Reference No: QM0163TEC(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Deals with the basic concepts of simulation modelling through GPSS. The reader is taken through an example to get familiarized with the basic concepts. ... More
Reference No: CMA0546(B)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Narrates the events which took place from 1975 to 1977. It pertains to decision-making for mid-course corrections in the project having made substantial investment. It has the flavour of decision-making where political relations and bilateral assistance are involved. ... More
Reference No: CMA0474Pages: 5Published on: 20, December, 1980
Abstract: This case opens by highlighting the problems of current land use in a hot arid region. Tree plantation activity is considered as one alternative to annual crops. Five tree species adaptable to the hot arid area region have been identified. Relevant data on the costs of and returns from the ... More
Reference No: MAR0254Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Presents a new concept in health care where the promoters plan to set up a modern hospital having all necessary facilities with the assistance of Indian doctors settled abroad. The concept requires a donation from these doctors, in return for which they shall get attractive facilities for settling in India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0531Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Gujarat State Marketing Federation came into existence in 1975 as an apex of six regional federations. Though the regional federations saw the immediate benefit for organizing the apex, they soon found that the apex was competing with the members in many areas. The Chief Executive of the Apex Federation introduced a ... More
Reference No: QM0158Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More
Reference No: CMA0520Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: A non-official rural development agency took up a rural works programme in Pratappur block of Hazibagh district, Bihar, to create additional irrigation facilities through excavation and construction of tanks and check dams, and to provide wage employment to local unskilled labourers. A schedule of work was prepared on the assumption ... More
Reference No: PROD0164Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The case deals with the design of an optimal preventive maintenance cycle for a machine with a pre?specified preventive maintenance schedule and breakdown pattern. The aim is to develop a cycle that will minimize expected cost of preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs per period. ... More