Most Popular cases

List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Southern Fertilizers Limited **

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Varshneya, K L;

    Reference No: F&A0076 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Delays have occurred in the commissioning of a new plant owing to rectifications. Problems arise about how expenses incurred after completion, but before the plant is operating satisfactorily, are to be shown in the annual reports. Students, after considering the verious viewpoints, have to suggest a way. ... More

  2. Ranchhodlal: A Study in Entrepreneurship **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0086 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Describes the different kinds of problems faced by the pioneer of the textile industry in Ahmedabad. It is a study of how modern industrial entrepreneurs came into existence in India. ... More

  3. Bharat Soaps Limited **

    Authors: Raghavachari, M;

    Reference No: QM0018 Pages: 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

  4. Swadeshi Iron and Steel Company **

    Authors: Prasad, Keshav; Paul, S;

    Reference No: ECO0123 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Concerns the purchasing policy of a large iron and steel company. The company's policy for procuring coal was based on certain considerations and environmental factors that had radically changed during the period under review in the case. How should the company modify its procurement policy in the light of the ... More

  5. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

  6. National Machinery Distributors (Private) Limited

    Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0060 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decisionmaking unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decisionmaking unit and their role in the purchase decisionmaking process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... More

  7. Hindustan Soap Factory **

    Authors: Subramaniam, S;

    Reference No: QM0029 Pages: 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

  8. The Cement Manufacturers' Association **

    Authors: Paul, S;

    Reference No: ECO0133 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Deals with the Association stand that government policies are adversely affecting the growth of the industry. Statistical data on the industry's experience is given in the case, in light of which policies to be adopted to encourage the industry's growth can be recommended. ... More

  9. Bajaj Auto Limited **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0033 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case is about the use of statistical control charts for controlling day?to?day finished stock inventories in an automobile manufacturing company. It highlights the fact that control charts can help in identifying other areas and problems and in solving them. ... More

  10. Universal Cigarettes Company Limited

    Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

    Reference No: MAR0078 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The distribution of cigarettes is effected through distributors to whom geographic zones are allocated. The terms to distributors and other levels of distribution seems to encourage interzonal poaching and a determination of the service level from the company's point of view due to interdistributor competition. ... More

  11. Inventory Accumulation in the Private Sector **

    Authors: Paul, S;

    Reference No: ECO0121 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Deals with the Reserve Bank Governor's criticism of the inventory policy of public sector companies. Empirical evidence is provided in the case to verify the validity of the Governor's charge. Students are expected to prepare a reply to the Governor on this subject on behalf of a lending industry association. ... More

  12. Modern Cable Company (C) **

    Authors: Rao, N N Venkata; Paul, S;

    Reference No: ECO0065(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: To evolve an approach which can provide guidelines for planning the optimal product mix and the best utilization of the company's facilities. To familiarize students with the use of the linear programming technique as a tool for resource allocation in business planning. ... More

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