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  1. Planning and Implementation (HYVP): Decision Under Uncertainty

    Authors: Madappa, P P; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: CMA0169 Pages: 10 Published on: 21, March, 1969

    Abstract: In June 1969, agriculture in Thanjavur district of Madras state was facing an unprecedented draught. Due to an unforeseen delay of monsoon in catchment areas, Cauvery reservoirs had reached an all time low. The 'Granary of South' as the district was known from time immemorial, was threatened with famine. The problem ... More

  2. Kamdhenu Cattle Feed Factory (B)

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0181(B) Pages: 2 Published on: 20, November, 1969

    Abstract: This case shows how the linear programming technique is used for cost minimization purposes in agro-industries. ... More

  3. Transportation Model for Fertilizers **

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0195 Pages: 7 Published on: 26, August, 1970

    Abstract: Deals with the use of transportation model technique for fertilizers. The objective is to focus on the problem of transport cost minimization in the industries in which large bulks are handled. The fertilizer industry has been taken as a case in point. ... More

  4. Planning and Evaluation of a Distribution Programme **

    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

  5. Anuradhapura Rice Mill

    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

  6. Paddy Procurement, Milling, and Disposal **

    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

  7. Development of Chaloda Village

    Authors: Srivastava, U K; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: CMA0524 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Discusses the uncertainties involved in providing tubewells in Chaloda village as a part of the developmental activities of a voluntary agency. Though, formal sources are available for financing the project, the farmers are not organized in getting the finances and managing the project. For want of data of the risk ... More

  8. Integrated Cotton Development Project in India

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Patel, G A; Ranade, C G;

    Reference No: CMA0525 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: The case presents problems arising out of multi-agency approach in a big project. ... More

  9. Liberia Sugar Corporation,Inc (Libsuco): A Case Study (A)

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0546(A) Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case deals with a feasibility study of setting up a sugarcane plant in an underdeveloped country, viz. Liberia in West Africa. It deals with the problems of how to make mid-course corrections when the assumptions made in the feasibility have gone wrong. It is given along with the exercises ... More

  10. Mr. Khosa Plans Mechanization of His Farm

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0552 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: This case deals with the decisions: 1) whether to mechanize farm operations or not; and 2) if yes, which control alternative to choose for the use of services of assets. The analysis involves the use of capital budgeting criterion and principles of credit used to arrive at the final decision. ... More

  11. Liberia Sugar Corporation, Inc (B)

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0546(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Narrates the events which took place from 1975 to 1977. It pertains to decision-making for mid-course corrections in the project having made substantial investment. It has the flavour of decision-making where political relations and bilateral assistance are involved. ... More

  12. Pearson Milk Limited

    Authors: Mathur, D P; U K Srivastava; Gupta, V K;

    Reference No: CMA0559 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case deals with milk procurement strategy pursued by the processing plant. The survey method technique was adopted to elicit information from milk producers in the milk shed area of the dairy plant. ... More

  13. Gbonota-piata Special Rice Project: Case Study

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0547 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case study deals with the preparation of a feasibility study of a developmental project for irrigated rice production in an underdeveloped country - viz., Liberia in West Africa. It helps students in the use of the technique of cost-benefit analysis. The exercises and worksheets attached with the case will ... More

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