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  1. Madras Refineries Limited

    Authors: Murthy, L S; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0202 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Describes the inventory practices used by Madras Refineries with respect to crude and finished products (diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, etc.) inventory. The steps taken for managing inventory of crude are: continuous contact with suppliers, predicting availability of crude over a planning cycle, and taking corrective action in time. Close ... More

  2. Despatch Planning of Finished Steel Products at a Steel Plant

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Shukla, P R; Tripathy, Arabinda; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0220 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The problem considered here is that of planning despatches of finished steel at Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP). The despatch decisions have a strong impact on the fluidity of the finished steel loading area and on the formation of rake load shipments for various destinations. The despatch decision (also called as ... More

  3. GEDA: The Case of Solar Cookers

    Authors: Moorthy, Ravi Chandran;

    Reference No: MAR0298 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The case covers various aspects of the solar cooker programme in Gujarat. Marketing is covered in detail. Since, the solar cooker programme is a national programme, links of the operating agency in Gujarat with the apex body are discussed. It is compared with programmes in other states. Performance of other ... More

  4. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (GSFC)

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0406 Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The case focuses on the elements of the strategy of the company's financial turnaround. It provides an opportunity to understand the linkage between industry factors, operating strategy, and financial performance and policy of the company. ... More

  5. Automotive Components India Limited (ACIL)

    Authors: Venkiteswaran, N;

    Reference No: F&A0407 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: This integrated case has as its focus estimating the financial requirements and evaluating alternative means of financing in a strategic context. In particular, the case integrates the following elements: (1) diagnostic study of the reasons for financial decline of an auto component company that has diversified into chemicals, (2) estimating the financial ... More

  6. Biotech Pharma Limited

    Authors: Balasubramaniam, K V; Sridharan, R;

    Reference No: PROD0212 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: The case illustrates a situation where the company had to decide on whether to discontinue production of its main product. The decision is influenced by government policy changes, international competition, and efficiency of the company's operations. The case has conceptual focus on elements of manufacturing strategy, especially in relation to ... More

  7. Logistics (Physical Distribution Management) at Voltas

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0208 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: Refrigerator Business Group (RBG), a division of Voltas Ltd., is producing 2.5 lakh refrigerators from its plant at Warora, Maharashtra. It has a licensed capacity of 5 lakh units and is planning to increase its production capacity. The firm has two options: to expand the existing plant at Warora or to set ... More

  8. Iron Ore Distribution for Steel Authority of India Limited

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Shukla, P R; Tripathy, Arabinda; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0226 Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case is an application of linear programming with a transportation model structure. The objective is to arrive at an iron ore distribution plan between the sources of iron ore and the various steel plants of SAIL. Quality requirements in terms of satisfying the blast furnace specifications have also to ... More

  9. Laxmi Transformers

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Mathew, Dilip;

    Reference No: PROD0219 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This is a case in which the mode choice (a suitable combination of road/rail/water) for movement of iron ore to a sponge iron plant needs to be decided upon. This mode choice would also influence the finished material movement. In fact, since the market demand is more than ... More

  10. Gunny Bags Inventory at Western India Cement Company

    Authors: Tripathy, Arabinda;

    Reference No: PROD0222 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: Gunny bags are used for packing of cement. Non-availability of gunny bags may result in building up of cement stock and ultimately affect the operation of the cement plant. Supplies over a long distance, as also other losses, affect the availability of gunny bags. The case describes such a situation ... More

  11. Kalyan Pharma Ltd.

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Raghuram, G; Agrawal, Pramod K;

    Reference No: MAR0300 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This Case reviews the distribution system of the pharmaceutical company over various years. There have been at least four changes in the distribution system, as a response to environmental, marketing and cost considerations. The case further focuses on the recent change in distribution system where a new link is added ... More

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