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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the leadership behaviour of a textile mill director, depicting the various problems that come up to him and how he handles them. The case raises questions about delegation and coordination of work. ... More

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Authors: Raghavachari, M;

Reference No: QM0018 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case illustrates the technique of solving a transport problem involving two warehouses and several destinations. This involves optimizing based on two different criteria. This case illustrates the transportation problem in linear programming. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C; Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0023 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about a production control situation??how best to utilize the limited number of specialized automatic machines for production of (7 to 10) components of about twelve different designs of a single monopoly product having a limited number of customers but with a slowly growing demand. The machines are being ... More

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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0038 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: A presentation of the problem of single versus multiple cost centres. ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0059 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: This is an introductory case that describes in general terms the basic elements of a production system as existing at facility of a mass producer of garments. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0071 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case involves the students in a realistic situation wherein they have to understand the consumption behaviour and buying pattern of the consumers with regard to bread, and develop a distribution plan for a large public sector bakery set up in Ahmedabad, keeping fully in view the types of retail ... More

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

Reference No: PROD0005 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The production director wants to review the company's incentive scheme. The case gives the history and nature of the scheme in detail. The student is required to point out the merits and defects of the scheme and suggest suitable improvements. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0083(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: Executives of the mills are working on the loan arrangement to be made with their bankers for meeting the working capital requirements in the next year. The case provides an opportunity to determine the amount, timing and type of loan. It explains the various methods of financing working capital requirements ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R; Parameswaran, K V;

Reference No: PROD0063 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: This is an integrated case about a small business enterprise that manufactures plastic consumer items. It provides sufficient scope for improving the company's production operations as well as for developing the strategy that should be followed by this company. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0057(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case explains the way a company has prepared its plans for developing and introducing a new product to the market. It highlights the difficulties it had to face while going through the technological change, i.e., applied research, development, marketing and after?sales service. It also highlights the need ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K; Narayanan, A V S;

Reference No: CMA0161 Pages: 10 Published on: 6, November, 1968

Abstract: Summarizes the history of a small ready-mixed cattle feed plant planned as part of the ICD project. It refers to the conception and implementation of the cattle feed factory and its paralised nature of operations. It emphasizes the effect of initial administration of project planning, the nature of the practical ... More

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Authors: Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0038 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: Deals with equipment replacement decisions. The problem is whether an old piece equipment should be replaced by new equipment. ... More

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Authors: Rao, C P;

Reference No: MAR0081 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: This case deals with the marketing problems of a company, following its modernization and expansion programme. Students are expected to discuss the problems of product policy and the nature of changes that need to be made in the sales organization to cope with the expansion programme. ... More

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

Reference No: PROD0014 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: A layout exercise in which the student is asked to establish the layout for a new plant which will be manufacturing two distinct product lines, one of high volume and the other of low. ... More

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