Reference No: PROD0040Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The main focus of the case is on improving work methods. The present work method results in low output per piece of equipment and poor utilization of equipment. The poor utilization of equipment (steam locomotives) suggests that the present level of output can be obtained by using only two locomotives ... More
Reference No: CMA0638Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Since the supply of groundnut could not keep pace with the rising demand, it received considerable attention in the credit control operations of RBI. Both groundnut and groundnut oil have been under the provisions of Selective Credit Control and the lending norms were either tightened or relaxed depending upon the ... More
Reference No: F&A0378Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with the following points: 1)To find how Reliable Texamill Limited (RTL) has raised funds to finance its activities in the past; 2)To evaluate RTL's estimate of bank borrowing for 1983, and its overall financial and operating plans; and 3)To explore the wisdom of proceeding with a rapidly expanding ... More
Reference No: BP0198Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case describes the process by which the company was formed and how from a very weak financial and technical position it has developed into a leading firm in the tractor industry. The case provides the historical background of the organization and discusses in detail the nature of foreign collaboration ... More
Reference No: F&A0387Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: By presenting a recent history of the firm, the case provides an opportunity to students to appreciate the environment in which operating and financial decisions are made. It is a comprehensive case dealing with ratio and fund analysis, operating cycle concept, setting up of targets, assessment of funds needs, and ... More
Reference No: QM0211Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case depicts a maintenance planning and scheduling problem for the Caravelle aircraft fleet of Indian Airlines. Major inspections and maintenance required to be carried out after a specified number of flying hours are described. The objective is to develop preventive maintenance schedules to ensure proper utilization of the available ... More
Reference No: F&A0382Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case depicts a real-life situation primarily concerned with overstocking of inventory in a trading activity (retailing of medicines). Other issues that are effectively brought out in the case relate to the development of appropriate incentive schemes for the entire staff involved directly or indirectly with the operations and development ... More
Reference No: PROD0202Pages: 17Published 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
