Reference No: QM0203Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Presents a problem the Indian Railways faces in deciding to introduce superfast trains. It illustrates the need for a simulation analysis in a complex situation. ... More
Reference No: QM0205TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This paper introduces what an operating system is, how it has evolved over the years, the features of various operating systems, and measures of effectiveness of operating systems. ... More
Reference No: QM0201TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Defines the concept of the managerial decision-making process (MDP) and introduces linear programming as one of the powerful tools of Operations Research (OR) in managerial decision-making. ... More
Reference No: QM0186TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This is a general note on purchasing, dealing with the role of purchasing, different types of purchasing, and different stages in purchasing. The aim of the note is to introduce the purchasing function to students. ... More
Reference No: QM0193TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note contains a description of a decision support system for district-level planning from the user's viewpoint. The system described has a good query and tabulate facility for extracting data pertaining to infrastructure facilities existing in a given district. ... More
Reference No: QM0158Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More
Reference No: QM0105TECPages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This is an introductory note on linear programming. It discusses the graphical solution of LP problems and gives the logic of the method of solving general LP problems. Primal and dual problems have been discussed and their relationships outlined. ... More
Reference No: QM0107Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More
Reference No: QM0111Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five widebody Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More
Reference No: QM0151Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This case is intended to introduce the relevance of linear programming models to short?term production decisions in the handloom sector. It also facilitates discussion of objectives that may be in conflict, such as employment maximization and profit maximization. ... More
Reference No: QM0136Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the funfair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More
Reference No: QM0125TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a short note written in simple, easy-to-understand language. It is intended mainly for use in programmes for participants from the government. ... More