Search results for 'operations management'

Authors: Raghuram, G; Kuberkar, Gouri;

Reference No: MAR0394 Pages: 59 Published 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

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Vohra, Neharika;

Reference No: PSG0081 Pages: 24 Published 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

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Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Mrinmoy Majumder;

Reference No: P&IR0209 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, June, 2011

Abstract: Shweta, Head, India Operations of FV IT Labs, was facing a decision dilemma. While she was aware of irrational behaviour on part of the founder and CEO of the company at times, there seemed to be nothing she could do about it. From trivial matters like bill payments to approval ... More

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Authors: Vohra, Neharika; Chari, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: OB0245 Pages: 49 Published on: 22, March, 2021

Abstract: Headquartered in France, founded in 1976, a family firm with professional management Decathlon started retail operations in India in 2009 in B2B format and in B2C format in 2013. Decathlon India was the first country among 55 other countries where Decathlon operated to earn profit within five years of its selling directly ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0079TEC Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: This is a comprehensive note covering all aspects of work simplification/time and motion study. The note covers in detail method study, motion study and various work measurement techniques. The note is prepared on the basis of several books and other published materials. ... More

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Authors: Satia, J K; Thomas, J S; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: P&IR0160 Pages: 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

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0050 Pages: 18 Published 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

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Authors: Kar, Sanjay Kumar;

Reference No: MAR0393(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 11, December, 2007

Abstract: The case deals with strategy and launch plan of Indian operations of MakeMytrip.com (MMT)--an exciting online travel service provider. This case discusses challenges and opportunities existed in the online travel market during the launch phase. The management felt that there was plenty of opportunities but anticipated competition in ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Tripathy, Arabinda; Bhatt, Gunjan;

Reference No: PROD0246 Pages: 35 Published 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

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Authors: Jain, Rekha;

Reference No: IS0138 Pages: 16 Published on: 6, February, 2019

Abstract: The Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) of the Gujarat government was a complex system that spanned multiple departments and stakeholders. It had been operational since 2009. However, over time, the underlying technology had become obsolete and the government wanted to upgrade to IFMS Phase-II on a new platform and provide additional ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Sheth, N R; Gandhi, J S;

Reference No: F&A0174(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Case (A) describes the process of extending banking operations into a traditionally backward rural area. It brings out the strategy adopted by the management of a major commercial bank for opening a rural branch and the branch manager's approach to the problem of communicating the benefits of banking to the ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0092(B) Pages: 17 Published 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

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Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Premapuri, Priyanka;

Reference No: OB0233 Pages: 7 Published on: 26, June, 2018

Abstract: Mohan Dixit, Head, Sales and Marketing, India Operations, EuroMotoCorp Pvt. Ltd., an automobile manufacturing multinational company headquartered in Munich, Germany. This case outlines the harried nature of his life: professional problems (decrease in the market share, not being able to say 'no', unable to delegate, pressed for time, member of ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0263(D) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The exercise of formulating the policy guidelines by way of systematic analysis of the environment in which the bank operated, its competition, endusers, operations and past performance is described in the case. It was now possible to formulate the expected performance of the various operating units for the next ... More

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