Reference No: MAR0166Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case involves taking a decision on the type of packing to be used for various types of vegetable and cereal seeds. A number of criteria like nonspillage, protection from pests and moisture, and price on packaging have to be taken into account in choosing the packaging material. A ... More
Reference No: MAR0167Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a mediumsized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More
Reference No: MAR0148TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes a simple technique for breaking down the main product benefit into several associated benefits. The "benefit tree" so generated can be used for market segmentation, product differentiation, promotional strategy, etc. ... More
Reference No: MAR0101Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A pharmaceutical company seeks the help of a consultant to study their distribution strategy. The company deals in ethical products and distributes them directly to chemists, hospitals and selected doctors without the use of any wholesale channel. Though the system has worked fairly satisfactorily, the company intends to examine if ... More
Reference No: MAR0102Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case deals with the introduction of an oral analgesic that has a considerable product differentiation and unique selling proposition. Introductory marketing effort of the company is described and a plan for a full launch of the product has to be worked out. ... More
Reference No: MAR0103Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case presents the marketing operations in a medium sized power pump company that has become very strong in certain marketing segments. But the company intends exploiting new marketing opportunities, particularly in agriculture. The company has a fairly traditional marketing setup and requires a total reorientation of its operations. Issues ... More
Reference No: MAR0104Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case presents a review of the marketing operations of a medium-sized hosiery which has become very strong in the local market and now intends to penetrate into wider geographical areas. All elements of the marketing mix deployed by the company have been covered, and students are expected to ... More
Reference No: MAR0105Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The consultant helps the bank segment the environment in order to delineate groups of industries with potential as banking customers. This is an innovative use of market segmentation in a sector where it has not been tried before. As a basis for planning the bank must take the segmentation further. ... More
Reference No: MAR0092(D)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case is an extension of Household Products (India) Limited (C). It describes the events that led to the process of decision making for introducing a new brand of soap: idea generation, concept development, product development and testing, marketing mix development for test marketing and the process of test marketing. ... More
Reference No: MAR0099Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the development of demand forecast for a product which is presently in a totally sellers' market and commands a considerable premium over the control price. As a result, there are serious distractions in the marketplace, and the registration queue gives very little useful indications of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0086Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding the locations of warehouses for the distribution of chemical fertilizers in Gujarat for a large company having 500,000 tonnes capacity. Specifically, the major questions are how many stocks points to use, in what broad geographical areas, exact locations for the depots, inventory levels ... More
Reference No: MAR0085TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This note is a summary of the research project carried out in industrial concerns of Ahmedabad and examines the various functions of purchase management with regard to organizational patterns, information and reporting systems, major activities performed by purchase departments, their methods of buying and inventory management. An attempt is made ... More
Reference No: MAR0078Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The distribution of cigarettes is effected through distributors to whom geographic zones are allocated. The terms to distributors and other levels of distribution seems to encourage interzonal poaching and a determination of the service level from the company's point of view due to interdistributor competition. ... More
Reference No: MAR0059Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More