Search results for 'operations management s'

Authors: Korgaonker, M G; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PROD0215 Pages: 38 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: This case describes the maintenance organization, maintenance facilities, and maintenance requirements of passenger trains coming to Bombay Central. The objective of this case is to help understand the complexities of a maintenance setup operating under dynamic arrival of jobs for maintenance. ... More

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

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

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

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

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

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

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

Authors: Murthy, L S; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0202 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1988

Abstract: Describes the inventory practices used by Madras Refineries with respect to crude and finished products (diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, etc.) inventory. The steps taken for managing inventory of crude are: continuous contact with suppliers, predicting availability of crude over a planning cycle, and taking corrective action in time. Close ... More

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

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

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

Authors: Roy, Debjit; Pratap, Mayank; Raj, Premm H;

Reference No: PROD0317 Pages: 12 Published on: 10, April, 2018

Abstract: Several white goods companies are grappling with issues such as short product life-cycle and high item obsolescence rates. This case analyzes several strategies to overcome item obsolescence, standardize put-away and picking operations and overcome challenges with low picker efficiency at white-goods warehouses. ... More

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

Authors: Dalvadi, Yagnesh; Tilak, Madhura; Makwana, Chetna; Chand, Vijaya Sherry;

Reference No: RJMC0042 Pages: 7 Published on: 5, January, 2016

Abstract: Mr D M Patel, Senior Manager, Mobile Fish-selling Vans project, Gujarat Fisheries Central Co-operative Association Limited (GFCCA), had to present a plan to the Governing Body for the project which had been making losses for the last few years. He had GFCCA’s annual accounts for 2009-2010 with him, but ... More

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

Authors: Agarwalla, Sobhesh Kumar; Pandey, Ajay;

Reference No: F&A0552(B) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, June, 2020

Abstract: This case is a sequel to the “IndiGrid: Creating India’s First Power Transmission InvIT (A)” case. It describes the deal that would replace the trust’s original sponsor, Sterlite Power, with a new set of KKR-led financial investors. It provides an opportunity to discuss the consequences of this change ... More

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

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

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0079TEC Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: This is a comprehensive note covering all aspects of work simplification/time and motion study. The note covers in detail method study, motion study and various work measurement techniques. The note is prepared on the basis of several books and other published materials. ... More

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

Authors: Raghuram, G; Padmanabhan, Geeta;

Reference No: QM0224 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: This case describes how the fueling plan of buses can affect the fuel expenditure, since the prices of fuel differ in various locations. The objective of this case is to pick up fuel at the cheapest points, ensuring that there is enough fuel to travel from one fueling point to ... More

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

Authors: Narayanaswami, Sundaravalli;

Reference No: O&DS0001 Pages: 8 Published 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

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+

Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Turaga, Rama Mohana; Mittal, Shweta;

Reference No: PSG0123 Pages: 19 Published on: 28, July, 2017

Abstract: ‘Saksham’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of one of the largest public sector companies in India, the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), provides specific training in skills required for plastic industry to low-income communities potentially affected by GAIL’s business operations. Unlike a typical GAIL CSR programme, which ... More

• Add to Wishlist
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Google+