Reference No: BP0265Pages: 8Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More
Reference No: BP0256Pages: 29Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case deals with issues faced by the Torrent Group of companies. As of 1998, the group consisted of nine companies in three different businesses, namely health care, energy, and financial services. With the liberalization of the Indian Economy, the business environment of the group as a whole and that of ... More
Reference No: BP0263Pages: 9Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in mitigating an unexpected development. The Torrent group decided to integrate backwards by venturing into the production of penicillin. The decision was motivated by the huge demand-supply gap and a favourable public policy. The technology was to be supplied by a company in Czeckoslovakia. ... More
Reference No: BP0261Pages: 7Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the measures initiated by Torrent Cables Limited to fight the recession. The issue is one of strengthening the measures and introducing new initiatives to prevent the company from becoming sick again. In 1989, the torrent group acquired a sick company and initiated a series of measures to turn ... More
Reference No: BP0259Pages: 10Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: In 1989, Torrent Group acquired Mahendra Electricals Ltd., a sick company. This case describes the circumstances leading to the acquisition, the motivation of Torrent Group, the technology, competition and customers of the acquired company, the performance of the company, and the strategic options developed by the new management. The new team ... More
Reference No: BP0257Pages: 4Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case presents the growth and challenges faced by an entrepreneur. The narration is by a young member of the organization. Mr. U.N. Mehta, the founder of Torrent Group, started his career as a medical representative in a Swiss multinational company. He left this job to set-up his own ... More
Reference No: BP0263(B)Pages: 12Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the efforts of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited to mitigate unexpected developments in implementing a backward integration project. The management decided to develop the technology indigenously. It collaborated with a consortium of scientists in Europe and a research laboratory in USA. As of 1995, it was required to evaluate ... More
Reference No: CISG0064Pages: 15Published on: 9, January, 2001
Abstract: The case on Sonata Chemicals is an example of the state of Information Technology (IT) implementation across various organizations. The case highlights the role of the Marketing Department and its IT needs, such as the development of a Management Information System (MIS) to keep track of its activities, such as ... More
Reference No: F&A0459Pages: 31Published on: 16, January, 2001
Abstract: Precious Shipping Company Limited (PSL) went through a process of financial restructuring in response to the economic crisis that hit Thailand in 1997. PSL faced trouble since payments were due in dollars and they had investments in Thai Baht, which had devalued during the crisis. Being a professionally managed company, with ... More
Reference No: MAR0344Pages: 45Published on: 12, February, 2001
Abstract: The note discusses the characteristics of the shipping industry and professional ship management services industry. It describes how contemporary global marketing management concepts and tools can be used to enhance the competitive position and performance of firms offering professional ship management services. ... More
Reference No: PSG0081Pages: 24Published on: 26, February, 2001
Abstract: Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) catered to about 50 percent of the dredging requirements in India, most of which were at the major ports. This market share had dropped from a 95 percent level, over the past few years, due primarily to liberalization and ports moving away from a nomination basis to ... More
Reference No: OB0193Pages: 13Published on: 8, March, 2001
Abstract: Nitish at Solutions Unlimited is a case about a young MBA graduate who changed his job to an organization at the recommendation of his friend and his spouse who also worked in the HR Department. The initial decisions taken by Meena came to the notice of the senior people in ... More
Reference No: PSG0082Pages: 21Published on: 9, April, 2001
Abstract: This case looks at how to develop a marketing strategy for
CONCOR, for transporting tea from gardens to the processing
plants as containerized. cargo by rail. The worldwide trend in product
movement is towards containerized. Tea is well suited to containerization,
but very little containerization actually takes place,
particularly in ... More
Reference No: CISG0065Pages: 3Published on: 16, April, 2001
Abstract: GSM Private Limited is commissioning a port equipment system at the outer ore berth at Vishakapatnam (Vizag) port, designed to handle import of bulk commodities like cooking coal, fertilizers, and fertilizer raw materials. The project aims to deliver substantial benefits through economies of scale, resulting from the port's ability to ... More
Reference No: BP0266Pages: 36Published on: 27, April, 2001
Abstract: The case presents the history and managerial initiatives of a fast growing organization in consumer durable industry. The industry is charasterized by the presence of several competing (National/Multinational) players, changing consumer needs and preferences and MNC's access national market and vice-versa. The organization needs to take stock of what ... More
