Reference No: MAR0317(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: A-One Starch Products Limited was established in the late thirties. It was a member of a large business group, and had been manufacturing starch and its derivatives for many diverse industries. It was the acknowledged industry leader for its "technology and product quality". The case describes the corn wet milling ... More
Reference No: F&A0446Pages: 4Published on: 22, September, 1998
Abstract: The case deals with a proposal to be prepared by materials manager for buying a new brand sawing machine, the purchase of which could stop sub-contracting of the cutting operation. To get the budget sanctioned, he has to justify his case before the management with attractive return on such an ... More
Reference No: MAR0319(A)Pages: 28Published on: 30, October, 1998
Abstract: The case presents a review of the marketing strategy by its Ahmedabad based Ashima Attires (AA) for recently launched ready to stitch (RTS) shirting and trouser fabric brand called Icon. The focus is on the product offer, promotion, pricing, distribution, retailing, and logistics for the success of Icon. The company ... More
Reference No: CISG0042(B)Pages: 5 Published on: 19, November, 1998
Abstract: Indian Railways is the world's second largest railway system under a single management, and the largest in Asia. IR has a regular work-force of 1.6 million employees. Its fleet of rolling stock includes over 9000 locomotives, 30,000 passenger cars (coaches), and 350,000 freight cars. IR is a multi-gauge multi-traction system, covering over 100,000 km of ... More
Reference No: CISG0052Pages: 18Published on: 6, April, 1999
Abstract: This case describes the evolution of information system in a medium scale engineering company. This poses the problem of should the company decide to go in for an ERP solution or not. The case describes the setting that may lead to formulation of an IT strategy, the gaps in the ... More
Reference No: PSG0078Pages: 35Published on: 15, April, 1999
Abstract: Though philanthropic activities are age old, in recent times, private service institutions have been acknowledged, both, by the people and the state, for the service they render. However, the accountability of such institutions is yet to be explored, from a service point of view. Though it will not add directly ... More
Reference No: MAR0321Pages: 29Published on: 3, May, 1999
Abstract: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRC) was set up as a Public Sector company under the Ministry of Railways in July 1990 to bridge the 738 km "Konkan Gap" by providing a railway connection between Roha (150 kms South of Mumbai) and Thokur (about 22 kms North of Mangalore). KRC completed the project at a ... More
Reference No: MAR0322(B)Pages: 6Published on: 5, May, 1999
Abstract: Bedi Ferox Limited, the Indian joint venture of Ferox Corporation, operated in the areas of business products and systems, which handled document processing and related business. Plain paper copiers had been the main product of company. Over the years, the company had expanded business into areas such as document-processing workstations, ... More
Reference No: MAR0322(A)Pages: 7Published on: 5, May, 1999
Abstract: Bedi Ferox Limited, the Indian joint venture of Ferox Corporation, operated in the areas of business products and systems, which handled document processing and related business. Plain paper copiers had been the main product of the company. Over the years, the company had expanded its business into such areas as ... More
Reference No: MAR0319(B)Pages: 16Published on: 1, June, 1999
Abstract: Ahmedabad based Ashima Attires (AA) had just decided to launch a ready to stitch (RTS) shirting and trouser fabric brand called Icon based on recommendations made by a consulting company. The product had to be launched in August 1997 in some of the states in India, starting with Gujarat. The CEO ... More
Reference No: IMG0016Pages: 32Published on: 15, June, 1999
Abstract: Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, a major player in the Indian pharmaceutical industry, is one of the few Indian multinational corporations. The case describes the evolution of the company from a small beginning in the 1950s to a leadership position in the Indian pharmaceutical industry. The case describes the strategies pursued by ... More
Reference No: MAR0324Pages: 19 Published on: 15, June, 1999
Abstract: In early January 1996, Mr Peter Thomas, Senior Brand Manager of Biltek Tea (India) Limited (BTIL), was reviewing the recent sales performance figures of Jasmine, a premium dust tea brand that he was handling. Although Jasmine was the market leader in southern India, Mr Thomas was concerned about the stagnant growth ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(C)Pages: 30Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: In May 1996, RPG Enterprises, one of the top five Indian business houses, formally entered the nascent sector of large-scale organized food retailing with the opening of the first FoodWorld, a supermarket grocery store. By the end of 1998, the FoodWorld chain had expanded into 19 stores with hubs in Chennai, Bangalore and ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(A)Pages: 21Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: RPG Enterprises, one of the top five business houses of India, decided in 1996 to enter organized food retailing by opening a chain of supermarket grocery stores under the name "FoodWorld" in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, the three major cities in south India. This case describes the background and rationale of ... More
