Reference No: BP0282(C)Pages: 29Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the performance, competitive situation, and regulatory environment of TI Cycles in 2000-01. It presents the key initiatives of the management of TI Cycles between 1994-95 and 2000-01 in manufacturing, internationalization, new product development, organizational restructuring and new culture building. Mr. Hari, the new President of TI Cycles ... More
Reference No: BP0262Pages: 47Published 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
Reference No: BP0254Pages: 13Published on: 6, September, 2000
Abstract: GCL is part of the Gadhvi Group of Industries. The company is into bottling industrial gasses and under changing environment of growing demand has threatened entry of new players. It is exploring collaboration with one of the world's largest industrial gas manufacturers. They have completed primary rounds of discussion with ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(D)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The exercise of formulating the policy guidelines by way of systematic analysis of the environment in which the bank operated, its competition, end users, operations and past performance is described in the case. It was now possible to formulate the expected performance of the various operating units for the next ... More
Reference No: MAR0091Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This case brings out the basic aspects of the marketing concept and can be used to illustrate the major differences between marketing and selling. The company gives the impression that it is selling almost everything it can produce; but a deeper analysis brings out the lack of marketing concept, absence ... More
Reference No: PROD0097Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: An integrated case about the problems of a silk filature. Provides ample scope for discussion of the production management aspects in a rural industry. How the general business environment affects the industry is examined. ... More
Reference No: BP0265Pages: 8Published 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
Reference No: PROD0178TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with various aspects of short interval scheduling (SIS) such as significance and applications in various areas like production planning and control, fabrication and assembly work, maintenance, engineering work, clerical operations, and material handling. Management reporting in an SIS environment is also dealt with. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0209Pages: 3Published on: 1, June, 2011
Abstract: Shweta, Head, India Operations of FV IT Labs, was facing a decision dilemma. While she was aware of irrational behaviour on part of the founder and CEO of the company at times, there seemed to be nothing she could do about it. From trivial matters like bill payments to approval ... More
Reference No: CMHS0007Pages: 6Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Immunization is one of the cost effective interventions to prevent a series of major illnesses particularly in environments where children are undernourished and may die from preventable diseases. The status of child immunization is a good indicator of equity, accessibility and outreach of healthcare services. In India, the Universal Immunization ... More
Reference No: BP0323(A)Pages: 27Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA of Norway was a traditional ship owning company that had diversified into the ?Maritime Services' sector. In addition to cargo transportation, its two main ?service' business areas were Ship Management (Barber International) and Port Agency (Barwil), established in 1975. Both companies had become big brand names in their ... More
Reference No: PROD0253Pages: 15Published on: 26, March, 2003
Abstract: The case presents a novel approach to manage the logistics function of multi product environment. The proposed system is a version of Toyota production system in the context of the logistics functions. The central issue is inventory management. The proposed system is conceptually simple, but raises a large number of ... More
Reference No: PSG0089Pages: 65Published on: 24, April, 2003
Abstract: This case focuses on the problems facing the DOP, so that an appropriate strategy for a sustainable future can be evolved. The DOP was faced with the task of dealing with dichotomous demands that often challenged the organizations culture, and the mind set of senior executives. On the one hand, ... More
