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: F&A0017Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Highlights the various approaches to valuation adopted at the time when three companies were to be merged into one Amalgamated Engineering Company. ... More
Reference No: MAR0046Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A discussion of the operations of the State Trading Corporation in India and how far they affect the purchasing practices of Indian companies. ... More
Reference No: F&A0065Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The managing director considers a proposal to replace the treadle guillotine shearing and powerdriven circle cutting machines with a 30ton geared eccentric power press or No.8 handfly press. Involves estimation of cost and benefit analysis under various alternatives. ... More
Reference No: CMA0038(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The Manager of Agricultural Chemical section of the International Divisions of the Consolidated Food Manufacturing Inc. reviews the marketing prospects of fertilizer in India. The teaching strategy is to develop a market research programme. ... More
Reference No: F&A0024(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Relates to the appraisal of a longterm loan to a manufacturing company. It also deals with the fashioning of the terms and conditions of the loan so as to reconcile the lender's and the borrower's points of view. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0019Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case provides insights into the various issues related to management training, both in terms of selection, training and evaluation of trainees, and also in terms of the responsibility for training and communication between the various parties involved. It has also lent itself to the discussion of individual behaviour. ... More
Reference No: PROD0013(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager is thinking of dropping a product because of growing price competition. The production controller and the secretary feel that the product is not profitable and requires too much time. The plant is running below capacity. ... More
Reference No: CMA0020Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The chairman of the union is faced with a problem of developing a policy of advising the member co-operative societies to increase the volume of business by pooling cotton from the farmers in order to effect economies of sale. The teaching focus is on the problems of "pooling" cotton and ... More
Reference No: CMA0037Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Having obtained a license for the manufacture of pesticides in India for 160 tonnes as against the request for a 1000-tonne capacity plant, the American company was considering setting up the plant in India. The teaching focus is on the importance of insecticides for improving agricultural productivity the government policy regarding ... More