Most Popular cases

List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation

    Authors: Saha, Jahar; Mote, V L; Derasari, S R;

    Reference No: QM0112 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the problem of preparing a timetable for a state transport corporation. The main objective is to determine the minimum number of buses required to operate a given number of trips. Several other problems like crew utilization, load factor determination, etc had to be considered. ... More

  2. Cold Storage for Potato

    Authors: Vathsala, S; Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: BP0107 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case focuses on the conflicts between running a business commercially and fulfilling social objectives. The case also highlights the factors influencing capacity utilization and the problems faced in diversifying. ... More

  3. Government Central Medical Stores Depot (A)

    Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: QM0129(A) Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Case (A) discusses the drug distribution system in Uttar Pradesh. The problems being faced are presented, as also details of the existing records, information flow, and the way procurement, stocking and supply decisions have been made. The case also provides sampled data on demand and supply position in the past. ... More

  4. GT's in TELCO, Poona (A)

    Authors: Sachdeva, P S;

    Reference No: P&IR0031(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More

  5. Tamilnadu Asbestos Products Limited

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0117 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More

  6. LSP Joint

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0308 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with responsibility accounting. Using concepts of standard costing and variance analysis, the performance of four departments? purchasing, mixing, pellet- making and selling? can be delineated. Class discussion could cover the interdependence of the variances of different responsibility centres. ... More

  7. Educational Innovations for Rural Development

    Authors: Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0013 Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This exercise presents the actual experience of a faculty team Educational System Unit (ESU) of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, which made an attempt to link education with development in a backward area of Rajasthan. The initial experiences are presented in this case in five parts. The experience starts ... More

  8. Programme Planning for Shivpur Urban Centre

    Authors: Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PSG0017 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The Shivpur Urban Centre was the poorest performing centre. The authorities of FPAI wanted to know the reason for poor performance and asked two doctors to investigate the cause. This case describes the visit of these doctors to the centre and their interviews with the staff. They also visit one ... More

  9. Container Products Corporation

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0163 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a longterm forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More

  10. Standard Bicycle Components Company

    Authors: Wadhva, C D;

    Reference No: ECO0243 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case presents the problems in business policy of a smallscale manufacturer of the hubs for bicycles. The problems faced in export marketing by this unit are treated in the framework of the total market for the product. Special focus is put on the linkages between allocating the output ... More

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