Reference No: PSG0105Pages: 56Published on: 22, October, 2008
Abstract: The Ghaziabad (GZB) goods shed was one of the top rail goods handling points in the National Capital Region (NCR). The growth was expected to be robust in the forthcoming years, since GZB and Noida were high growth districts in the Uttar Pradesh part of the NCR. GZB goods shed ... 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: CMA0450Pages: 14Published on: 4, May, 1978
Abstract: The chief of the agricultural finance division of a southern bank was examining the guidelines for implementing the programme of financing primary agricultural credit cooperative societies. His main concern was to operationalize this programme keeping in mind the financial and organizational efficiency of the primaries and the present system of ... More
Reference No: PROD0105TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: In this note short?term scheduling and despatching problems are considered. Section I describes the relationship between scheduling decisions and the environment in which these decisions are made. The problem of scheduling can be perceived as the problems of sequencing and the influence of different sequences on the overall performance. ... More
Reference No: QM0210Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case describes inventory-planning policies followed by Indian Airlines for preventive maintenance of its fleet of Caravelle aircraft that is on the verge of technological obsolescence. The objective is to determine whether the present inventory policies regarding: 1) classification of items, 2) system of stock review and replacement, 3) lead time analysis, and 4) ... More
Reference No: QM0222Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the crew scheduling process for freight trains at a crew change point in Vadodara division. The various labour related constraints are given. The objective of this case discussion is to develop an information system, possibly a decision support system, to aid in the crew scheduling decision. ... More
Reference No: RJMC0013Pages: 13Published on: 8, November, 2010
Abstract: The Director of the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, has to decide on a strategy to meet his objective of developing, promoting, and propagating the science and art of Siddha, an ancient system of medicine. The strategy assumes importance in the light of the recent efforts of the government to ... More
Reference No: PROD0145TECPages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note deals with the important aspects of integrated maintenance management. Issues discussed relates to: 1) for management: role and organizational structure; 2) for/in maintenance: strategy formulation and action plan; 3) planning, allocation, scheduling and control of resources; 4) design and implementation of information system; 5) inspection and test procedures; 6) control of cost; and 7) ... More
Reference No: PROD0292Pages: 16Published on: 16, June, 2008
Abstract: Novire Technologies, an IT based logistics solutions provider, had introduced a new system called Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) which uses Global Positioning System to track vehicles. ABC Private Ltd (ABC), a cement manufacturing company, decided to try this system and went for a pilot study on five of its trucks. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(C)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case deals with the factors that facilitate comparison with standards of performance, budgeted or past, separating financial information and performance indicators. The reporting formats used in one of the four product groups are analyzed with a view to developing understanding of design variables in management reporting systems. ... More
Reference No: MAR0168Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the advertising strategy to be followed for L&T contactors. After explaining the market background and distribution system for the brand, the case gives information on competition and product development that are considered before the advertising and media strategy is decided. The debate centers around a ... More
Reference No: QM0060Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case describes the strategy for introducing a computer- based management information system in a large firm producing a single major product at several factories. ... More
Reference No: QM0129(A)Pages: 32Published 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
Reference No: CMHS0018Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the problems faced by a large hospital in developing a Hospital Information System. The case looks at the overall working of the hospital, the existing nature of computer applications, future plans for computerization and the hospital's willingness and preparedness to design and develop a comprehensive information ... More
Reference No: PROD0266Pages: 9Published on: 26, April, 2004
Abstract: The central managerial and policy issue presented in the case to understand the implications of reconditioning time, inventory allocation policy, structure of the distribution system to the size of the float inventory as measured by appropriate service level. Such problems arise in a variety of situations. The case presents a ... More
