Reference No: MAR0325(C)Pages: 30Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: In May 1996, RPG Enterprises, one of the top five Indian business houses, formally entered the nascent sector of large-scale organized food retailing with the opening of the first FoodWorld, a supermarket grocery store. By the end of 1998, the FoodWorld chain had expanded into 19 stores with hubs in Chennai, Bangalore and ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(A)Pages: 21Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: RPG Enterprises, one of the top five business houses of India, decided in 1996 to enter organized food retailing by opening a chain of supermarket grocery stores under the name "FoodWorld" in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, the three major cities in south India. This case describes the background and rationale of ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(B)Pages: 36Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: FoodWorld is a division of Spencer's, the retailing company of RPG Enterprises (RPG). This case focuses on the supply chain strategy. The key issues were 1) what to stock, 2) where and whom to source from, 3) how to reduce total delivery time from vendor to store and 4) how to reduce the cost ... More
Reference No: MAR0331Pages: 4Published on: 28, October, 1999
Abstract: The case describes the experience of a customer who visited Shop India, one of the largest and most popular consumer goods stores in Ahmedabad, to purchase an iron. After reaching home, he noticed that the maximum retail price printed on the carton was less than the amount he paid. In ... More
Reference No: MAR0329(B)Pages: 1 Published on: 28, October, 1999
Abstract: This case adds to the data presented in "Ashok Desai Subscribes to News Today (A)" (MAR0329) case. Students should have read the previous case "Ashok Desai Subscribes to News Today (A)" (MAR0329case. ... More
Reference No: MAR0332(D)Pages: 2Published on: 28, October, 1999
Abstract: The case describes the experience of Professor Ramakant as a subscriber to a weekly news magazine, Newlook. Students should have read the Newlook (A), (B), and (C) cases. ... More
Reference No: MAR0332(B)Pages: 2 Published on: 28, October, 1999
Abstract: The case describes the experience of Professor Ramakant who subscribed to Newlook, a newsmagazine. It highlights the concerns he had and the problems he faced as a customer. ... More
Reference No: PROD0228(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This case follows up the case Lotus Thread Company Limited(A) (LTCL-A) by focusing on an important area in the logistical decision making hierarchy. The main issue is that of distribution network design and some of its major consequences. The company, while examining its logistics network has identified three options ... More
Reference No: CMA0627Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This case describes in detail the functioning of an audio-visual van. It is useful for managers concerned with promotional activities in the rural areas. It deals with aspects such as planning, mobilizing resources, scheduling the tour programme, motivation of staff, and public relations in the field. ... More
Reference No: CMA0791Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This is a case of a trading firm involved in purchase and sale of edible oils. The firm also owns oilseeds processing facility for own production. It wants to enter in a new market with bulk supply as well as consumer packs of branded refined sunflower oil. Given the edible ... More
Reference No: CMA0792Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case presents a situation where general manager of a trading firm feels the inadequacy of information generated through internal reporting. He urges to change the system such that relevant information for planning and implementation for making decision on inventory management, sales, and recovery would also be important. The case ... More
