Reference No: PROD0256(A)Pages: 13Published on: 23, June, 2003
Abstract: The case is about a company that is a part of a supply chain of manufacturers, located across a few countries, who jointly fabricate and assemble very complex and high-tech products in the IT industry. In such industries, Product Development holds the key while quality, cost, customer preferences and time-to-market ... More
Reference No: PROD0256(B)Pages: 13Published on: 23, June, 2003
Abstract: This case discusses the strategy adopted for improving the Product Development process, identified as the primary factor to have competitive edge. A comprehensive model was developed based on the identified dimensions for improving the product development process throughout the manufacturing supply chain. Several methods of implementing concurrent engineering were reviewed, ... More
Reference No: CISG0080Pages: 13Published on: 5, September, 2003
Abstract: In early 1999, Canto Systems Limiteds (CSL) bid was the only response to Queen Port Trusts (QPT) tender for the supply/ installation of hardware, and the development of software. The tender quote, however, did not include any documented basis for determining the total person-months and bid amounts. While the final contract ... More
Reference No: F&A0467Pages: 11Published on: 9, September, 2003
Abstract: Gujarat State Financial Corporate has been incurring losses in recent years. The management of GSFC and the government of Gujarat here to decide which of the options they need to persuive closure, revival of GSFC as an independent entity or merger with another financial institutions. ... More
Reference No: PSG0091Pages: 17Published on: 24, September, 2003
Abstract: The management of the Vadodara Halol Toll Road Company Limited (VHTRL) was worried about the toll revenues. The actual revenues as a proportion of the projected revenues had declined from 63 percent to 34 percent over the three financial years of operation. Given the cash flows, the VHTRL could run smoothly only ... More
Reference No: F&A0465(A)Pages: 16Published on: 3, December, 2003
Abstract: HDFC Bank is among the few successful private banks that have emerged since the opening up of the banking sector to private players in 1994. The case examines the entry strategy of the bank into a market dominated by large public sector banks, identifies the factors underlying its success and the ... More
Reference No: CMHS0016Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 2004
Abstract: Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute is facing financial constraints
due to increased cost of medical care and a freeze on the grant it
receives from the state government. It is, therefore, necessary to
look at avenues for containing the cost of medical care. Accordingly
the proposed study would anlayse variable costs ... More
Reference No: MAR0353Pages: 24Published on: 25, February, 2004
Abstract: Planet Health case is based on a company (Sagar Group of Industries), planning to enter the retail business of pharmacy and health care products. Based on the feasibility study of proposed retail business concept, company has to chalk out the entry strategy plans. ... More
Reference No: PSG0092(A)Pages: 32Published on: 31, March, 2004
Abstract: The case focuses on the bidding decision faced by Bharti Cellular Limited in the context of the fourth cellular licensing for cellular services in India. The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) announced the guidelines for the fourth cellular operator's license using the GSM standard in the 1800 MHz range, on January 5, 2001. There ... More
Reference No: PROD0259Pages: 20Published on: 1, June, 2004
Abstract: Product Development (PD) in an organization has two critical parameters for competitive advantage: One is meeting customer's needs and the other being time-to-market or speed of delivery. This case discusses these and other important issues in the process of product development at HFCL, and tries to find out how PD ... More
Reference No: MAR0355Pages: 31Published on: 28, June, 2004
Abstract: The case details out issues on the challenges faced by the organization in a dynamic liberalized economy where auto manufacturers of the world are entering the Indian market. Challenges such as customer focus, process efficiency, and organization structure redesign are described. Four specific (not mutually exclusive) options are set forth ... More
Reference No: PSG0093Pages: 30Published on: 15, July, 2004
Abstract: This case attempts to explore the opportunities available for the
Indian Railways to be a major logistics and infrastructure provider
for handling the port-based traffic of Gandhidham Area.
This case focuses on two of the major ports in that area, namely,
Kandla and Mundra. This case examines the performance of ... More
