Reference No: QM0279(A)Pages: 18Published on: 29, March, 2019
Abstract: Mr. Sajjan Jindal, MD of JVSL (nos JSW) wanted to bring the latest technology of iron making into India. His project went to several cost overrun and time overrun due to several foreseen and unforessen circumstances. This case discusses the issues new technology introduction in iron making area, problem faced ... More
Reference No: CMA0378Pages: 4Published on: 27, September, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the application of linear programming in the procurement, processing, disposal of paddy keeping in view market fluctuations of prices and storage availability. ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(D)TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the models for determining Economic Order Quantities (EOQs) for items in a multi?item situation with constraints. The derivation of EOQs for items under the constraint of average total investment in inventories is given. The EOQs for items where there is a constraint on total workload (i.e., number ... More
Reference No: MAR0358(C)Pages: 9Published on: 8, November, 2004
Abstract: The Director of National Institute of Tobacco was faced with the decision problem of pricing of mini cigarettes in India with a focus on likely recommendation to government regarding excise duty (For details refer to Bingo Brands A and B). The case describes the research design and the results obtained ... More
Reference No: CMA0633TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: This note identifies the factors that affect the demand for working capital loans on a farm. It also explains the need for estimation of working capital loans and the problems confronted by lending institutions in its precise estimation. The note gives various models and their limitations in estimating the working ... More
Reference No: MAR0276(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case describes broad decision problems, research objectives, a two phase research plan, and details of each phase of research about a stores item (V belts) used by industrial units. The sampling plan and data collection approach/instrument used in each phase of the study are also described. A preliminary ... More
Reference No: QM0249TECPages: 7Published on: 28, November, 2005
Abstract: In this technical note we discuss some useful techniques for gathering sensitive data. We discuss three methods of Randomized response surveys warner's methods, unrelated questions method and a method for gathering sertives quantitative data. All there methods has been extensively field tested and has been found to be of great ... More
Reference No: STR0470Pages: 18Published on: 16, August, 2023
Abstract: In recent years, there has been a major shift in the dining preferences of consumers, more so, after the current Covid-19 crisis. Considering safety and hygiene, now, consumers would rather enjoy food in the comfort of their homes as against dining out. This change has completely revolutionized the food service ... 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: O&DS0005EXPages: 3Published on: 22, April, 2024
Abstract: Palak Sheth is the proprietor of Vastrapur Widgets Limited (VWL), which manufactures widgets for machines that produce engineering goods. Sheth is facing a dilemma regarding an export order for 1,000 units. The dilemma is whether VWL should use the existing raw material or discard it and use new raw material, which ... More
Reference No: QM0283Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A middle aged woman was advised hysterectomy based on the clinical symptoms presented by her. Hysterectomy was advised by an Oncology Gynecology surgeon. An experienced Urological Consultant advised against hysterectomy. Ms. Tara was confused and hence through a common friend reached out to a Gynecologist for a second opinion. The ... More
Reference No: MAR0271TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More
Reference No: CMA0334Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case describes the milling arrangements made by the paddy marketing board. Paddy stored in ten places was distributed among sixteen mills. ... More
