Reference No: PROD0164Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The case deals with the design of an optimal preventive maintenance cycle for a machine with a pre?specified preventive maintenance schedule and breakdown pattern. The aim is to develop a cycle that will minimize expected cost of preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs per period. ... More
Reference No: F&A0341Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Raises the issue of the impact on production when an item is repeatedly produced because of the increasing efficiency of workers due to learning (or experience). ... More
Reference No: MAR0261(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: In Case (A) (MAR0261(A)), four proposed studies were presented. In this case, data generated through these studies is presented. Problems of data preparation and analysis are raised. Special problems related to interpretation of data collected through depth interview studies are brought into focus. ... More
Reference No: MAR0276(B)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case describes preliminary analysis done on the data collected in Phase II of the research described in Case (A) (MAR0276(A)). It can be used for understanding and evaluating the preliminary data analysis. Use of some non parametric statistical techniques could be demonstrated for making inferences about different segments ... More
Reference No: PROD0171Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: CPCL is a joint sector firm set up with Japanese collaboration to produce acrylic plastic using the by?product of a petrochemical complex??a highly poisonous gas??as a key raw material. Although the manufacturing process was sound, the company was beset with a number of problems during its two? ... More
Reference No: F&A0348Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the capital budgeting process followed by one of the largest companies in India - TISCO. It gives an account of the practical aspects of investment analysis. The difficulties in using the sophisticated investment techniques are also highlighted. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0147(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Refers to the preparations made by a union for negotiating a new wage agreement. Case (A) deals with collection of data by the union. Case (B) P&IR0147(B) shows how the union obtains the help of a group of academicians in analyzing and interpreting the data with a view ... More
Reference No: MAR0261(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Relates to description of findings and action recommendations following the preparation and initial analysis of data [presented in Case (B) (MAR0261(B))]. Issues raised relate to drawing of inferences out of analysis of data; combining inferences from several studies; deriving action recommendations from findings; and evaluation of findings and recommendations. ... More
Reference No: MAR0276(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case describes broad decision problems, research objectives, a two phase research plan, and details of each phase of research about a stores item (V belts) used by industrial units. The sampling plan and data collection approach/instrument used in each phase of the study are also described. A preliminary ... More
