Reference No: CMA0746Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This case gives the detailed plan for launching a seed business and raising bank loan for the venture. The focus of discussion is the overall feasibility of the venture with emphasis on technical and financial viability. ... More
Reference No: CMA0756Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case reflects on the problems of a large tomato paste plant in the raw material procurement from contract growers. The company is confronted with the constraints of international tomato paste price and high domestic prices of tomato due to demand supply gap. The focus is to develop a strategy ... More
Reference No: CMA0754Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of a green tea leaves (GTL) processing factory where the farmers are asking for a higher price of GTL. The issue is to evolve a long term strategy to ensure regular flow of GTL at a reasonable price such that farmers maximize returns from ... More
Reference No: BP0235(G)Pages: 8Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Control Systems Group (CSG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. This Group is one of ECIL's most important Groups in terms of turnover and in terms of the importance of the product. The Group is in the business of producing and supplying ... More
Reference No: BP0235(H)Pages: 8Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Instruments Group (IG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. IG deals with a variety of instruments, both nuclear and non-nuclear. Its main feature is that it deals with a very wide variety of products, and many of these are sold in very ... More
Reference No: F&A0432Pages: 12Published on: 9, March, 1996
Abstract: In the last annual general body meeting the chairman had recommended that dividend policy be specified in terms of payout ratio rather than dividend per share. He had also suggested that the company pay lower dividends and reinvest a larger portion of profits. The company now has to decide on ... More
Reference No: PROD0232Pages: 15Published on: 25, March, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the implementation of Just-in-Time at Eicher Tractors in the mid 1980s. It also highlights the extensive preparatory work Eicher had to do before it could start implementing Just-in-Time. The case also brings out the role JIT plays in the philosophy of the company and the changes that ... More