Reference No: MAR0232Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Pond's (India) Limited is a public limited company manufacturing and marketing toiletries and cosmetics. In almost all its markets, Pond's products are market leaders, and this is true in the case of cold cream too. This case explains the company's various promotional strategies for Pond's Cold Cream. The focus of ... More
Reference No: BP0123TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note raises some general questions on evaluating any public enterprise's performance with respect to its objectives, and illustrates the performance, budgeting and accountability measures
of State Trading Corporation of India. ... More
Reference No: PSG0092(A)Pages: 32Published on: 31, March, 2004
Abstract: The case focuses on the bidding decision faced by Bharti Cellular Limited in the context of the fourth cellular licensing for cellular services in India. The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) announced the guidelines for the fourth cellular operator's license using the GSM standard in the 1800 MHz range, on January 5, 2001. There ... More
Reference No: CMA0036Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: An agricultural extension officer attached to the block is trying to estimate the demand for improved seed in the block and also to organise the supply of seeds. ... More
Reference No: CMA0774EXPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case discusses the existing norms of commercial banks' input distribution credit to private dealers. Based on the profile of two private dealers the case seeks to examine the desirability of formulating alternative loan appraisal and monitoring criterion based on business performance and ability to meet short-term and long-term debt ... More
Reference No: PROD0259Pages: 20Published on: 1, June, 2004
Abstract: Product Development (PD) in an organization has two critical parameters for competitive advantage: One is meeting customer's needs and the other being time-to-market or speed of delivery. This case discusses these and other important issues in the process of product development at HFCL, and tries to find out how PD ... More
Reference No: PROD0016(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case reviews operating procedures of the company in view of the need for increased production and the plant superintendent's proposal to buy new machinery to provide additional production capacity. ... More
Reference No: CMA0262Pages: 12Published on: 17, August, 1974
Abstract: An agro-chemicals firm is considering expanding the production of two of its major pesticides in powder form. It feels that the markets are located in the north west south-east parts of the country. The bulk of the products consists of filler material, which has to be transported for over 700 km. ... More
Reference No: MAR0265(C)TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More
Reference No: PROD0264Pages: 33Published on: 18, October, 2004
Abstract: The market share for cement transportation by rail had declined from 56% to 43% over the past decade. In an attempt to arrest the sliding market share, the Indian Railway (IR) wished to focus more on customer service by expanding the scope of its offer to a third party logistics service provider. ... More
Reference No: PROD0233Pages: 15Published on: 20, August, 1996
Abstract: In order to respond to the changing auto market, MUL is trying to become more market oriented. The MD is concerned about integration within MUL's operations, i.e., marketing, manufacturing, vendor development, engineering, etc. The objective of the case is to study current mechanisms used bu MUL to coordinate the ... More
Reference No: BP0286Pages: 14Published on: 23, January, 2003
Abstract: This case describes the tasks faced by Ranabir Mukherjee, recently appointed Vice President (Operations), in comprehending the operations of Cosmo Films, a company in the business of packing films, and developing a strategy and plans for enhancing effectiveness and efficiency. It presents the background of the company, the outcome of ... More
Reference No: BP0195Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with Ashok Leyland's expansion plans in two new locations in the context of the changing environmental conditions. Data on the company's products, performance, overall industry demand, competition, and new entrants are given to enable students to evaluate the expansion plan of Ashok Leyland and to decide whether ... More