Reference No: QM0235Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This case provides data on manufacturing process, raw material availability, management and organization, as well as project costs. It is meant to be used as an exercise in project appraisal. ... More
Reference No: PSG0088Pages: 37Published on: 24, April, 2003
Abstract: This case is on China Post that, like India Post, operates in a developing country with a large population and vast distances. For China Post, the period of around 1998 was one of transformation, with reform being the only way to survive the challenge of changing times. On the threshold of ... More
Reference No: CMHS0019Pages: 4Published on: 4, July, 2012
Abstract: The head of the general surgery department at City Municipal Hospital was not happy with the current system of charging all major surgeries uniformly, since each type of surgery consumes different amounts of each surgical resource. He was wondering if it would be possible to get a handle on 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: PROD0283Pages: 11Published on: 16, July, 2004
Abstract: The case series deals with the successful initiation of Tata Steel in various fields. This resulted in Tata Steel becoming lowest cost steel producer in the world. The case series documents the various initiations. ... 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: OB0055Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Life story of an entrepreneur, with emphasis on the process of establishing the enterprise and its management. Illustrates several behavioural dimensions of entrepreneurs. ... More
Reference No: BP0044Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the pressures and problems faced by a man with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from abroad, and consulting experience in India, when he decides to get involved in his family business. Dr C.A. Narayanan takes charge of Kannagi Mills, a unit of the Alagappa Group headed by his ... More
Reference No: F&A0446Pages: 4Published on: 22, September, 1998
Abstract: The case deals with a proposal to be prepared by materials manager for buying a new brand sawing machine, the purchase of which could stop sub-contracting of the cutting operation. To get the budget sanctioned, he has to justify his case before the management with attractive return on such an ... More
Reference No: BP0259Pages: 10Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: In 1989, Torrent Group acquired Mahendra Electricals Ltd., a sick company. This case describes the circumstances leading to the acquisition, the motivation of Torrent Group, the technology, competition and customers of the acquired company, the performance of the company, and the strategic options developed by the new management. The new team ... More
Reference No: PROD0219Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This is a case in which the mode choice (a suitable combination of road/rail/water) for movement of iron ore to a sponge iron plant needs to be decided upon. This mode choice would also influence the finished material movement. In fact, since the market demand is more than ... More
Reference No: PROD0280(B)Pages: 7Published on: 16, July, 2004
Abstract: The case series deals with the successful initiation of Tata Steel in various fields. This resulted in Tata Steel becoming lowest cost steel producer in the world. The case series documents the various initiations. ... More
Reference No: PROD0029TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Describes a modern well?organized and rationalized procedure for discovering unnecessary hidden costs. The effective use and orderly application of value engineering concepts through its three basic steps, seven phases of job plan and thirteen techniques have been discussed in detail. ... More
