Reference No: QM0279(B)Pages: 10Published on: 29, March, 2019
Abstract: COREX, a new technology brought by Mr. Jindal, froze before going into live operations resulting in 10 month delay. This case discusses the project management monitoring methods used by them. Their use of Microsoft Project in place of Primavera is interesting. Before this, India did not have expertise in COREX. The ... More
Reference No: CTL0005Pages: 22Published on: 27, December, 2024
Abstract: The case demonstrates how warehousing automation projects are pitched, initiated and executed when the management is sceptical of the success of new technologies. In FY 2020–2021, Marico achieved a record-high turnover of USD 1.3 billion. The company’s future looked bright, and sales were expected to increase. The situation on the shop ... More
Reference No: P&IR0160Pages: 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
Reference No: MAR0394Pages: 59Published on: 17, April, 2008
Abstract: Woolworths Limited was Australia's largest retailer in the food, liquor and grocery sector. The retail activities were conducted through the supermarkets (contributing 88% of consolidated sales), general merchandise and wholesale divisions. Woolworths had two key goals: 1) to increase shareholder returns and 2) giving greater customer satisfaction. These led to the development of ... 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: PROD0243Pages: 4Published on: 2, September, 1999
Abstract: Body Line Health Care Limited (BLHCL), a pharmaceutical company with a turnover exceeding Rs 300 crores in 1997-98, with a portfolio of nearly 350 formulations, offered through five divisions, was a major player in the therapeutic segment. The marketing effort was carried out through a field force of 1200 medical representatives (MRs). BLHC ... More
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: PSG0081Pages: 24Published on: 26, February, 2001
Abstract: Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) catered to about 50 percent of the dredging requirements in India, most of which were at the major ports. This market share had dropped from a 95 percent level, over the past few years, due primarily to liberalization and ports moving away from a nomination basis to ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: BP0092(B)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the post takeover operations of Ganesh Flour Mills by a professional group of managers. Raises the question of ownership of the company in the context of the surpluses generated after the takeover and highlights the temporary character of the takeover of management and the problems in the reconstruction of ... More
Reference No: PROD0202Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Describes the inventory practices used by Madras Refineries with respect to crude and finished products (diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, etc.) inventory. The steps taken for managing inventory of crude are: continuous contact with suppliers, predicting availability of crude over a planning cycle, and taking corrective action in time. Close ... More
Reference No: BP0313(B)Pages: 7Published 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
Reference No: PROD0317Pages: 12Published 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
Reference No: PROD0245Pages: 5Published 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
Reference No: CISG0112Pages: 22Published on: 17, March, 2011
Abstract: ABB, a conglomerate in power and automation, implemented one single SAP across geographical regions via a concept of One-Simple-ABB (OSA) and Regional ERP Management Service Center (REMSC). ABB-India, as the big-brother, took up the challenge to consolidate the ERP's (200+ systems) across the South Asia region with a plethora of challenges ... More
