Reference No: QM0117(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case begins with a letter from the mill's factory manager to Professor Shah of IIMA, inviting him to work on a costing system for the mill. Professors Shah and Mote meet the executives of the mill to discuss the details about the project. The discussions reveal that the Chief ... More
Reference No: MAR0185Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A consumer goods company is interested in evaluating the performance of its dealers. A quarterly statement, giving information on profitability and capital structure, is obtained from the dealers. The issues in the case concern the interpretation and analysis of the statements of two dealers. Interesting possibilities exist for analyzing dealer ... More
Reference No: QM0130Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More
Reference No: QM0080Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Studies Gujarati housewives' choice of cooking media, and is based on their answers to a questionnaire. Students are required to analyse the data to find out the housewives' preference for cooking media in a locality of Ahmedabad. ... More
Reference No: QM0096(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More
Reference No: QM0104Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More
Reference No: QM0112Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the problem of preparing a timetable for a state transport corporation. The main objective is to determine the minimum number of buses required to operate a given number of trips. Several other problems like crew utilization, load factor determination, etc had to be considered. ... More
Reference No: QM0129(A)Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Case (A) discusses the drug distribution system in Uttar Pradesh. The problems being faced are presented, as also details of the existing records, information flow, and the way procurement, stocking and supply decisions have been made. The case also provides sampled data on demand and supply position in the past. ... More
Reference No: QM0120Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the problem of traffic congestion at a busy crossing in Ahmedabad. Data has been provided on the pattern of arrival of different modes of transport from different directions at the square. Issues arising out of heterogeneity in modes of transportation are raised and alternative ways of resolving this problem ... More