Reference No: PROD0312Pages: 13Published on: 24, September, 2015
Abstract: Navigators Logistics Company was facing regular issues with the clients in terms of fluctuation in demand volumes and extended credit period. The spread of client transportation requirement was not consistent throughout the year and that was the major point of distress. Further, the process for handling internal transactions was manual ... 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: PROD0299Pages: 1Published on: 28, March, 2014
Abstract: Design of a warehouse includes estimating the number of storage location, establishing the number of tiers, aisles etc. Optimal warehouse design affects the order pick time and customer delivery performance. The participant will use concepts from inventory management to obtain the number of storage spaces and also learn to partition ... More
Reference No: CMA0152(B)Pages: 7Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The case goes further into the activities of the Sarangpur ICD and illustrates how administrative decisions can be made more viable. In the text, the project officer is concerned about the cost of artificial insemination in his project. The text brings out the problem of choice between intensification of distribution ... More
Reference No: PROD0290Pages: 15Published on: 24, May, 2007
Abstract: Bayer CropScience is a world leader in the crop protection business. Significant challenges exist in ensuring availability of pesticides to farmers spread all over India. Indian agriculture is predominantly rain fed and crucially depends on the seasonal monsoon. Different pests may attack the standing crop during different phases of the ... 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
Reference No: PROD0287(B)Pages: 3Published on: 4, July, 2006
Abstract: Hakkai Creates has been supplying precision plastic parts to one of its key customers (who had moved its operations to China) from a plant in China. The end product of this customer has failed in the global market. Hakkai Creates is looking for option-should it return back to Niigata or ... More
Reference No: PROD0254Pages: 19Published on: 24, April, 2003
Abstract: The items used by India Post can be classified into two broad categories: a) security items and b) non-security items. Security items are items that can be easily converted into cash, such as stamps, postal stationery, service stamps, Indian Postal Order, Kisan Vikas Patra and National Savings Certificates. The non-security ... More
Reference No: PROD0245Pages: 5Published on: 24, June, 1999
Abstract: The case illustrates an operation management problem in a manufacturing process that involves batch production and the use of a furnace, requiring very long heat treatment time. The case allows the class to do bottleneck analysis and explore several alternatives for improving productivity and output. Finally, it also illustrates the ... More
Reference No: PROD0246Pages: 35Published on: 12, September, 1999
Abstract: This case discusses a wide range of supply chain issues, ranging from procurement strategies, managing internal operations, to handing despatches to customers, handled at Coil AND sheet Steel Company Limited (CSSL). The implications of such an integrated look at these decisions are evident because of the tight linkages of material ... More
Reference No: PROD0256(B)Pages: 13Published on: 23, June, 2003
Abstract: This case discusses the strategy adopted for improving the Product Development process, identified as the primary factor to have competitive edge. A comprehensive model was developed based on the identified dimensions for improving the product development process throughout the manufacturing supply chain. Several methods of implementing concurrent engineering were reviewed, ... More
Reference No: PROD0256(A)Pages: 13Published on: 23, June, 2003
Abstract: The case is about a company that is a part of a supply chain of manufacturers, located across a few countries, who jointly fabricate and assemble very complex and high-tech products in the IT industry. In such industries, Product Development holds the key while quality, cost, customer preferences and time-to-market ... More
