Reference No: BP0061(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The single-centre publication strategy of The Hindu is posing problems in light of competition from multi-centre publications, local loyalties, regional differences, and transportation problems. The Hindus strategy raises some short-, medium- and long-term issues in light of scarcity of newsprint and increasing costs. ... More
Reference No: CMA0300Pages: 10Published on: 2, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the regional and intra-regional organizational structure developed by the paddy marketing board for paddy and rice procurement in Sri Lanka. Organizational efficiency at regional level was studied with respect to staffing pattern, workload of the staff members, quantity of paddy and rice procured and the cost of procurement. ... More
Reference No: CMA0319Pages: 6Published on: 22, April, 1975
Abstract: Linear programming is applied in developing cost minimizing patterns for compounding animal feeds consistent with minimum nutritional availability. Based on this, a policy for the procurement of raw material can be developed by using linear programming. ... More
Reference No: CMA0335(B)Pages: 10Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is in continuation of "Ïntegration of Paddy-Rice System - Srilanka Paddy Marketing Board (A)". After analysing the procurement, paddy milling and rice distribution, the Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board comes out with certain assumptions and proposes a new system to coordinate the task. The details of the proposed ... More
Reference No: CMA0334Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case describes the milling arrangements made by the paddy marketing board. Paddy stored in ten places was distributed among sixteen mills. ... More
Reference No: CMA0330Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: A private rice mill in Sri Lanka is operating on the custom milling basis for the Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board. The cost and revenue of the mill are mentioned. The case can be used to 1) determine the breakeven volume that the mill should be hling; 2) the minimum charge the ... More
Reference No: CMA0324(B)Pages: 10Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is a continuation of Case (A). The regional society had prepared a plan for solving many of the problems facing the fisherman. The society had plans for introducing fifty mechanized boats and the linkage of production with storage, processing, and marketing. The plan had also envisaged export of prawns, ... More
Reference No: CMA0336Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case outlines a system of production, market arrivals, storage capacity, milling capacity, consumption requirements in Sri Lanka. After reviewing the present position, some assumptions were required to be made on the following aspects: 1) adequacy of the existing storage milling capacity, 2) utilization of excess capacities if available, 3) optimum transport pattern ... More
Reference No: CMA0332Pages: 2Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The paddy marketing board had taken over the operations of a sick rice mill. The board had the option of getting paddy milled through custom hiring basis or through running the mill. Relevant costs on these two alternatives are provided. ... More
Reference No: CMA0327Pages: 7Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case describes the processing capacities available with the cooperative society the expected arrival pattern in the area. There are considerable variations in the monthly arrival pattern. The cost of canning freezing are also given. The case can be used to answer the following questions: 1) matching the processing capacities with ... More
Reference No: CMA0378Pages: 4Published on: 27, September, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the application of linear programming in the procurement, processing, disposal of paddy keeping in view market fluctuations of prices and storage availability. ... More
