Reference No: F&A0208Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: The focus of this case is on the problem of recognition of current income when related expenses are spilled over to the next accounting year (e.g. for future warranty repair costs). The issues that arise are whether it is enough to record future expenses as and when they arise ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(D)Pages: 52Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Case (D) describes the marketing information system of the company. It also describes the company's annual marketing planning process. Various forms used for the purpose of reporting, collating and disseminating information are included. Roles and functions of various marketing executives are described. ... More
Reference No: PROD0328Pages: 17Published on: 21, September, 2020
Abstract: Aries Agro, an agribusiness firm, faced two prime challenges – the safety and productivity of its workers. When traditional software systems fell short of addressing these challenges, the firm contemplated the implementation of an IoT (Internet of things) based solution. This IoT based solution captures the movement of workmen and generates ... More
Reference No: O&DS0007(A)EXPages: 3Published on: 6, January, 2025
Abstract: This case revolves around SYS Fertilizers, an established agribusiness firm, that faced a capacity dilemma in its nitric acid production line. The company received an offer to export an additional 70 metric ton (MT) of concentrated nitric acid (CNA) daily, but this new demand would exceed their current production capacity. The ... More
Reference No: QM0277Pages: 13Published on: 29, March, 2017
Abstract: The case describes the hardships faced by Dr. Swati Bhargava, an academician when she was stranded in Kathmandu, Nepal after an earthquake in April 2015. The Kathmandu airport was closed for operations after the earthquake. Even though Dr. Bhargava had a confirmed ticket to Ahmedabad via Delhi from Kathmandu by an ... More
Reference No: QM0279(B)Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: O&DS0007(B)EXPages: 4Published on: 6, January, 2025
Abstract: Shruti, the Production Manager at SYS Fertilizers, is drafting a budget to optimize profits for nitric acid plant. SYS Fertilizers produce nitric acid in three concentrations, i.e. 60%, 68%, and 98%. Prices vary for each concentration and distribution channel via tankers, containers, and pipelines.
Shruti's challenge is to strategise a plan aligning ... 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: QM0101(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
Reference No: QM0255TECPages: 14Published on: 30, November, 2011
Abstract: The aim of this technical note is to discuss the Generalized Linear Model (GLM) with examples through the software R. GLM has wide scope and includes Binary logistic regression, Poisson, Gamma, Inverse Gaussian and Multiple Linear Regression with Gaussian error. We have discussed binary logistic regression (BLR) and Poisson regression ... More
Reference No: QM0101(D)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(C)TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the models for determining economic order quantities when quantity discounts are given. The models with "all unit" discount and "incremental" discount are presented and economic order quantity for each case is determined. Illustrative examples for each case are provided to show the use of the model and the determination ... More
Reference No: F&A0567Pages: 11Published on: 2, November, 2022
Abstract: Nicolas Dupont, the owner of Chateau de Montana, a struggling (and old) boutique hotel in Crans-Montana Ski Resort, Switzerland, wished to renovate and reposition his family-owned hotel to target higher room rates. Dupont commissioned Olga Mitireva and Yulia Belopilskaya as consultants to assess the proposition. The consultants had to extract ... More
Reference No: QM0101(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
