Reference No: ADCLOD0008Pages: 15Published on: 10, February, 2026
Abstract: The case describes the diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives undertaken at ACG (Associated Capsules Group) a multinational pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Mumbai, India. A nuanced view of the simultaneous top-down and bottom-up organizational development (OD) approach was taken by the organization to inculcate D&I in everyday functioning of ... More
Reference No: BP0337(B)Pages: 10Published on: 31, March, 2011
Abstract: This is the second case from a three case series. From 2002 to 2004 Eureka Forbes Ltd. (EFL) took a series of technology initiatives to implement Knowledge Management (KM). The initiative was partially successful and the KM team had many challenges it had yet to face. A small percentage of sales people ... More
Reference No: MAR0521Pages: 25Published on: 4, May, 2021
Abstract: In 2015, NESTLÉ India underwent a major crisis as the product which contributed to nearly 30% of its sales had to be taken off the shelves. Maggi—the go-to convenience food for all generations (especially kids and young adults)—which had entered the market in 1983, was banned. With a market share of 70 ... More
Reference No: PSG0135Pages: 38Published on: 9, February, 2021
Abstract: Oil India Limited (OIL) wanted to replace pumps and generators in nine pumping stations located in three states of India—Bihar, West Bengal and Assam—with 1157-km-long pipelines. This case deals with several types of uncertainties and complexities faced by the project team: selection of pumps, monsoon (weather) problems, drawing ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(C)Pages: 15Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: The case can be used for evaluating data analysis and inferences drawn for selecting one or more product concepts for further scrutiny in the process of new product introduction. The techniques used in this case are for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate regression analysis. The context is that of a research ... More
Reference No: STR0492Pages: 26Published on: 25, July, 2025
Abstract: This case study focuses on the Zoho Corporation's unique path in the Indian IT sector with the CEO Sridhar Vembu at the helm of affairs from company headquarters in rural Tamil Nadu. The case investigates Zoho's unconventional journey to becoming a major worldwide SaaS provider in India's evolving IT/ITES ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(D)Pages: 21Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The owners of TAL were grappling with the issue of which segment to target by their new brand of scooters. Segments were obtained through cluster analysis on: (i) demographic variables and (ii) importance of attributes in deciding the brand. Discriminant analysis was used to confirm the exclusivity of the segments. ... More
Reference No: PROD0294Pages: 22Published on: 27, August, 2010
Abstract: The top management of TAKE Supply Chain (TSC) was preparing for a meeting on evaluation of upscaling at PetMate, one of their key customers. The focus was on impressing solutions architects and the presales group on increasing their scope of supply chain solutions to PetMate. Earlier TSC was ClearOrbit, a ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(B)Pages: 10Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: The case is a continuation of Indian Products Limited (A): Plan for Data Analysis. It describes the process of data preparation, including preparation of the codebook, and proposed data analysis plan for achieving the objectives of the research described in case (A). The objectives were to assess whether an opportunity ... More
Reference No: P&IR0208Pages: 4Published on: 29, September, 2010
Abstract: A garment manufacturing company located at Gurgaon, Haryana associated with Marks and Spencer (M&S), a large retailer was in the news when The Observer of London exposed the near sweatshop conditions existing in Indian factories. The company and the retailer were accused of violating Ethical Trading Initiatives (ETI) and ... More
Reference No: MAR0092(D)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case is an extension of Household Products (India) Limited (C). It describes the events that led to the process of decision making for introducing a new brand of soap: idea generation, concept development, product development and testing, marketing mix development for test marketing and the process of test marketing. ... More
Reference No: MAR0362(A)Pages: 25Published on: 31, May, 2005
Abstract: Bangalore Integrated Systems and Solutions Private Limited ((BISS) was started by a scientist in 1993. It is a technologically driven firm with active interest in developing new products for new markets. Its major product is the shock absorber testing machine used by the automobile industry. The initial years of BISS were ... More
Reference No: PROD0210TECPages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note deals with planning and scheduling implementation of projects. It begins by considering the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) of a project as a fundamental requirement for development of planning and scheduling systems. Various methods of structuring the WBS of projects are first discussed at length, including ways of establishing ... More
Reference No: F&A0571Pages: 32Published on: 15, July, 2022
Abstract: Essar Steel India Limited was one of the first 12 firms admitted for insolvency resolution under a newly created law in India—the lnsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The case describes the challenges faced by the professional turnaround firm Alvarez and Marsal India (A&M) that was appointed by the committee of ... More