Reference No: QM0137(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes the existing document flow and reports generated through the computerized system. Includes comments on the usefulness of the existing systems, and defines problem areas. The case provides sufficient data for developing a gross design of a new computerized system. ... More
Reference No: PROD0230Pages: 4Published on: 23, February, 1995
Abstract: This case emphasizes the criteria of mode choice selection for raw material procurement of Pashu Khadya Company Limited (PKCL). PKCL is engaged in the business of animal feed manufacturing and imports its main raw material, rice bran, from Uttar Pradesh to four factories in Maharashtra. Different modes available from U. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(G)Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the history of industrial relations and unionism, attention is directed to key areas which off and on have accounted for the industrial relations problems in Voltas. These areas are: amalgamation of associated companies, EDP, emergence of VOLSA, contract labour, and agitation by instalment. The stands taken by the ... More
Reference No: QM0230Pages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the project identification formulation and implementation aspects of the computer based freight Operations Information System (OIS) being planned on Indian Railways (IR). This system is expected to bring about improved efficiency through modernization in information handling and decision-making processes, as well as a qualitative change in the ... More
Reference No: CMA0571(B)Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is a continuation of Case (A). It explains the levels of decision-making, concerns at each level, and information flows. It raises the issues of management of information flows. ... More
Reference No: CMA0773EXPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More
Reference No: BP0030(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The casewriter has a talk with the General Management manager in charge of the rayon tyre cord plant of the company about his management style and philosophy. This provides a basis for discussion about the attitudes and approaches of Indian managers who have had some exposure to modern management concepts ... More
Reference No: BP0260Pages: 27Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in sustaining a superior performance in the face of recession. In 1989 the Torrent Group acquired a sick company. The company was turned around by a series of managerial initiatives. A new team of professionals was brought in, formal processes in planning and control were ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More
Reference No: QM0241Pages: 15Published on: 29, September, 2000
Abstract: This case focuses on the issues of concern of the Tobacco Procurement Division of Cigarette Manufacturing Company (CMC). The primary concern was the buying of tobacco at the auction floors, followed by the logistics of processing and inventorying, prior to cigarette manufacture. Since tobacco constitute the single largest cost component, ... 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: PROD0006(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... 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: PSG0091Pages: 17Published on: 24, September, 2003
Abstract: The management of the Vadodara Halol Toll Road Company Limited (VHTRL) was worried about the toll revenues. The actual revenues as a proportion of the projected revenues had declined from 63 percent to 34 percent over the three financial years of operation. Given the cash flows, the VHTRL could run smoothly only ... More
