Reference No: PROD0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... More
Reference No: MAR0168Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the advertising strategy to be followed for L&T contactors. After explaining the market background and distribution system for the brand, the case gives information on competition and product development that are considered before the advertising and media strategy is decided. The debate centers around a ... More
Reference No: MAR0346Pages: 25Published on: 24, October, 2002
Abstract: This case of the launch of the daily Dainik Bhaskar in Jaipur is aimed at bringing out the realities of the market place in the newspaper industry. It exemplifies the fact that there is nothing called a monopoly market or even a saturated market. It requires vision, courage and most ... More
Reference No: PSG0105Pages: 56Published on: 22, October, 2008
Abstract: The Ghaziabad (GZB) goods shed was one of the top rail goods handling points in the National Capital Region (NCR). The growth was expected to be robust in the forthcoming years, since GZB and Noida were high growth districts in the Uttar Pradesh part of the NCR. GZB goods shed ... More
Reference No: PROD0107Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This comprehensive case deals with all aspects of materials planning and control in a medium?sized public sector manufacturing organization with an annual sales turnover of over Rs 3 crore. The emphasis is on spare parts management. The case raises the following issues: fixing of targets for investment in inventories; inventory ... More
Reference No: CISG0132Pages: 10Published on: 17, March, 2016
Abstract: Computerization of a government department is a very challenging process as it involves multiple stakeholders and power centers. Stakeholder identification as well as designing a system specific to the needs of a particular department can be a complex process. The computerization of police department in WKSWI was initiated in mid 90’ ... More
Reference No: MAR0181(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More
Reference No: F&A0249Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The general manager was considering what additional control information should be collected and what control practices adopted so that the venture would be successful, and conform to plans. He was concerned about the increasing outstanding balances in the current accounts for supplies and requisites to fishing boats.This case is ... More
Reference No: IS0137Pages: 15Published on: 26, March, 2019
Abstract: The case deals with a chain of hospitals, that has grown vary fast in last few years as a result of various acquisitions and new developments. The hospital chain is lagging behind in use of technology. The IT department is inward looking and the focus is more on provide support ... More
Reference No: PROD0266Pages: 9Published on: 26, April, 2004
Abstract: The central managerial and policy issue presented in the case to understand the implications of reconditioning time, inventory allocation policy, structure of the distribution system to the size of the float inventory as measured by appropriate service level. Such problems arise in a variety of situations. The case presents a ... More
Reference No: STR0465Pages: 27Published on: 31, March, 2022
Abstract: The case describes the journey of Raymond Group, an Indian family business group. The case focuses on the dispute between Vijaypat Singhania and his son, Gautam Singhania, over a “housing agreement”. The case has been prepared using data only from secondary sources. Therefore, it is information rich and narrates both ... More
Reference No: BP0223(A)Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Mr Suresh Jha, the new Managing Director of Natural Resources Corporation. It has been brought to his notice that the company is likely to incur losses for the first time since its inception in 1965. He is required to evaluate the current strategy and ... More
Reference No: MAR0085TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This note is a summary of the research project carried out in industrial concerns of Ahmedabad and examines the various functions of purchase management with regard to organizational patterns, information and reporting systems, major activities performed by purchase departments, their methods of buying and inventory management. An attempt is made ... More