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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0047(C) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case gives information about the frequency of breakdowns occurring in a particular depot of the transport undertaking as also details about the time needed for repair. Students have to determine the optimum size of repair crews that should be maintained at the depot. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

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Authors: Krishnamachari, T D; Balachandra, R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0045(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes a large maintenance depot of a transport organization and the maintenance schedules followed by the depot with respect to their fleet of buses. It also describes the detailed operations. Because of the restricted time available for the maintenance, the depot manager has to devise a method of ... More

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Authors: Desai, D.K.; Murty, A G K;

Reference No: CMA0140 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is based on the Government Policy regarding merchant exporters in the export business de-oiled groundnut cake. This case brings into focus the issues relating to separate functions performed by merchants vis-a-vis exports by manufacturers in that agricultural commodity. ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0029 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Students are required to compute the relevant costs of existing methods of production, and compare them with the costs of an automated operation. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0023(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case deals with a proposal for the company to carry out a plan of expansion, on the basis of two years excellent results achieved by the new manager. The company, a small rubber rolls and paints manufacturing unit, was started as a repair shop. The problems of managing a ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0051(A) Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Discusses the major technological developments accomplished over a period of ten years. Technological problems have been highlighted in particular. In the process of doing its own development work, the company had to face on the one hand many a financial and growth problem, and on the other, further product?development ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0038 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: An actual situation is described to illustrate the application of line of balance technology. It could also be used as an exercise case. The discussion could be centered on the usefulness of line of balance technology in a manufacturing situation. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0045(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes the situation prevailing in the Transport Services Corporation after some improvements in maintenance methods have been introduced. It provides necessary data for simulating the queuing model, and for determining the bottlenecks and how these could be avoided. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0059 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0030 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about dropping an unprofitable product line. Students are expected to analyse the data and work out the contribution of the different product lines. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0033 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the use of statistical control charts for controlling day?to?day finished stock inventories in an automobile manufacturing company. It highlights the fact that control charts can help in identifying other areas and problems and in solving them. ... More

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