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  1. Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Limited (B): Installation of Corex-I and II

    Authors: Dutta, Goutam;

    Reference No: QM0279(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 29, March, 2019

    Abstract: COREX, a new technology brought by Mr. Jindal, froze before going into live operations resulting in 10 month delay. This case discusses the project management monitoring methods used by them. Their use of Microsoft Project in place of Primavera is interesting. Before this, India did not have expertise in COREX. The ... More

  2. Woolworths Limited, Australia

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kuberkar, Gouri;

    Reference No: MAR0394 Pages: 59 Published on: 17, April, 2008

    Abstract: Woolworths Limited was Australia's largest retailer in the food, liquor and grocery sector. The retail activities were conducted through the supermarkets (contributing 88% of consolidated sales), general merchandise and wholesale divisions. Woolworths had two key goals: 1) to increase shareholder returns and 2) giving greater customer satisfaction. These led to the development of ... More

  3. Marico Limited: Warehouse Automation and Technology Selection

    Authors: Roy, Debjit; Yadu, Bipin ;

    Reference No: CTL0005 Pages: 22 Published on: 27, December, 2024

    Abstract: The case demonstrates how warehousing automation projects are pitched, initiated and executed when the management is sceptical of the success of new technologies. In FY 2020–2021, Marico achieved a record-high turnover of USD 1.3 billion. The company’s future looked bright, and sales were expected to increase. The situation on the shop ... More

  4. Coil and Sheet Steel Company Limited

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Tripathy, Arabinda; Bhatt, Gunjan;

    Reference No: PROD0246 Pages: 35 Published 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

  5. Rajashree Cement: Engine on Load

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Jain, R; Kumar, D; Prasad, R N;

    Reference No: PROD0264 Pages: 33 Published 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

  6. Dredging Corporation of India

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Vohra, Neharika;

    Reference No: PSG0081 Pages: 24 Published on: 26, February, 2001

    Abstract: Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) catered to about 50 percent of the dredging requirements in India, most of which were at the major ports. This market share had dropped from a 95 percent level, over the past few years, due primarily to liberalization and ports moving away from a nomination basis to ... More

  7. Amul Foods Ltd. **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0050 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More

  8. ULTRON: Managing Warehouse Space and Item Obsolescence

    Authors: Roy, Debjit; Pratap, Mayank; Raj, Premm H;

    Reference No: PROD0317 Pages: 12 Published on: 10, April, 2018

    Abstract: Several white goods companies are grappling with issues such as short product life-cycle and high item obsolescence rates. This case analyzes several strategies to overcome item obsolescence, standardize put-away and picking operations and overcome challenges with low picker efficiency at white-goods warehouses. ... More

  9. Body Line Health Care Limited

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Banerjee, Bibek;

    Reference No: PROD0243 Pages: 4 Published on: 2, September, 1999

    Abstract: Body Line Health Care Limited (BLHCL), a pharmaceutical company with a turnover exceeding Rs 300 crores in 1997-98, with a portfolio of nearly 350 formulations, offered through five divisions, was a major player in the therapeutic segment. The marketing effort was carried out through a field force of 1200 medical representatives (MRs). BLHC ... More

  10. Damodar Valley Corporation (B): 1948-1964

    Authors: Manikutty, S; Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0171 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: The Damodar Valley Corporation was set up in 1948 and was modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in USA. The Case describes the origin of the DVC idea, its setup, and its experiences in the first two decades of operations. The Case raises the interesting question of how DVC was ... More

  11. Madras Refineries Limited

    Authors: Murthy, L S; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0202 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Describes the inventory practices used by Madras Refineries with respect to crude and finished products (diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, etc.) inventory. The steps taken for managing inventory of crude are: continuous contact with suppliers, predicting availability of crude over a planning cycle, and taking corrective action in time. Close ... More

  12. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

  13. International Cosmetics Limited

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Sastry, S Trilochan; Tripathy, Arabinda;

    Reference No: PROD0245 Pages: 5 Published 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

  14. L & T Hydraulic Works

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0446 Pages: 4 Published 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

  15. Punjab Machinery Company (A)

    Authors: Hegde, B K;

    Reference No: PROD0006(A) Pages: 18 Published 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

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