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Authors: Parameswaran, K V; Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0022 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An automobile manufacturer attempts to introduce an employee bonus plan in the machine shop. The student is required to suggest a suitable scheme. Data for two manufactured parts are given which give an idea of the existing efficiency level. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0010 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The partners of a firm are not sure of the firm's financial position for meeting the expansion plan and competition. The partners are keen on identifying major problem areas, fixing priorities, and remedying the situation. The case gives in detail the present working of the firm, and students are required ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0017(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with work simplification and man?machine analysis to determine the best procedure for increasing capacity and organizing work routine to mould plastic box covers. ... More

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Authors: Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0043 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Concept of quality versus price considerations in buying is discussed. ... More

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Authors: George, P S;

Reference No: CMA0014(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An assessment of progress made by large commercial milk producer who prepares indigenous milk products sells it in a big city. This is the continuation of a "A Commercial Milk Producer in Gujarat (A)". ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(A) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(D) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0031(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Evolution of the advertising problem for a detergent soap on the basis of the analysis of the product, and reports of the company's marketing research department and its advertising officer. ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0009 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Deals with the choice between two alternative processes of steel production. The economics of the two processes are examined. ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0037 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes how a manufacturing organization plans to introduce preventive maintenance procedures in its plant. The problems that are encountered while introducing preventive maintenance and the paperwork that is necessary are discussed. It also highlights the possible savings that could be made by the introduction of preventive maintenance in a large ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0001(I) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes the procedures followed for deciding the selling price of a job order. What price should the company quote for getting the business? ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L; Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0014(D) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The dairy managers are examining their distribution systems to discover if any further improvement in profit and loss position is possible, following action taken as a result of previous policy decisions [shown in cases (A) BP0014, (B) BP0015 & (C) BP0016]. ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: OB0001(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0031 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The increasing cost of maintenance of the company's large generating station is worrying the management. The case describes maintenance planning and control procedures in all its different sections, viz. boiler houses, turbine sections, cooling towers, etc. The budgets and cost control procedures are also given. The student is required to ... More

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