Reference No: CMA0332Pages: 2Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The paddy marketing board had taken over the operations of a sick rice mill. The board had the option of getting paddy milled through custom hiring basis or through running the mill. Relevant costs on these two alternatives are provided. ... More
Reference No: CMA0330Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: CMA0329(B)Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: After identifying the variables influencing the marketing surplus, an attempt is made to quantify the marketable surplus available in a given region. The case provides the data needed for such an analysis. ... More
Reference No: CMA0335(B)Pages: 10Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is in continuation of "Ïntegration of Paddy-Rice System - Srilanka Paddy Marketing Board (A)". After analysing the procurement, paddy milling and rice distribution, the Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board comes out with certain assumptions and proposes a new system to coordinate the task. The details of the proposed ... More
Reference No: CMA0333Pages: 5Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on a situation in Sri Lanka during 1973 where the government wanted to increase the procurement price of paddy from Rs?18 to Rs?25 per bushel. The questions raised are: 1) Could the increased procurement prices of paddy increase the supply? 2) What would be the impact of the increased ... More
Reference No: CMA0334Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: CMA0331Pages: 3Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case provides the costs incurred in running trucks. The Sri Lanka Paddy Board could either transport paddy through its own trucks or by hiring trucks. Relevant costs on these two alternatives are provided to determine whether the trucks should be hired or not. ... More
Reference No: CMA0329(A)Pages: 3Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case tries to analyse the relationship between production and marketable surplus. The factors of these aspects are identified and a broad understanding of the total factors behind procurement volume is discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0338Pages: 15Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes the plans developed by the Small Farmers Development Agency, Cannanore. The case can be used to illustrate the relationship between objectives the activities included in the plan. It can also be used to highlight the importance of quantitative targets for any evaluation process. ... More
Reference No: CMA0335(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case describes various economic factors affecting the Sri Lanka paddy-rice system. Historical data are available on production, yield, prices, storage capacity, milling capacity, distribution arrangements. Some of the problems of the existing system are also identified. ... More
Reference No: CMA0323Pages: 19Published on: 19, August, 1975
Abstract: This case gives against of the communication processes involved in the rabi production campaign. It brings out 1) the complex administrative problems involved in planning implementing a development programme, especially in planning supplying various inputs in a coordinated manner within a specified period, 2) the role functions of functionaries operating at various ... More
Reference No: CMA0353Pages: 17Published on: 18, September, 1975
Abstract: The case provides an illustration of the application of the area approach of financing which is widely prevalent in India. For this purpose, it uses identification of the village as a possible strategy to the area approach. It provides information for comparing the area (group) with scattered individual approaches of ... More
Reference No: CMA0378Pages: 4Published 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
