Reference No: MAR0370Pages: 10Published on: 13, February, 2006
Abstract: Rohit had an expensive camera that had developed a technical problem. He decided to get his camera repaired and gave his camera at the Quick Photo shop for an estimate for repair. What had followed became a nightmare. The case describes his experience and the sequence of events that had ... More
Reference No: MAR0371Pages: 3Published on: 13, February, 2006
Abstract: The case adds to the data presented in the case “Quick Photo (A)" (MAR0370). Students should have read case (A) before proceeding to (B). Rohit had an expensive camera that had developed a technical problem. He decided to get his camera repaired and gave his camera at the Quick Photo ... More
Reference No: PROD0289Pages: 17Published on: 22, June, 2006
Abstract: The case presents the details of logistics operations of a consumer durable product in India. Based on the description related to forecasting, production, planning, dispatches and Information Systems, the participants are encouraged to understand the existing logistics system and identify areas of improvement. ... More
Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
Reference No: PROD0287(A)Pages: 20Published on: 4, July, 2006
Abstract: Hakkai Creates, a successful SME in Japan, is a producer of tiny precision plastic parts as well as molds used for making these miniature parts. It is a supplier to some of the leading manufacturers of electronics and telecom products like Sony, National Panasonic, Casio, Sanyo etc. It has developed ... More
Reference No: PROD0287(B)Pages: 3Published on: 4, July, 2006
Abstract: Hakkai Creates has been supplying precision plastic parts to one of its key customers (who had moved its operations to China) from a plant in China. The end product of this customer has failed in the global market. Hakkai Creates is looking for option-should it return back to Niigata or ... More
Reference No: BP0313(B)Pages: 7Published on: 13, July, 2006
Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More
Reference No: MAR0382Pages: 29Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case opens with a brief description of the challenge posed by a leading company in petroleum retailing, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, to the ClubHP brand of HPCL. The case provides brief description of Indian Petroleum Industry and the profiles of key competitors in the industry. It also briefly describes ... More
Reference No: BP0317Pages: 7Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by an Executive Sales Officer in justifying the investment in the dealership faced with low sales and mounting competition for improving the performance of the dealership. The case describes the infrastructure available at the outlet, the market in and around the dealership, competitor performance, ... More
Reference No: MAR0381Pages: 10Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by a Sales Officer who had recently taken charge of his area in a Mini Metro. He was trying to understand the dealership in his area from the point of view of their operations, performances, competition, and opportunities for improvement.
The case describes one ... More
Reference No: ECO0350(A)Pages: 9Published on: 26, December, 2006
Abstract: The Indian electricity sector was opened to the private sector under the IPP policy. The NTPC, India's largest and perhaps most efficient generator had to respond to the changing scenario. It set out to set up the Simhadri project in Andhra Pradesh, going beyond to original mandate. The IPP policy, ... More
Reference No: ECO0350(B)Pages: 26Published on: 26, December, 2006
Abstract: This case follows case (A) which discusses NTPC's response to the Simhadri project that created a record of sorts in timely implementation of large projects and within a tight budget NTPC's record of 39 months for a green-field project in India. That has taken project implementation in India to international standards. ... More
Reference No: PSG0100Pages: 47Published on: 27, December, 2006
Abstract: Axle loading had contributed significantly to the ?turnaround' of
Indian Railways (IR) over the two years 2004-06. As the Minister
of Railways (MR) stated, "A one ton extra loading per wagon implied
additional revenue of Rs 500 crores per annum for the IR."
The axle loading initiative was a significant step ... More
