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Authors: Yegneshwar, S;

Reference No: CISG0002TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: Learning is a very general term encompassing a wide variety of activities and is, hence difficult to define. It has commonly been regarded as the process of assimilating knowledge leading to increased understanding, summarization of experience, or any process which helps improve performance over time. Machine learning is an area ... More

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Authors: Khanna, Varun; Kaul, Asha;

Reference No: COMM0010 Pages: 17 Published on: 16, January, 2013

Abstract: In 2009 Brigade Enterprises Limited (BEL), with operations in the real estate sector and construction in South India, prepared a blueprint for implementing Total Transformation in the organization.  A central communication channel was identified as a “must” area for improvement. Active and passive measures were adopted to make the internal communication ... More

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Authors: Dutta, Goutam;

Reference No: PROD0329(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, November, 2021

Abstract: The case deals with several kinds of uncertainties that were involved when Jindal South West (JSW), the largest steep producer of India, carried out a project for the 'single block blast furnace technology' for their integrated steel plant at Dolvi, Maharashtra. The company engaged in executing this mass operation which ... More

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Authors: Dutta, Goutam;

Reference No: PROD0329(B) Pages: 24 Published on: 1, November, 2021

Abstract: The case deals with several kinds of uncertainties that were involved when Jindal South West (JSW), the largest steep producer of India, carried out a project for the 'single block blast furnace technology' for their integrated steel plant at Dolvi, Maharashtra. The company engaged in executing this mass operation which ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L; Reynolds, J;

Reference No: F&A0069 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: The management determines their costing system's suitability for their foundry operation so that they can determine the price they should pay for buying castings from outside sources. Costing information is also required for fixing the selling prices of the end-products. The case provides material for discussing the relevant costs ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Mehta, Kiran J; Shah, B G;

Reference No: F&A0115(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multiproduct situation. Suggestions are also made ... More

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Authors: Singh, J P;

Reference No: IMG0015EX Pages: 7 Published on: 31, July, 1998

Abstract: Asian Toys faces the unfortunate situation of closing down its operations owing to injuries caused by the use of its products, by children, and the resultant adverse publicity. However, the key issues are product recall, compensation to victims, and the extent of information to be released to Public. Asian Toys ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Dixit, M R; Bhat, Ramesh; Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar;

Reference No: MAR0383 Pages: 14 Published on: 14, July, 2006

Abstract: Abstract The case describes locations, facilities, infrastructure, market, manpower, customer profile, competition and performance of one training and experimentation outlet. It also describes different types of experiments (operations, service, and customer related) conducted at the outlet. Outlet in-charge / sales officer is faced with the issues of deciding what research/ experiments ... More

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Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Koshy, Abraham; Oburai, Prathap; Joy, Roshni;

Reference No: P&IR0206 Pages: 41 Published on: 10, September, 2008

Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More

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Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil K; Verma, Sanjay; Ray, Prantika;

Reference No: HRM0243 Pages: 9 Published on: 22, April, 2019

Abstract: Sanjay Sahay, Additional Director General of Karnataka Police and the mastermind behind the fully operational IT ecosystem for Karnataka police reviewed the challenges and bottlenecks in the implementation of the system. He pondered upon the next steps in the direction of national implementation of the technology and his future career ... 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: 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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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&A0269 Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes in detail the corporate plan introduced by a new management team in a large public sector undertaking after there has been considerable criticism of the inability of indigenous suppliers of power equipment to deliver the promised supply. The corporate plan is described in detail and adequate data relating to ... More

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