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Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

Reference No: PSG0072 Pages: 30 Published on: 28, October, 1996

Abstract: This case focuses on the future strategic directions required for the continued growth of PSPCL, a Thailand based tramp-shipping company. The company currently has 27 secondhand vessels, all in the handy size range. The company was considering the following strategic choices: a) Extent of fleet expansion, b) Should new builds be ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

Reference No: PSG0073 Pages: 15 Published on: 20, May, 1997

Abstract: This case focuses on the expansion decision of a Singapore based shipyard, Jurong Shipyard Limited (JSL). While exploring the options of expansion of facilities, JSL found three choices emerging. Firstly, the company could construct a new graving dockyard. Secondly, it could opt for building a new floating dockyard. Thirdly, it ... More

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Authors: Dixit, M R; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: BP0247 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, August, 1997

Abstract: Great Eastern Shipping Company (GESCO) was the second largest Indian shipping company, operating 48 ships. During 1994-95, GESCO had a turnover of Rs. 824.67 crore. The company had more than tripled its turnover over the previous five years. With the changing economic environment and increasing competition, the company was considering strategies for ... More

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Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Ranganathan, C;

Reference No: CISG0044 Pages: 22 Published on: 9, October, 1997

Abstract: This case describes how computerization helped in solving the problems and complexities of the manual systems of the Times of India organization. It discusses a major effort by the centralized IT department to develop and implement an application portfolio to support the new strategic thrust. How this supported the advertisement ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: CMHS0015 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1998

Abstract: This case addresses the concerns of a hospital in providing medical care to its patients - both inpatients and outpatients. These concerns have become very serious of late, since the costs for providing quality health care has been increasing in recent few years. Critical success factors for the hospital's performance ... More

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Authors: Ramachandran, K; Priyan, P K;

Reference No: BP0248 Pages: 5 Published on: 4, February, 1998

Abstract: Novelty Bread narrates the success story of a bread manufacturing company belonging to a diversified group of medium sized family business. It can be used to illustrate the role of innovation in various aspects of business. The choice of the product mix itself is innovative. While the market leader, Modern ... More

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Authors: Banerjee, Bibek; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: MAR0312(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 5, August, 1998

Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector, announced by the government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc (USA) (LPI) was one of numerous multinational companies, which flocked to India. They entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More

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Authors: Banerjee, Bibek; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: MAR0312(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 5, August, 1998

Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector announced by the Government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc, (USA) (LPL) was one of numerous multinational companies who flocked to India. LPL entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Saha, Jahar;

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

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: MAR0317(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 18, August, 1998

Abstract: The Marketing manager of A-One was faced with the task of developing a marketing plan for Gluco-One for the next and subsequent years based on the information provided in the case. A-One Starch Products Limited, established in the 1930s, was a leading manufacturer of starch and its derivatives in India. ... More

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Authors: Madhavan, S Kaushika;

Reference No: CISG0052 Pages: 18 Published 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

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Authors: Banerjee, Bibek; Raghuram, G; Rangaraj, Narayan;

Reference No: MAR0321 Pages: 29 Published 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

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