Reference No: MAR0347Pages: 19Published on: 24, October, 2002
Abstract: The Pallavan Transport Corporation (PTC) was the major urban transport service provider for the city of Madras and its environs. The Corporation had introduced faster services (by reducing bus stoppages), called V and J services, for city buses over some routes. Towards the end of 1987, about 15% of the buses were ... More
Reference No: IMG0011Pages: 15 Published on: 27, October, 1995
Abstract: This case is designed to illustrate two issues: strategic alliances, and organizing for global business. It describes the experiences of an executive changed with leading a large US company into India. The focus is on the process of searching for a partners, developing strategic plan and finally, the intend ?sale' ... More
Reference No: MAR0103Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case presents the marketing operations in a medium sized power pump company that has become very strong in certain marketing segments. But the company intends exploiting new marketing opportunities, particularly in agriculture. The company has a fairly traditional marketing setup and requires a total reorientation of its operations. Issues ... More
Reference No: MAR0364Pages: 4Published on: 30, May, 2005
Abstract: A customer was disappointed to find a defective music audio cassette soon after opening the wrapper of a newly bought set. On taking this set back to the retail shop from where the purchase was made, customer was denied the replacement of defective product. Customer was also badly treated by ... More
Reference No: MAR0174Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: When Vicks Vaporub was introduced, a few similar balms were already well entrenched in the Indian market. It was now up to Richardson Hindustan Limited to position Vicks in such a way that the consumers perceived it as different, from the other multipurpose balms. Vicks Vaporub was given a specific ... More
Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
Reference No: MAR0476Pages: 26Published on: 7, January, 2016
Abstract: GE Healthcare was on a continuous lookout for investing into new and innovative super value products for the Bottom of the Pyramid markets in India. After launching its first successful super value ECG machine Mac 400, GE had recently launched its twenty-fifth super value product a PET CT machine. Serving the ... More
Reference No: MAR0197(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A chemical company with considerable in-house competence in plant design is diversifying into project sales. This raises conflicts with product sales. A clear cut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... More
Reference No: MAR0389Pages: 9Published on: 9, November, 2007
Abstract: This case is about a marketing research study conducted on brand extensions of Dettol. Dettol as a brand has got immense trust and loyalty from consumers. To achieve fast growth and leverage the Dettol brand name, Reckitt Benckiser India Limited introduced a number of brand extensions. Some of these extensions ... More
Reference No: MAR0481(B)Pages: 17Published on: 11, March, 2016
Abstract: Ramesh is the founder of a startup ‘Artistically Yours’. Ramesh wants the company to become a market place which brings together artists who can sketch a portrait and consumers who want to get a portrait sketched. Ramesh along with his friend Vijay has conducted an exploratory research and now wants ... More
Reference No: F&A0306Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units? revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(B)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case deals with the positions taken by various microcomputer-manufacturing companies that came into the market after Tez Computers Limited. In light of the positions taken by competitors, should the company change its position, or should it maintain the same old position? ... More
Reference No: MAR0410Pages: 27Published on: 14, October, 2009
Abstract: 99acres.com was started in September 2005 as the first real estate portal in India. This internet portal was dedicated to meet a consumer's information needs in the real estate industry. It was a forum where buyers, sellers, and brokers could exchange information, quickly, effectively, and inexpensively. Though 99acres operated in ... More
