Reference No: ECO0131Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case calls for the formulation of a comprehensive approach to demand forecasting, both short- and long- term, in the construction sector of interest to the company. ... More
Reference No: QM0018Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case illustrates the technique of solving a transport problem involving two warehouses and several destinations. This involves optimizing based on two different criteria. This case illustrates the transportation problem in linear programming. ... More
Reference No: ECO0139Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The purpose of the case is to evaluate critically the methodology, assumptions and data used by IEMA in framing long range demand estimates for electric motors in India. Students are expected to suggest an alternative approach if IEMA's forecast is inadequate. ... More
Reference No: F&A0035Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More
Reference No: ECO0129Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by non banking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... More
Reference No: PROD0038Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: An actual situation is described to illustrate the application of line of balance technology. It could also be used as an exercise case. The discussion could be centered on the usefulness of line of balance technology in a manufacturing situation. ... More
Reference No: BP0023(B)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with a proposal for the company to carry out a plan of expansion, on the basis of two years excellent results achieved by the new manager. The company, a small rubber rolls and paints manufacturing unit, was started as a repair shop. The problems of managing a ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More
Reference No: PROD0045(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the situation prevailing in the Transport Services Corporation after some improvements in maintenance methods have been introduced. It provides necessary data for simulating the queuing model, and for determining the bottlenecks and how these could be avoided. ... More
Reference No: QM0029Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Students are required to compute the relevant costs of existing methods of production, and compare them with the costs of an automated operation. ... More
