Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published 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
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: ECO0086Pages: 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
Reference No: QM0029Pages: 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
Reference No: ECO0123Pages: 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
Reference No: F&A0023Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: PROD0033Pages: 25Published 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
Reference No: MAR0078Pages: 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
Reference No: ECO0133Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the Association stand that government policies are adversely affecting the growth of the industry. Statistical data on the industry's experience is given in the case, in light of which policies to be adopted to encourage the industry's growth can be recommended. ... More
Reference No: F&A0046(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the personnel planning and labour cost control problems faced by a large governmentowned steel company. It also covers the special problems that arise in controlling cost in public sector companies. ... More