Reference No: MAR0325(B)Pages: 36Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: FoodWorld is a division of Spencer's, the retailing company of RPG Enterprises (RPG). This case focuses on the supply chain strategy. The key issues were 1) what to stock, 2) where and whom to source from, 3) how to reduce total delivery time from vendor to store and 4) how to reduce the cost ... More
Reference No: CMA0169Pages: 10Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: In June 1969, agriculture in Thanjavur district of Madras state was facing an unprecedented draught. Due to an unforeseen delay of monsoon in catchment areas, Cauvery reservoirs had reached an all time low. The 'Granary of South' as the district was known from time immemorial, was threatened with famine. The problem ... More
Reference No: BP0220(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the system developed by Power Projects and Products Limited for identifying and evaluating opportunities for the company. The senior management team at the company is required to evaluate the system and decide whether to accept it or not. ... More
Reference No: BP0446Pages: 11Published on: 14, December, 2020
Abstract: This case introduces the genre of “wicked problems” in strategy. InspirOn Engineering is a third-generation textile machinery family business. The patriarch, in his 72nd year, has announced his retirement without a succession plan. Chinese acquisitions in Germany have transformed the competitive landscape into two business divisions. The leadership has to ... More
Reference No: BP0265Pages: 8Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More
Reference No: CMA0778TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1999
Abstract: This note first defines agro-processing industries and discuses their size in terms of value added and employment contributions. This is followed by the identification of their strengths and weaknesses, besides discussing (a) their relative importance in the process of economic development, (b) changing profile of demand for their products, (c) ... More
Reference No: MAR0153(A)Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case deals with marketing strategy formulation for gaskets and radiators. Data have been provided for various segments of the market. The case could be used for evaluating distribution channels, promotion strategy, pricing, etc. The case also involves forecasting the demand. ... More
Reference No: O&DS0001Pages: 8Published on: 3, August, 2023
Abstract: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) is a Miniratna company of the Government of India (GoI), under the Ministry of Textiles. CCI has been serving in the field of marketing of Indian cotton for the past five decades. As an independent entity under GoI, CCI undertakes Minimum Support Price ... More
Reference No: RJMC0021Pages: 16Published on: 13, June, 2012
Abstract: The Chief Executive Officer of SCOPE (Society for Creation of Opportunity through Proficiency in English) has to decide which of two models, a public-private partnership model which trained interested youth in the language and certified them, or an Only Assessment Scheme, which only tested and certified candidates, needed to receive ... More
Reference No: MAR0532Pages: 16Published on: 13, April, 2023
Abstract: Kamal Patel and Tushar Thumar, co-founders of Khedut Feeds & Foods Private Limited (KFFPL), were contemplating whether to accept the proposal from Royal Exporters Private Limited (REPL) to become one of its contract manufacturers. REPL was a leading peanut exporter in India that shipped premium peanuts to the European Union (EU) ... More
Reference No: QM0285Pages: 14Published on: 12, October, 2023
Abstract: This case study focuses on computing the value of concessions (subsidies) offered to select passenger segments, particularly students and senior citizens, by a state-owned public transport corporation. In its current form, however, the subsidy structure is telescopic and does not correlate with value of services offered and fares paid by ... More
Reference No: STR0489Pages: 26Published on: 21, April, 2025
Abstract: BluSmart strongly believes that the future of ridehailing is electric and a full stack-vertically integrated business model is necessary for success. Further, legacy taxi companies and ridehailing platforms – which operated with siloed business models would find it increasingly challenging to transition to 100% electric. With this vision for decarbonisation, electrification, and ... More
Reference No: F&A0281(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: PPIL is engaged in activities ranging from pure consultancy to total turnkey projects in high-technology fields, most of them of a pioneering nature. Case (A) describes how, faced with the various problems related to the high degree of diversity in the nature of projects and their geographical dispersion, the need ... More
