Reference No: F&A0321Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes a controversy between the marketing manager, who instructs his department to dispose of the accumulated stock of sarees at a price discount of 15%, and the financial advisor, who asserts that the discount would result in a huge loss to the corporation. The controversy provides an opportunity for discussing the ... More
Reference No: MAR0343Pages: 13Published on: 21, September, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the Marketing Manager's decision dilemma in developing a value proposition, and communication strategy for a new fabric wash product. The manager has to evaluate the pros and cons of all communication options in context of a line-extension strategy that, interestingly, is in the form of a new ... More
Reference No: MAR0306Pages: 16Published on: 1, October, 1995
Abstract: The case presents the situation wherein the Marketing Manager of the company has to decide as to which Market Research Agency should be entrusted with the task of carrying out a market research study to enable the organization to formulate their marketing strategy. The case provides the details of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0077Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: An industrial equipment marketing company which markets mining machinery to the coal mines decides to sell boots and uniforms for miners. The company perceives these products as consonant with the rest of its product mix on the ground that they will involve "industrial marketing" to the coal companies. After the ... More
Reference No: MAR0515Pages: 14Published on: 5, January, 2021
Abstract: Tokri.com, a Pune-based hyperlocal e-grocery player was fighting an uphill battle. Its two main domain rivals, Big Basket and Grofers, with diverse business models, were marginally ahead in the race. Conventional brick-and-mortar players and the unorganised local mom-and-pop stores too were fiercely holding on to customers. Tokri planned a ... More
Reference No: CMA0335(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case describes various economic factors affecting the Sri Lanka paddy-rice system. Historical data are available on production, yield, prices, storage capacity, milling capacity, distribution arrangements. Some of the problems of the existing system are also identified. ... More
Reference No: CMA0763Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: The case throws light on how bottom-up, decentralized, and autonomous approach can be helpful in the promotion of loan services. The case discusses how one of the managers identified the need of farmers and tried to develop a suitable product. However, the case also highlights the problems faced in implementation ... More
Reference No: CMA0308(A)Pages: 10Published on: 21, January, 1974
Abstract: The case focuses on the problems the Paddy Marketing Board of Sri Lanka faces in the procurement of rice paddy, maintenance of quality control measures and high cost of procurement. A suitable organizational strategy has to be evolved under the existing system in order to achieve maximum efficiency. ... More
Reference No: MAR0005Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Dissatisfied with the present wholesaling system, the mill wants to change its distribution channels policy. It plans to bypass the wholesalers and go to upcountry semiwholesalers directly. The case includes the recommendations of a consultant as to why, how and what should be done with respect to the company's ... 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: 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: MAR0493(A)Pages: 14Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Case presents the reflections of Mr Deepak Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of MakeMyTrip (MMT) about a meeting he had called for assessing the need and defining the problem for re-designing the home page of MMT, a leading on line travel organisation. The responsibilities and views of Heads of Technology, ... 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
Reference No: BP0378Pages: 20Published on: 19, January, 2015
Abstract: Stahmann Farms Enterprises is an Australian company focused on farming, processing, and marketing of pecans and the high-end macadamia nut. Owning pecan farms, but depending for macadamia exclusively on supply from farmers, it is facing challenges in sourcing nuts and keeping its business profitable to reach the low target of ... More