Reference No: PSG0135Pages: 38Published on: 9, February, 2021
Abstract: Oil India Limited (OIL) wanted to replace pumps and generators in nine pumping stations located in three states of India—Bihar, West Bengal and Assam—with 1157-km-long pipelines. This case deals with several types of uncertainties and complexities faced by the project team: selection of pumps, monsoon (weather) problems, drawing ... More
Reference No: CMA0785TECPages: 31Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: Considering the new economic environment this note analyses farmers' output and marketed surplus responses to barter terms of trade which is likely to change in the wake of de-protection of trade and industry, besides non-price factors for four/three major agricultural commodity group. It also, in the same context, evaluates ... More
Reference No: MAR0382Pages: 29Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case opens with a brief description of the challenge posed by a leading company in petroleum retailing, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, to the ClubHP brand of HPCL. The case provides brief description of Indian Petroleum Industry and the profiles of key competitors in the industry. It also briefly describes ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(C)Pages: 15Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: The case can be used for evaluating data analysis and inferences drawn for selecting one or more product concepts for further scrutiny in the process of new product introduction. The techniques used in this case are for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate regression analysis. The context is that of a research ... More
Reference No: CMA0821Pages: 16Published on: 27, September, 2021
Abstract: Indiagro is a national level Farmer Producer Company (FPC) consortium that primarily operates in the government to business segment (G2B). It has been appointed by NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.) and the Central Government Department of Consumer Affairs to procure onions under the Price Stabilization ... More
Reference No: CMA0568TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This note covers some important concepts and methods which are normally used for project appraisal. Concepts and methods covered include (1) budgeting 'model' situation, (2) incremental concept, (3) current or constant prices, (4) direct and indirect impacts of a project, (5) acquisition and opportunity costs, (6) initial investment and terminal values, (7) time horizon, (8) time value of ... More
Reference No: PROD0294Pages: 22Published on: 27, August, 2010
Abstract: The top management of TAKE Supply Chain (TSC) was preparing for a meeting on evaluation of upscaling at PetMate, one of their key customers. The focus was on impressing solutions architects and the presales group on increasing their scope of supply chain solutions to PetMate. Earlier TSC was ClearOrbit, a ... More
Reference No: MAR0018Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: In 1959, Mr. Vora's family, which has been in grain business, entered the business of processing and selling quick-cooking oats under the brand name Blossom. Even after effective improvements, sales remained sluggish and average below plant capacity. In spite of the losses, Mr. Vora was determined to succeed in this business. ... More
Reference No: PSG0090TECPages: 17Published on: 5, September, 2003
Abstract: This paper examines the rationale for Indian port privatization
and provides a framework for privatization. In this context, the
term privatization is used to connote private ownership (total or
partial) and/or private management of port related services (some
or all). It analyses the initial efforts of port privatization in ... More
Reference No: STR0469Pages: 30Published on: 20, April, 2023
Abstract: The demand for home deliveries in India soared with the rise of online food delivery (OFD) platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato. On one hand, the OFDs provided the restaurants, much needed visibility, and on the other hand, it empowered the consumers to enjoy delectable food at affordable price within ... More
Reference No: PROD0311Pages: 38Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: This case deals with several types of uncertainties faced by project team in an oil company north east in India. These challenges and uncertainties are in the areas drawing approval, supply chain , critical equipment availability, soll type, control room, soil type, employee availability, environmental clearances, safety and wildlife clearances. This ... More
Reference No: QM0246TECPages: 43Published on: 16, September, 2005
Abstract: This note addresses sampling concepts introduced in a formulaic manner in managerial statistics textbooks like Anderson et. al. [ASW02] or Levin et. al. [LR97] that are used in Quantitative Methods III course. Students with quantitative backgrounds like engineers are unsatisfied with this approach and ask for further information that cannot ... More
Reference No: PROD0210TECPages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note deals with planning and scheduling implementation of projects. It begins by considering the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) of a project as a fundamental requirement for development of planning and scheduling systems. Various methods of structuring the WBS of projects are first discussed at length, including ways of establishing ... More
Reference No: MAR0263TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the decision areas and importance of research in sales and distribution management (Section I) and the process of research (Section II). The last section (Section III) illustrates how research methods could be used for different decision areas. ... More
Reference No: CMA0300Pages: 10Published on: 2, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the regional and intra-regional organizational structure developed by the paddy marketing board for paddy and rice procurement in Sri Lanka. Organizational efficiency at regional level was studied with respect to staffing pattern, workload of the staff members, quantity of paddy and rice procured and the cost of procurement. ... More
