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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: Dixit, M R;

Reference No: BP0354 Pages: 8 Published on: 25, January, 2013

Abstract: The case is based on an organization that is guided by the mission to help an under-privileged community. The strategy of the organization therefore is coloured by absence of concern for financial viablity. After becoming aware of the need to enhance operational efficiency, the CEO realizes that a re-engineering of ... More

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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

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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: 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: 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

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Authors: Raghuram, G;

Reference No: QM0238 Pages: 4 Published on: 9, August, 1996

Abstract: This case exercise enables an understanding of applying Queuing models in the context of Queues in a post office. The issues of universalization of country due to computerization, appropriate segmentation of client system to help demand analysis are also highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Vohra, Neharika; Chari, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: OB0245 Pages: 49 Published on: 22, March, 2021

Abstract: Headquartered in France, founded in 1976, a family firm with professional management Decathlon started retail operations in India in 2009 in B2B format and in B2C format in 2013. Decathlon India was the first country among 55 other countries where Decathlon operated to earn profit within five years of its selling directly ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0263(D) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The exercise of formulating the policy guidelines by way of systematic analysis of the environment in which the bank operated, its competition, endusers, operations and past performance is described in the case. It was now possible to formulate the expected performance of the various operating units for the next ... More

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0048EX Pages: 6 Published on: 18, August, 1998

Abstract: This set of Excercises consists of five simple problems, to be solved by beginners, on a data management package such as dBASE, FoxPro or Access. The problems require a straightforward application of features like updating a master file with a transaction file, after setting a relationship between them. The problems ... More

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0047EX Pages: 3 Published on: 18, August, 1998

Abstract: This set consists of five Excercises that can be solved using the interactive features, without any programming, of standard data management packages such as dBASE, FoxPro and Access. The features that are to be used are relation creation between multiple files, and updating a master file with one or more ... More

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Authors: Sharma, Meenakshi;

Reference No: COMM0020 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case concerns a situation in a plant where a HR manager finds that a candidate for a job opening is someone with whom she has a troubling history. She approaches the General Manager, Operations and shares the details of her experiences and her concerns about this person’s candidature. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

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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

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