Reference No: BP0278Pages: 3Published on: 25, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the reflections of Dileep Sagar, General Manager (Projects) in Deep Valley Solutions Limited (DVS) on working in teams in a software products company. As a product software company DVS develops and sells packaged software that supports the management of supply chain. The reflections cover aspects like developing ... More
Reference No: PROD0246Pages: 35Published on: 12, September, 1999
Abstract: This case discusses a wide range of supply chain issues, ranging from procurement strategies, managing internal operations, to handing despatches to customers, handled at Coil AND sheet Steel Company Limited (CSSL). The implications of such an integrated look at these decisions are evident because of the tight linkages of material ... More
Reference No: BP0293Pages: 32Published on: 24, April, 2003
Abstract: This case describes the DHL (Express) division of Airfreight Limited and its attempt in nurturing the Indian air express market. Towards the end of 1997, due to changes in the market, the company was facing some major choices. These were (I) how to run the two segments of business, namely, the ... More
Reference No: BP0220(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the system developed by Power Projects and Products Limited for identifying and evaluating opportunities for the company. The senior management team at the company is required to evaluate the system and decide whether to accept it or not. ... More
Reference No: BP0446Pages: 11Published on: 14, December, 2020
Abstract: This case introduces the genre of “wicked problems” in strategy. InspirOn Engineering is a third-generation textile machinery family business. The patriarch, in his 72nd year, has announced his retirement without a succession plan. Chinese acquisitions in Germany have transformed the competitive landscape into two business divisions. The leadership has to ... More
Reference No: BP0265Pages: 8Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More
Reference No: PSG0144(B)Pages: 17Published on: 27, April, 2022
Abstract: The case discusses the detailed microplanning of the risk sources for the PMRC underground corridor metro project. The client, Progressive Metro Rail Corporation was a public sector company floated jointly by the State and Central Government. The principal contractor was a Joint Venture (JV) of five contractors — three foreign and ... More
Reference No: CIIE0009ABPages: 4Published on: 6, November, 2017
Abstract: Ujwal Kalra founded Memorable Shaadi in 2014 while awaiting admission to the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. The startup offered services connecting clients and vendors in the Indian wedding industry. The case elaborates Ujwal’s journey as an entrepreneur and the choices he made including hiring a co-founder and working remotely ... More
Reference No: P&IR0173TECPages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: This technical note seeks to explore the structure, functions and content of the personnel department in Indian industries. Two sources of data are analyzed: 1) Data provided under Section 217(2A) in the annual financial report was analyzed in order to examine the parity of the personnel function visavis other ... More
Reference No: MAR0512(A)Pages: 21Published on: 16, May, 2020
Abstract: UrbanClap was setup in October 2014 to address the opportunity of bringing the workforce from the unorganised sector into the mainstream using the power of technology. It was an on-demand marketplace for services available through a mobile app. In the initial years, UrbanClap, developed as horizontal marketplace, saw intense competition from ... More
Reference No: MAR0512(B)Pages: 3Published on: 16, May, 2020
Abstract: UrbanClap was setup in October 2014 to address the opportunity of bringing the workforce from the unorganised sector into the mainstream using the power of technology. It was an on-demand marketplace for services available through a mobile app. In the initial years, UrbanClap, developed as horizontal marketplace, saw intense competition from ... More
Reference No: MAR0439Pages: 19Published on: 10, July, 2013
Abstract: Ashutosh Sinha is managing VIMPL as rural distribution business involving Villgro stores and village level entrepreneurs (VLE). After spending two years in evolving the business model which provides sustainable products to improve rural livelihood, he has recently started selling FMCG products through VIMPL network. While seeking to expand the business, ... More
Reference No: CMA0778TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1999
Abstract: This note first defines agro-processing industries and discuses their size in terms of value added and employment contributions. This is followed by the identification of their strengths and weaknesses, besides discussing (a) their relative importance in the process of economic development, (b) changing profile of demand for their products, (c) ... More
Reference No: CMA0043(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case covers the attempts made by the State Government in finalizing its plan for a period of five-years. The Working Committee appointed by the Government considers the availability of resources and resource allocation and the steps to be taken for implementing the Plan. ... More
Reference No: PSG0003Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case outlines the problems of an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife
(ANM) in motivating new couples for acceptance of family planning.
Her targets in the new plan are nearly two and a half times
the target of the previous years, and six times her achievement of
last year. She consulted The ... More