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  1. ULTRON: Managing Warehouse Space and Item Obsolescence

    Authors: Roy, Debjit; Pratap, Mayank; Raj, Premm H;

    Reference No: PROD0317 Pages: 12 Published on: 10, April, 2018

    Abstract: Several white goods companies are grappling with issues such as short product life-cycle and high item obsolescence rates. This case analyzes several strategies to overcome item obsolescence, standardize put-away and picking operations and overcome challenges with low picker efficiency at white-goods warehouses. ... More

  2. Dr. Swati Bhargava: The Nepal Earthquake, Travel to Ahmedabad

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: QM0277 Pages: 13 Published on: 29, March, 2017

    Abstract: The case describes the hardships faced by Dr. Swati Bhargava, an academician when she was stranded in Kathmandu, Nepal after an earthquake in April 2015. The Kathmandu airport was closed for operations after the earthquake. Even though Dr. Bhargava had a confirmed ticket to Ahmedabad via Delhi from Kathmandu by an ... More

  3. Navigators Logistics Company Private Limited

    Authors: Roy, Debjit;

    Reference No: PROD0312 Pages: 13 Published on: 24, September, 2015

    Abstract: Navigators Logistics Company was facing regular issues with the clients in terms of fluctuation in demand volumes and extended credit period. The spread of client transportation requirement was not consistent throughout the year and that was the major point of distress. Further, the process for handling internal transactions was manual ... More

  4. Indian Railways

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: QM0203 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Presents a problem the Indian Railways faces in deciding to introduce superfast trains. It illustrates the need for a simulation analysis in a complex situation. ... More

  5. Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation

    Authors: Saha, Jahar; Mote, V L; Derasari, S R;

    Reference No: QM0112 Pages: 23 Published 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

  6. Traffic Regulation at Income Tax Square

    Authors: Bhatnagar, S C;

    Reference No: QM0120 Pages: 10 Published 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

  7. Samyog Electricals Limited

    Authors: Krishnamurty, Sudhir; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0107 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More

  8. Urabian Airbus Project

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: QM0111 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five widebody Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More

  9. Planning Storage and Milling Capacities **

    Authors: George, P S;

    Reference No: CMA0336 Pages: 6 Published on: 8, August, 1975

    Abstract: The case outlines a system of production, market arrivals, storage capacity, milling capacity, consumption requirements in Sri Lanka. After reviewing the present position, some assumptions were required to be made on the following aspects: 1) adequacy of the existing storage milling capacity, 2) utilization of excess capacities if available, 3) optimum transport pattern ... More

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