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Authors: Kalro, A H;

Reference No: QM0052 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This case deals with estimating credit needs and examining the relationship between the credit needs and the operational decisions of procurement, milling and sales. The optimal purchase, production and sales decisions can be made with the help of linear programming. ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0113 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The case describes a quantitative model for selecting the minimum cost media plan in order to achieve a desired level of reach and frequency in several target audience groups. The decision problem relates to adoption of the model for drawing up a national press media plan on the basis of ... More

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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0048(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The case illustrates the use of the mathematical programming technique where price volume relationships exist. The limitation of linear programming is illustrated. The problem is solved through the use of mixed integer programming technique. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K;

Reference No: CMA0315 Pages: 8 Published on: 18, March, 1975

Abstract: This case discusses design rules for building organizational structures. It also discusses the various bases for organizations. It helps to delineate questions like managerial decentralization, building of effective task group and exercise of controls at different levels. ... More

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Authors: Asopa, V N;

Reference No: CMA0319 Pages: 6 Published on: 22, April, 1975

Abstract: Linear programming is applied in developing cost minimizing patterns for compounding animal feeds consistent with minimum nutritional availability. Based on this, a policy for the procurement of raw material can be developed by using linear programming. ... More

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Authors: George, P S;

Reference No: CMA0334 Pages: 4 Published on: 8, August, 1975

Abstract: The case describes the milling arrangements made by the paddy marketing board. Paddy stored in ten places was distributed among sixteen mills. ... More

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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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Authors: George, P S;

Reference No: CMA0330 Pages: 4 Published on: 8, August, 1975

Abstract: A private rice mill in Sri Lanka is operating on the custom milling basis for the Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board. The cost and revenue of the mill are mentioned. The case can be used to 1) determine the breakeven volume that the mill should be hling; 2) the minimum charge the ... More

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Authors: Asopa, V N;

Reference No: CMA0378 Pages: 4 Published on: 27, September, 1975

Abstract: The case deals with the application of linear programming in the procurement, processing, disposal of paddy keeping in view market fluctuations of prices and storage availability. ... More

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