Reference No: F&A0478Pages: 9Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by Sales Officer who is exploring setting-up new outlet in recently constructed expressway. The case describes the situation and discusses how he developed various assumptions based on report submitted by valuer, survey feedback carried out by an independent agency, his past experience and the ... 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: BP0315Pages: 18Published on: 11, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes how strategic changes could be undertaken in a large oil sector company through management development programmes (MDPs). Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has been conducting MDPs for its sales officers in the retail business division since two years. This initiative was based on recommendations and efforts of ... 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: 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: PSG0099Pages: 9Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Many organization face variable demand for their services over any given year. One such organization is the Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, where demand for surgeries shoots up in the summer months and drops off in the other months. Thus the staffing of surgeons in different surgical departments so that ... 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: BP0314Pages: 15Published on: 22, June, 2006
Abstract: The central issue in this case relates to the expansion plan (growth option) of a traditional furniture company in the contract of growing options in the Indian furniture industry. The case provides adequate details on the growth and evolution of the firm, the competitor's profile, and the consumer expectations by ... More
