Reference No: COMM0005Pages: 13Published on: 13, May, 2009
Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... More
Reference No: CISG0044Pages: 22Published on: 9, October, 1997
Abstract: This case describes how computerization helped in solving the problems and complexities of the manual systems of the Times of India organization. It discusses a major effort by the centralized IT department to develop and implement an application portfolio to support the new strategic thrust. How this supported the advertisement ... More
Reference No: MAR0261(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Relates to strategic issues of continuing in the business, and evolving an appropriate marketing strategy for promoting product design services offered. Issues raised relate to diagnosing critical problems requiring resolution, identifying needed information, and designing appropriate research studies and instruments for data collection. Four different studies were designed: 1) of users ... More
Reference No: MAR0355Pages: 31Published on: 28, June, 2004
Abstract: The case details out issues on the challenges faced by the organization in a dynamic liberalized economy where auto manufacturers of the world are entering the Indian market. Challenges such as customer focus, process efficiency, and organization structure redesign are described. Four specific (not mutually exclusive) options are set forth ... More
Reference No: BP0058Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Focuses on a pioneer garment-manufacturing companys failure to consolidate its position due to its inability to take advantage of an early entry into the industry. Failure to evolve a clear product-market strategy and to follow up on a national distribution system developed earlier; organizational problems of family enterprise management; and ... More
Reference No: BP0268(B)Pages: 8Published on: 19, November, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the experience of Kanpur Confectioneries Private Limited (KCPL), a family managed company, in being a contract manufacturer for A-One Confectioneries Private Limited. The alliance had worked to the advantage of KCPL. It had prospered as a profitable contract manufacturer. It had used the surplus to diversify into ... More
Reference No: BP0060Pages: 36Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The history of DCMs growth and expansion is given to enable the students identify the strategy of this large Indian company which has diversified into various businesses under one setup. ... More
Reference No: IMG0007Pages: 20Published on: 13, March, 1995
Abstract: This case documents the forces driving the international strategy of Hindustan Lever Limited. It is intended to raise issues of sustainable competitive advantage, as well as issues of managing a portfolio of international and domestic businesses. ... More