Reference No: F&A0512Pages: 23Published on: 2, January, 2014
Abstract: This case describes the use of securitization by Microfinance institutions. Even though securitization with tranching received a bad name during the financial crisis it can be used to relax financial constraints for Microfinance institutions which provide loans to the poor. The case elaborates how IFMR Trust Pioneer II facilitates a ... More
Reference No: BP0366Pages: 10Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: Exchanges are designed to be default tolerant. They function in a manner whereby, the exchange is counter-party to all transactions. As a result, a transaction is always consummated even if either the buyer or the seller fails to honour his commitment. This is ensured through a system of margining that ... More
Reference No: RJMC0031Pages: 10Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: Dr. F. S. Umarigar, Principal of Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Vallabh Vidyanagar is facing the challenge of responding to the change of status of the college, from that of Grant-in-Aid to a college with autonomous status. This significant change is contemplated as a part of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme Phase ... More
Reference No: F&A0513Pages: 11Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: The financial crisis of 2007-08 originated in indiscriminate lending by housing finance companies to borrowers who were in no position to pay back the amount borrowed. The delinquencies arose when the EMIs went up due to rising interest rate and the price of homes declined. Variable rate of interest often ... More
Reference No: QM0267Pages: 2Published on: 3, February, 2014
Abstract: This case has been designed to introduce students to basic concepts and definitions of probability theory such as sample space, probabilities, probability of unions, independence, conditional probability etc. The objective of the case is to examine a newspaper article with the lens of probability. While one gets introduced to these ... More
Reference No: PROD0296Pages: 12Published on: 10, February, 2014
Abstract: To reduce congestion at the ports, Inland Container Depots (ICDs) facilitates intermediate handling, storage, and delivery of containers from the customer premises to the container terminals and vice versa. The design of an ICD such as the location of the functional areas such as bonded and debonded warehouse, railway siding, ... More
Reference No: QM0268Pages: 24Published on: 14, February, 2014
Abstract: This is the first implementation of Revenue Management System in a major international hotel chain in India. The case describes the history of development, corporate story of overdrive for profit, system integration issues. It describes two components of a revenue management system, forecasting and optimization. It also raises several questions ... More
Reference No: MAR0442Pages: 13Published on: 14, February, 2014
Abstract: The case is about journey of Getit Infoservices Pvt. Ltd which has been pioneer in Yellow Pages industry in India. With the emergence of internet and voice in directional media, Getit has to deal with new competitors who have challenged its leading player status. The role of the salesforce becomes ... More
Reference No: QM0269Pages: 11Published on: 14, February, 2014
Abstract: The market share of Chartered Cabs is affected by new entrants in Ahmedabad. In addition, their operational costs are soaring due to excessive dry run costs. Due to immense competition, Chartered needs to focus on high service quality delivery and also minimize its operational costs. This case will allow the ... More
Reference No: PROD0297Pages: 19Published on: 15, February, 2014
Abstract: In this case we describe the gradual transformation of India's largest private sector steel manufacturer Tata Steel that enabled it to win the coveted Deming Prize for quality. The case discusses how the company is able to maintain a relentless focus on meeting the customers' needs, sustain a culture for ... More
Reference No: MAR0444Pages: 10Published on: 28, February, 2014
Abstract: DigiMedia, the focal point of the case, attempted at becoming Ahmedabad's first out-of-home based advertising media to monetize the travel time of the people availing Ahmedabad's Municipal buses for their day to day travel. This case talks about the inception of the concept, the potential difficulties faced by the firm ... More
Reference No: CMA0814Pages: 15Published on: 7, March, 2014
Abstract: This case deals with the need of a European company to import organic soybean from India. The company’s India Operations Manager wants to know the feasibility of such a venture. The case describes the procurement of organic soybean from a city in central India, understanding standards of organic production, ... More
Reference No: CIPR0014(A)Pages: 35Published on: 10, March, 2014
Abstract: The case provides an overview of the history and the subsequent privatization of the Male International Airport. It also highlights the importance of the development of the airport within the spectrum of economic development activities in Maldives. This case particularly focuses on the bid preparation by GMR Infrastructure Limited for ... More
