM0104 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0167 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a mediumsized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

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Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0304 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0295 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a mediumsized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More

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