Reference No: PROD0295Pages: 45Published on: 2, September, 2011
Abstract: ACC Limited, under Project 30-30, had targeted to produce and sell 30 million tons (mt) of cement in the year 2011. In May 2011, the Head of Central Logistics had found the target of the project to have become increasingly difficult to achieve. He believed that to sell 30 mt of cement, 30 mt had ... More
Reference No: PSG0081Pages: 24Published on: 26, February, 2001
Abstract: Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) catered to about 50 percent of the dredging requirements in India, most of which were at the major ports. This market share had dropped from a 95 percent level, over the past few years, due primarily to liberalization and ports moving away from a nomination basis to ... More
Reference No: BP0246Pages: 6Published on: 22, February, 1996
Abstract: The case narrates the background and the process of implementation of a button cell manufacturing project. Although the promoters were professionally qualified and market potential impressive on paper, they failed to realize the market realities. The financial position of the company erodes over a period of time especially with the ... More
Reference No: MAR0394Pages: 59Published on: 17, April, 2008
Abstract: Woolworths Limited was Australia's largest retailer in the food, liquor and grocery sector. The retail activities were conducted through the supermarkets (contributing 88% of consolidated sales), general merchandise and wholesale divisions. Woolworths had two key goals: 1) to increase shareholder returns and 2) giving greater customer satisfaction. These led to the development of ... 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 clearcut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... More
Reference No: BP0306Pages: 11Published on: 30, December, 2005
Abstract: Computronix Solutions Private Limited (CSPL) is a part of the incubator promoted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, a leading technology institute in India. It is a ?start up' company, set up by the graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The case describes the early days of ... More
Reference No: F&A0189Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case is based on an econometric study conducted by ATIRA, an industry research association, for projecting the demand for cotton textiles during the next ten years. The managing director's anxiety to use the ATIRA report in developing a strategic longrange system for the company is described. ... More
Reference No: F&A0340Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Asian Food Products Limited is a company with excellent sales and profits. However, the managing director notices with concern the problems of liquidity and seeks help from a management consultant. The case contains data on policies, production costs, sales, etc. The focus is on distinction between liquidity and profitability and ... More