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  1. Coordinated Production (Replenishment) For a Group of Integrated Items

    Authors: Shukla, P.R.;

    Reference No: PROD0153TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Discusses coordinated production (replenishment) for items grouped as a "family" using major‑minor setup cost criterion. Some real‑life situations comprising such a family are presented. A model and an iterative procedure is provided to determine the optimal decisions û (a) the family cycle time (T*), and (b) the item multiples ( ... More

  2. Comparative Performance Evaluation of Silk Reeling Units in Government and Cooperative Sector (A)

    Authors: Moulik, T K; Mathur, D P;

    Reference No: CMA0732TEC(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: The note provides some technological characterization of selected filature unit in government and cooperative sector in India. State wise variation in the capacity utilization and financial performance are discusses and focuses the role of trades in low realization of monetary returns in silk reeling by Government owned units. ... More

  3. Swiss Roll (A)

    Authors: Varma, Jayanth R.; Virmani, Vineet;

    Reference No: F&A0532A Pages: 30 Published on: 30, March, 2015

    Abstract: In September, 2011, to prevent its currency from appreciating after the Global Financial Crisis, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) decided to peg its currency to EUR and announced that it would not let CHF go beyond 1/1.20 EUR. Maintaining the peg required the SNB to purchase foreign currency assets virtually endlessly in ... More

  4. Trends in Social Change: A Study of Three Villages

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0521TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: The note presents the social and economic profiles of three villages - Vilayatpur of Jullander district in Punjab, Sarangpur of Allahabad district in UP, and Zawar, a tribal village of Udaipur district in Rajasthan. It discusses the process and direction of social change which these villages witnessed due to (a) ... More

  5. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojona Rural Road Construction Project Road No 216 (A)

    Authors: Dutta; Goutam;

    Reference No: PSG0129(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 30, July, 2018

    Abstract: S. R. Pandey, Superintending Engineer (SE), Rural Roads Department, Bihar wanted to have a meeting of all the agencies involved, including his other engineers, the contractors to discuss his village road-making project in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojona (PMGSY). This case discusses how the concept of work breakdown is used ... More

  6. Formal and Informal Credit Sources in Tribal Areas: A Case of Dharampur Taluka (A)

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0461(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 15, February, 1978

    Abstract: Part A raises the following issues: 1) What factors would a rural borrower consider in his decision to substitute formal lenders for informal ones in an area like Dharampur? and 2) What should be the objectives and broad content of the credit policies of the formal lenders who are required to substitute ... More

  7. Econometrics, Models and Methodology

    Authors: Tewari, Devi D; Rao, V M;

    Reference No: CMA0696TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: This note defines what econometrics is. The differences between models and economic models are brought out. The six steps involved in econometric model building are (a) statement of theory of hypothesis, (b) specification of theoretical econometric model for testing theory, (c) estimation of the parameters of the model, (d) evaluation ... More

  8. Agro-processing Industries: Size, Strengths, Weaknesses, Importance and Changing Opportunities for Their Growth

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0778TEC Pages: 18 Published 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

  9. Johnson & Johnson Faces the Heat: Consumer Healthcare Division (A)

    Authors: Kaul, Asha; Chaudhri, Vidhi ;

    Reference No: COMM0031(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 25, April, 2025

    Abstract: In 2024, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) was in the throes of three crises. It was staring at reputational loss, failed restructuring, charges of corporate negligence, charges of ethical detours and large financial losses arising from the handling of investigations related to the crises. Despite corporate restructuring and three attempts at filing ... More

  10. Swachh Bharat Mission or the Mission to Make India Clean: Addressing Open Defecation at Massive Scale (A)

    Authors: Iyer, Parameswaran; Pandey, Ajay; Vashisht, Mahima; Smith Daniel W;

    Reference No: JSW0001(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 27, April, 2022

    Abstract: This case is the first of a three-part series that follows the managerial, strategic, and communications decisions of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) or Clean India Mission, the flagship programme of the Government of India to eliminate the practice of open defecation (i.e., not using a toilet) from 2014 to 2019. ... More

  11. Rural Piped Water Supply Scheme at Village Nirmalpura, Nalanda in Bihar (A)

    Authors: Dutta, Goutam;

    Reference No: PROD0327(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 22, March, 2021

    Abstract: This case deals with a project on establishing a rural piped water supply scheme in a village of Bihar. The Joint Chief Engineer, Public Health Division, Patna, Bihar, wanted to have a meeting to discuss his project. His team consisted of the village head, the Joint Chief Engineer (JEC) or ... More

  12. Optimizing Route Planning in Shree Cements Limited: Problems Formulation (A)

    Authors: Ravichandran, N; Tirupati, D;

    Reference No: PROD0260(A) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, September, 2004

    Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More

  13. Single Block Method of Blast Furnace Revamping Project at JSW Steel Plant at Dolvi, Maharashtra, India (A)

    Authors: Dutta, Goutam;

    Reference No: PROD0329(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, November, 2021

    Abstract: The case deals with several kinds of uncertainties that were involved when Jindal South West (JSW), the largest steep producer of India, carried out a project for the 'single block blast furnace technology' for their integrated steel plant at Dolvi, Maharashtra. The company engaged in executing this mass operation which ... More

  14. Interface Between Government and Public Undertakings: An Overview (A)

    Authors: Bhatt, Anil;

    Reference No: BP0158TEC(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This and the subsequent four notes discuss the issues and processes in the area of interface between government and public undertakings. This note takes an verview of the interface and discusses the philosophy and the rationale behind government undertaking of economic enterprises. The possible areas of interface are listed. ... More

  15. Screening for Infections (of Potential Security Guards) in Karnavati Security Agency (A)

    Authors: Ravichandran, N; Patel, Nikunjkumar;

    Reference No: O&DS0003(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 20, November, 2023

    Abstract: The case explores the economics of health screening of potential security guards for possible infections using pooled samples versus individual testing. The context admits an appropriate application of binomial probabilities. The case provides an opportunity to discuss administrative arrangements, infrastructure facilities and information tracking in both pooled and individual samples. ... More

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