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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Parameswaran, K V;

Reference No: PROD0049(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The case describes how, in a small rubber company, the introduction of a new hydraulic press to replace hand?operated presses brings up questions of meeting production targets and wages of workers in the new press. Targets can be met only if working time is reduced by improving the layout ... More

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Authors: Krishnamachari, T D; Balachandra, R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0045(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes a large maintenance depot of a transport organization and the maintenance schedules followed by the depot with respect to their fleet of buses. It also describes the detailed operations. Because of the restricted time available for the maintenance, the depot manager has to devise a method of ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0045(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes the situation prevailing in the Transport Services Corporation after some improvements in maintenance methods have been introduced. It provides necessary data for simulating the queuing model, and for determining the bottlenecks and how these could be avoided. ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0047(C) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case gives information about the frequency of breakdowns occurring in a particular depot of the transport undertaking as also details about the time needed for repair. Students have to determine the optimum size of repair crews that should be maintained at the depot. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0048 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Requires decision?making in terms of (a) shop layout (foundry), (b) material handling, (c) equipment utilization (cupola and crane), (d) distribution and sequencing of work between skilled and unskilled workers, (e) quality of work,( f) multi?shift working, etc. Students are required to make an integrative analysis and come out ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0031 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The increasing cost of maintenance of the company's large generating station is worrying the management. The case describes maintenance planning and control procedures in all its different sections, viz. boiler houses, turbine sections, cooling towers, etc. The budgets and cost control procedures are also given. The student is required to ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0032 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: A large printing press employing about six hundred persons is operating like a service organization for a state government. There is a large backlog of orders in some sections of the press, whereas some other sections are having excess capacity. The management is working under several constraints, particularly under several ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0036 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The plant engineer proposes to set up an internal maintenance workshop. The case provides ample material to consider this proposal against the company's existing method of operations that is mostly contractual. ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0037 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes how a manufacturing organization plans to introduce preventive maintenance procedures in its plant. The problems that are encountered while introducing preventive maintenance and the paperwork that is necessary are discussed. It also highlights the possible savings that could be made by the introduction of preventive maintenance in a large ... More

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Authors: Parameswaran, K V; Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0022 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An automobile manufacturer attempts to introduce an employee bonus plan in the machine shop. The student is required to suggest a suitable scheme. Data for two manufactured parts are given which give an idea of the existing efficiency level. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C; Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0023 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about a production control situation??how best to utilize the limited number of specialized automatic machines for production of (7 to 10) components of about twelve different designs of a single monopoly product having a limited number of customers but with a slowly growing demand. The machines are being ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0025 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... 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: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(C) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Outlines the discussions between the case writer and the company's executive. It describes the overall assessment of the introduction of PERT in a new company by the Chief Executive himself. The discussions revolve around the consideration of advantages of PERT by the managerial and supervisory cadres. Thought is also given ... More

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