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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0060 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decisionmaking unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decisionmaking unit and their role in the purchase decisionmaking process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0076 Pages: 15 Published 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

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0051(A) Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Discusses the major technological developments accomplished over a period of ten years. Technological problems have been highlighted in particular. In the process of doing its own development work, the company had to face on the one hand many a financial and growth problem, and on the other, further product?development ... More

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Authors: Raghavachari, M;

Reference No: QM0018 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case illustrates the technique of solving a transport problem involving two warehouses and several destinations. This involves optimizing based on two different criteria. This case illustrates the transportation problem in linear programming. ... More

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Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

Reference No: ECO0116 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1967

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0086 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes the different kinds of problems faced by the pioneer of the textile industry in Ahmedabad. It is a study of how modern industrial entrepreneurs came into existence in India. ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0029 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Students are required to compute the relevant costs of existing methods of production, and compare them with the costs of an automated operation. ... More

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Authors: Prasad, Keshav; Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0123 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Concerns the purchasing policy of a large iron and steel company. The company's policy for procuring coal was based on certain considerations and environmental factors that had radically changed during the period under review in the case. How should the company modify its procurement policy in the light of the ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G;

Reference No: F&A0023 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case not only involves appraisal of the problems of accounts receivables financing by a commercial bank but also leads up to a discussion of the determinants of a sound policy for discounting accounts receivables. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0033 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the use of statistical control charts for controlling day?to?day finished stock inventories in an automobile manufacturing company. It highlights the fact that control charts can help in identifying other areas and problems and in solving them. ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0046(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the formation of a union in a plant and negotiations to reach an agreement with the management. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0026 Pages: 38 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Presents, against the industrys background, the company's tactical decision to acquire aeroplanes for transporting newspapers, the history of the company and its leading position in the newspaper industry in India. The major focus of discussion is the inadequacy of the tactical move to take care of changes in customer characteristics. ... More

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Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

Reference No: MAR0078 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The distribution of cigarettes is effected through distributors to whom geographic zones are allocated. The terms to distributors and other levels of distribution seems to encourage interzonal poaching and a determination of the service level from the company's point of view due to interdistributor competition. ... More

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