Reference No: PROD0023Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about a production control situation??how best to utilize the limited number of specialized automatic machines for production of (7 to 10) components of about twelve different designs of a single monopoly product having a limited number of customers but with a slowly growing demand. The machines are being ... More
Reference No: PROD0045(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the situation prevailing in the Transport Services Corporation after some improvements in maintenance methods have been introduced. It provides necessary data for simulating the queuing model, and for determining the bottlenecks and how these could be avoided. ... More
Reference No: QM0030Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about dropping an unprofitable product line. Students are expected to analyse the data and work out the contribution of the different product lines. ... More
Reference No: MAR0054Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case- cu- note describes the problems in the pricing of ethical drugs. Participants are expected to evaluate the practices used by large pharmaceutical companies in pricing their products. The differences in pricing practices of multinational, and large and small Indian companies are highlighted. How brand preference gives a company ... More
Reference No: F&A0076Pages: 15Published 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
Reference No: ECO0120Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note discusses three major questions which attracted the public attention soon after the devaluation of the rupee in 1966: (1) Will devaluation increase our foreign exchange earnings significantly? (2) Will it accelerate the pace of import substitution? (3) Is a general price rise inevitable in the wake of devaluation? ... More
Reference No: MAR0062(D)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This is the fourth case in the series, describing the inferences drawn and the recommendations put forward by the research agency to the client. Students are expected to play the role of the decision maker and use the information to arrive at specific decisions. The question of reliability and relevance ... More
Reference No: PROD0041Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More
Reference No: CMA0140Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is based on the Government Policy regarding merchant exporters in the export business de-oiled groundnut cake. This case brings into focus the issues relating to separate functions performed by merchants vis-a-vis exports by manufacturers in that agricultural commodity. ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the discussions between the case writer and the company's executive. It describes the overall assessment of the introduction of PERT in a new company by the Chief Executive himself. The discussions revolve around the consideration of advantages of PERT by the managerial and supervisory cadres. Thought is also given ... More
