Search results for 'Operations Management'

Authors: Raghuram, G; Len Varghese George; Nishant Thusoo; Satyam Shivam Sundarm;

Reference No: CIPR0004(A) Pages: 36 Published on: 23, March, 2010

Abstract: This case focuses on risk identification in the context of a railway Public Private Partnership (PPP) project. The perspective is that of a lender. The project was to provide broad gauge (BG) rail connectivity to Pipavav port from Surendranagar, over a distance of 265 kms. The case provides the salient features ... More

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Authors: Sahay, Arvind; Joshi, Varuna M; Chainani, Renisha; Nambiath, Sudeesh;

Reference No: MAR0522 Pages: 31 Published on: 2, August, 2022

Abstract: The case highlights the journey of a digital gold loan start-up which offers low interest rates, doorstep service, speedy documentation, locker and quick gold withdrawal features to customers looking for a gold loan. This enables the customers to eliminate the fear of social stigma associated with gold loans and complete ... More

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Authors: Debabrata Nag; Bhushan Vidya; Kaushik S; Jayaswal Sachin;

Reference No: QM0273 Pages: 21 Published on: 22, March, 2014

Abstract: The case deals with the functional and behavioral issues faced by an oil refinery shift in-charge regarding workforce management. In addition to the refinery policy requirements the behavioral constrains become extremely important for consideration. An unwanted combination of Manager-Supervisor or Supervisor-Operator can potentially decrease the performance and pose threat to ... More

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Authors: Huber, Hans;

Reference No: CIPR0018 Pages: 10 Published on: 13, May, 2014

Abstract: The extensive political debates inside and outside the Portuguese parliament on the future and adequate control over ANA E.P. often failed to recognize the long and changing history of Portuguese airport regulation. Privatization of the national airport operator is a fairly recent episode if seen from the perspective of ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Sastry, S Trilochan; Tripathy, Arabinda;

Reference No: PROD0245 Pages: 5 Published on: 24, June, 1999

Abstract: The case illustrates an operation management problem in a manufacturing process that involves batch production and the use of a furnace, requiring very long heat treatment time. The case allows the class to do bottleneck analysis and explore several alternatives for improving productivity and output. Finally, it also illustrates the ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0290 Pages: 35 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More

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Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti; Dixit, M R;

Reference No: BP0301 Pages: 15 Published on: 22, September, 2002

Abstract: This case describes the management practices, with special focus on Human Resource Management and organizational culture building, of NIIT. From a fledging organization 1981, NIIT has grown to become the third largest software company in India. It has a base of 1000 clients and operation in 30 countries. The case provides an opportunity ... More

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Authors: Banga, Charu; Kumar, Abhay; Deodhar, Swanand;

Reference No: STR0466 Pages: 17 Published on: 11, May, 2022

Abstract: In 2018-19, Jet Airways stood nearly grounded. An airline that, just 5 years ago, had spread its wings across the world witnessed a stunning turnaround in its fate. The company appeared to face a perfect storm, with competition from low-cost carriers and increasing fuel prices. To excel and be a market ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Anantharaman, K;

Reference No: F&A0155(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case describes a Management control system in operation in a leading India bank and highlights the problems relating to performance evaluation of branches during the case discussion the need for formal management control and reporting system based on predetermined targets relating to deposits, advances, costs and profits is brought ... More

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Authors: Bandyopadhyay, Tathagata; Raghuram, G; Sharma, Yashoverman; Shukla, Niraja;

Reference No: CIPR0002 Pages: 47 Published on: 18, November, 2009

Abstract: Kolkata Port (KoPT) had achieved a turnaround from having made a loss of Rs 7.5 crores (cr) in the year 2000-01 to a net surplus of Rs 465.1 cr in the year 2006-07. A variety of initiatives had been taken during the intervening years with a focus on tariff rationalization, revenues from ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: QM0111 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five widebody Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More

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Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Joy, Roshni;

Reference No: P&IR0207 Pages: 22 Published on: 31, March, 2009

Abstract: The Indian Insurance Industry is facing tough times not only in the business front but also in attracting and retaining talent in the sales function. Aviva India had re-entered the Indian life insurance market in 1995, but started business operations a few years later. In addition to the bank assurance business ... More

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Authors: Mathur, Ajeet;

Reference No: BP0313(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 13, July, 2006

Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Jain, R; Kumar, D; Prasad, R N;

Reference No: PROD0264 Pages: 33 Published on: 18, October, 2004

Abstract: The market share for cement transportation by rail had declined from 56% to 43% over the past decade. In an attempt to arrest the sliding market share, the Indian Railway (IR) wished to focus more on customer service by expanding the scope of its offer to a third party logistics service provider. ... More

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