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
Reference No: QM0029Pages: 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
Reference No: PROD0053Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes a problem faced by the management wherein a decision has to be made whether to buy a Turret Lathe or an Automat to replace the worn-out Turret Lathe. Facts and figures on equipment cost, and operating and maintenance costs for the two types of equipment are given. Students are ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: MAR0062(D)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This is the fourth case in the series, describing the inferences drawn and the recommendations put forward by the research agency to the client. Students are expected to play the role of the decision maker and use the information to arrive at specific decisions. The question of reliability and relevance ... More
Reference No: CMA0140Pages: 15Published 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
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: PROD0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... More
Reference No: PROD0041Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More
Reference No: PROD0023Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about a production control situation??how best to utilize the limited number of specialized automatic machines for production of (7 to 10) components of about twelve different designs of a single monopoly product having a limited number of customers but with a slowly growing demand. The machines are being ... More
Reference No: BP0026Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Presents, against the industrys background, the company's tactical decision to acquire aeroplanes for transporting newspapers, the history of the company and its leading position in the newspaper industry in India. The major focus of discussion is the inadequacy of the tactical move to take care of changes in customer characteristics. ... More
