Reference No: BP0255Pages: 29Published on: 5, December, 2000
Abstract: Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) is the sole marketing agency for the products produced by different milk co-operative member unions of the state of Gujarat and for those of other states marketing their products under the brand name of Amul. The product range is mostly milk and milk ... More
Reference No: CMHS0018-HindiPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2001
Abstract: इस केस में अस्पताल सूचना प्रणाली विकास में बड़े अस्पताल जिन समस्याओं का सामना कर रहे हैं उन समस्याओं के बारे में बात कही गई है। इस केस में अस्पताल के समग्र कार्यवहन पर प्रकाश डाला गया है, कम्प्यूटर अनुप्रयोगों, कम्प्यूटरीकरण की भावि योजनाओं और एक व्यापक सूचना प्रणाली के डिजाइन व विकास करने के लिए अस्पताल की इच्छा और तैयारी पर भी प्रकाश डाला गया है। इस केस में अस्पताल के कार्यप्रदर्शन के संकेतकों, उनके अनुमानों और रिपॉर्टों की डिजाइन पर ध्यान केन्द्रित किया गया है जिससे अस्पताल के प्रबंधनकर्ता अपनी सेवाएँ सक्षम व प्रभावी रूप से प्रदान करने में सहायता प्राप्त कर सकें। ... More
Reference No: CMHS0018Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the problems faced by a large hospital in developing a Hospital Information System. The case looks at the overall working of the hospital, the existing nature of computer applications, future plans for computerization and the hospital's willingness and preparedness to design and develop a comprehensive information ... More
Reference No: CMA0802(A)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 2001
Abstract: The total market size for edible oils was estimated to be 13 million tons out of which imports amounted to about 4 million tons. This made India the largest importer of edible oils in the world. Various edible oils are consumed in India depending on the regional tastes and preferences. A differential ... More
Reference No: CMA0803Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 2001
Abstract: The case is prepared to help farmers and agribusiness students understand the business of cultivating tomatoes and how to reap maximum profit from it. The case examines the cultivation of tomatoes by three agriculturalists and the methodologies they use to make their business profitable. The case also discusses the techniques ... More
Reference No: BP0257Pages: 4Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case presents the growth and challenges faced by an entrepreneur. The narration is by a young member of the organization. Mr. U.N. Mehta, the founder of Torrent Group, started his career as a medical representative in a Swiss multinational company. He left this job to set-up his own ... More
Reference No: BP0263(B)Pages: 12Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the efforts of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited to mitigate unexpected developments in implementing a backward integration project. The management decided to develop the technology indigenously. It collaborated with a consortium of scientists in Europe and a research laboratory in USA. As of 1995, it was required to evaluate ... More
Reference No: BP0262Pages: 47Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case describes the strategy formulation and implementation issues facing the top management of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. In 1998, the company was among the top five pharmaceuticals companies in India. Significant domestic and international changes in the competitive, regulatory, and technological environment had threatened the sustenance of the performance of the ... More
Reference No: BP0260Pages: 27Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in sustaining a superior performance in the face of recession. In 1989 the Torrent Group acquired a sick company. The company was turned around by a series of managerial initiatives. A new team of professionals was brought in, formal processes in planning and control were ... More
Reference No: BP0258Pages: 16Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case describes the issues in sustaining the momentum generated by a series of initiatives undertaken by the new management of an acquired company. In 1998, Torrent Group acquired controlling interest in Surat Electricity Company. Under the leadership of Amitab Thakore it initiated series of measures to improve the performance of ... More
Reference No: BP0265Pages: 8Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More
Reference No: BP0263Pages: 9Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in mitigating an unexpected development. The Torrent group decided to integrate backwards by venturing into the production of penicillin. The decision was motivated by the huge demand-supply gap and a favourable public policy. The technology was to be supplied by a company in Czeckoslovakia. ... More
Reference No: BP0261Pages: 7Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the measures initiated by Torrent Cables Limited to fight the recession. The issue is one of strengthening the measures and introducing new initiatives to prevent the company from becoming sick again. In 1989, the torrent group acquired a sick company and initiated a series of measures to turn ... More
Reference No: BP0259Pages: 10Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: In 1989, Torrent Group acquired Mahendra Electricals Ltd., a sick company. This case describes the circumstances leading to the acquisition, the motivation of Torrent Group, the technology, competition and customers of the acquired company, the performance of the company, and the strategic options developed by the new management. The new team ... More