Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: F&A0061Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Companies under a managing agency house and located in the same industrial area decide to start a common services company for facilities like water, electricity, security, steam, fire fighting, etc. The question of advisability of starting such a company from the tax angle is raised. ... More
Reference No: MAR0066Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case offers an illustration of drawing up an actual sample using random number table. Alternative approaches of selecting a sample using a telephone directory as a frame are discussed. The problem of non response and sample error are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: BP0023(B)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with a proposal for the company to carry out a plan of expansion, on the basis of two years excellent results achieved by the new manager. The company, a small rubber rolls and paints manufacturing unit, was started as a repair shop. The problems of managing a ... More
Reference No: PROD0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... 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: 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: ECO0065(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: To examine critically the methods employed by the marketing and production departments for planning the production and marketing operations of the company. To evolve an alternative approach which would help the company to increase its profits Performanc. ... More
Reference No: F&A0090Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The company has raised loans for the purchase of machinery, and is buying some machinery on deferred payment basis. The problem is: Can interests payable on these two counts be capitalized? ... More
