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: MAR0013(G)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More
Reference No: F&A0354Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Illustrates the approach to inventory management when the production rate is finite and the shortage cost too is finite. It brings out the fact that, in some situations, consciously allowing for shortages may be the optimum strategy. ... 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: 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: BP0282(C)Pages: 29Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the performance, competitive situation, and regulatory environment of TI Cycles in 2000-01. It presents the key initiatives of the management of TI Cycles between 1994-95 and 2000-01 in manufacturing, internationalization, new product development, organizational restructuring and new culture building. Mr. Hari, the new President of TI Cycles ... More
Reference No: BP0014(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and product mix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More
Reference No: BP0070Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Facilitates discussion of action potentials facing the general manager of a field unit of a public sector company. The manager is under pressure from headquarters to improve sales and capacity utilization appreciably in view of a marked drop in the offtake of the State Nutritional Programme. The management systems available ... 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: BP0289Pages: 39Published on: 23, January, 2003
Abstract: This case describes the steps taken by the top management of Cosmo Films Limited, a company in the business of packing films, to turnaround the company. It provides an opportunity to develop an integrated scheme for evaluating the turnaround of Cosmo Films Limited. The company had been losing around Rs. ... More
Reference No: PROD0231TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, October, 1995
Abstract: This note introduces the issues related to managing supply chains. It discusses the managerial constructs in Supply Chain Management and highlights operational problems associated with coordinating activities across different entities in a supply chain. ... More
Reference No: BP0261Pages: 7Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the measures initiated by Torrent Cables Limited to fight the recession. The issue is one of strengthening the measures and introducing new initiatives to prevent the company from becoming sick again. In 1989, the torrent group acquired a sick company and initiated a series of measures to turn ... More
Reference No: PSG0026Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case discusses how a medical officer of a PHC would attempt to utilize the concepts he has learned from a management course to improve the working of his PHC. It describes the steps he would take to achieve this objective (in the context of family planning activities of a ... More
Reference No: PSG0107Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 2009
Abstract: The top management of MPSEZ met to decide on the final price band of its public issue, which was the first of its kind in India. While the lead underwriter had suggested a price band of Rs. 400-440, the company officials were not very sure about the same. It was ... More
