Reference No: PROD0006(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Students have to evolve an inventory model which should take into account the procurement difficulties regarding uncertain lead time, obtaining imported materials, etc. The case also gives an opportunity to identify the need for standardization of materials and costs associated with it. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: BP0012Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Manager must decide future company policy on export of a commodity where two government units (state and national) have followed fluctuating restirictive policies regarding exports. ... More
Reference No: CMA0030Pages: 14Published on: 20, December, 1966
Abstract: The proprietor of the firm was considering the prospects of expanding his business of handloom fabrics in India. The teaching focus is on the export possibilities of cotton fabrics. ... More
Reference No: CMA0140Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is based on the Government Policy regarding merchant exporters in the export business de-oiled groundnut cake. This case brings into focus the issues relating to separate functions performed by merchants vis-a-vis exports by manufacturers in that agricultural commodity. ... More
Reference No: CMA0076Pages: 10Published on: 20, February, 1967
Abstract: The firm's dilemma regarding exports to U.K. in view of the changed cost structure, government desire to encourage exports to U.K. versus the conditions created due to bilateral agreements which promote exports to soft currency areas. ... More
Reference No: BP0027Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: A large textile company is considering whether to enter into the manufacture of readymade garments as a few competitiors have already done. The case also presents several alternative arragements by which the company could distribute readymade garments without manufactring garments themselves. ... More
Reference No: ECO0100Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The note discusses the interaction between accelerator and the multiplier. The material in the note is based on two major sources on business cycles. The sources are acknowledged in the note. ... More
Reference No: CMA0167Pages: 12Published on: 19, April, 1969
Abstract: Relates to the market potential, share of the market, sales promotion efforts needed by a distributor dealing in oil engines lift irrigation machinery. The case also deals with efforts required for the introduction of a new product and role of brand image. ... More
Reference No: BP0030(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More
Reference No: ECO0157Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: During the period when the East India Company had a monopoly on the Indian trade, many British merchants used to come to India as free merchants. This case describes the business activities of one such free merchant. In many respects, the trials and tribulations experienced by Tomas parry represented those ... More
