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  1. The Torrent Group

    Authors: Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Chandra, Pankaj; Dixit, M R; Koshy, Abraham; Pandey, I M; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0256 Pages: 29 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: The case deals with issues faced by the Torrent Group of companies. As of 1998, the group consisted of nine companies in three different businesses, namely health care, energy, and financial services. With the liberalization of the Indian Economy, the business environment of the group as a whole and that of ... More

  2. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Koshy, Abraham; Pandey, I M; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0262 Pages: 47 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: The case describes the strategy formulation and implementation issues facing the top management of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. In 1998, the company was among the top five pharmaceuticals companies in India. Significant domestic and international changes in the competitive, regulatory, and technological environment had threatened the sustenance of the performance of the ... More

  3. Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (A)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0263 Pages: 9 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case deals with the issues in mitigating an unexpected development. The Torrent group decided to integrate backwards by venturing into the production of penicillin. The decision was motivated by the huge demand-supply gap and a favourable public policy. The technology was to be supplied by a company in Czeckoslovakia. ... More

  4. Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (B)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0263(B) Pages: 12 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case describes the efforts of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited to mitigate unexpected developments in implementing a backward integration project. The management decided to develop the technology indigenously. It collaborated with a consortium of scientists in Europe and a research laboratory in USA. As of 1995, it was required to evaluate ... More

  5. Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (C)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0265 Pages: 8 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More

  6. A Note on Supply Chain Management

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj;

    Reference No: PROD0231TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, October, 1995

    Abstract: This note introduces the issues related to managing supply chains. It discusses the managerial constructs in Supply Chain Management and highlights operational problems associated with coordinating activities across different entities in a supply chain. ... More

  7. Maruti Udyog Limited: Coordinating the Supply Chain

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Sastry, S Trilochan;

    Reference No: PROD0233 Pages: 15 Published on: 20, August, 1996

    Abstract: In order to respond to the changing auto market, MUL is trying to become more market oriented. The MD is concerned about integration within MUL's operations, i.e., marketing, manufacturing, vendor development, engineering, etc. The objective of the case is to study current mechanisms used bu MUL to coordinate the ... More

  8. The Production-Distribution Dilemma

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj;

    Reference No: PROD0236EX Pages: 3 Published on: 20, November, 1996

    Abstract: This exercise illustrates the role of coordinated decision making in a supply chain. It can be used to determine the benefits of coordination and for evaluating the impact of production decisions on distribution and vice-versa. ... More

  9. National Semiconductor Company

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj;

    Reference No: PROD0237 Pages: 5 Published on: 20, November, 1996

    Abstract: National Semiconductor Co. is unable to meet the growing demand of the customers in spite of having adequate, production capacity. The manufacturing manager is trying to develop a planning system that will schedule production effectively. The pressure of both batch and discrete processors on the manufacturing line further complicates the ... More

  10. Rang Bharti Pvt. Limited: Gomia Plant

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Kalro, A H;

    Reference No: PROD0240 Pages: 14 Published on: 13, February, 1998

    Abstract: The plant manager is concerned about the impact of increasing product variety, on the manufacturing operations, and consequently the competitiveness of the plant. The case describes the operations of a paint manufacturing facility. The objective of the case is to show how process analysis can be used to evaluate the ... More

  11. Patel Brass Works

    Authors: Basant, Rakesh; Chandra, Pankaj;

    Reference No: PROD0242 Pages: 15 Published on: 12, October, 1998

    Abstract: This case illustrates the linkages between technology strategy and manufacturing strategy, and highlights the role of technology spillovers in building capabilities at the firm level. The case also points towards the challenges facing programme small firms in India that seek growth. ... More

  12. Hakkai Creates China (A)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Rajasekera, Jay;

    Reference No: PROD0287(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 4, July, 2006

    Abstract: Hakkai Creates, a successful SME in Japan, is a producer of tiny precision plastic parts as well as molds used for making these miniature parts. It is a supplier to some of the leading manufacturers of electronics and telecom products like Sony, National Panasonic, Casio, Sanyo etc. It has developed ... More

  13. Hakkai Creates China (B)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Rajasekera, Jay;

    Reference No: PROD0287(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 4, July, 2006

    Abstract: Hakkai Creates has been supplying precision plastic parts to one of its key customers (who had moved its operations to China) from a plant in China. The end product of this customer has failed in the global market. Hakkai Creates is looking for option-should it return back to Niigata or ... More

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