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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; 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: 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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Authors: Singh, Amarjeet; Srivastava, U K;

Reference No: CMA0571(A) Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1983

Abstract: The union is a loss-making unit of a state corporation. Each division claims to operate best. The case depicts overall management and marketing systems. It establishes the linkages between various departments and costing systems. The effect of costing systems and price policy raises issues of management and linkages. ... 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: 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: Kar, Sanjay Kumar;

Reference No: MAR0393(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 11, December, 2007

Abstract: The case deals with strategy and launch plan of Indian operations of MakeMytrip.com (MMT)--an exciting online travel service provider. This case discusses challenges and opportunities existed in the online travel market during the launch phase. The management felt that there was plenty of opportunities but anticipated competition in ... 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: 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: 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

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Authors: Sharda, Kirti;

Reference No: OB0224 Pages: 18 Published on: 31, March, 2016

Abstract: The case, “Shivani Carriers Pvt. Ltd.: Managing Employee Motivation at the Bottom of the Pyramid”, has been designed to teach students about the basic principles of employee motivation. The case is also a representative example of the problems faced by small and medium-sized businesses in employee acquisition, motivation, and retention, ... More

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Authors: Barua, Samir K; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PROD0254 Pages: 19 Published on: 24, April, 2003

Abstract: The items used by India Post can be classified into two broad categories: a) security items and b) non-security items. Security items are items that can be easily converted into cash, such as stamps, postal stationery, service stamps, Indian Postal Order, Kisan Vikas Patra and National Savings Certificates. The non-security ... More

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Authors: Satia, J K; Thomas, J S; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: P&IR0160 Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1983

Abstract: Matsushita Electric of Japan is among the world's largest consumer electronics companies. Half of its sales and a quarter of its workers are, however, outside Japan. The case describes the operations of Novino Batteries, one of two nearly identical Matsushita joint ventures in India that were established in 1972. The case ... 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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