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: PROD0079TECPages: 23Published 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
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: PROD0302EXPages: 2Published on: 31, March, 2014
Abstract: India has witnessed a large number of stampedes at places of mass gatherings. The exercise is developed to illustrate the application of an operations management concept of inventory build-up diagram to analyse and manage crowd build-up at events/ venues effectively. Such analysis should be useful to facilities planners, administrators, and ... More
Reference No: COMM0020Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case concerns a situation in a plant where a HR manager finds that a candidate for a job opening is someone with whom she has a troubling history. She approaches the General Manager, Operations and shares the details of her experiences and her concerns about this person’s candidature. ... More
Reference No: IS0136Pages: 14Published on: 28, March, 2018
Abstract: The case is meant to be used in an introductory course on Data Visualization or Analytics in either a business school or any other context where students have had some exposure to management topics. This case primarily focuses on introducing students to the basic philosophy and techniques of exploratory data ... 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: 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, end users, 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
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
Reference No: O&DS0001Pages: 8Published on: 3, August, 2023
Abstract: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) is a Miniratna company of the Government of India (GoI), under the Ministry of Textiles. CCI has been serving in the field of marketing of Indian cotton for the past five decades. As an independent entity under GoI, CCI undertakes Minimum Support Price ... More
Reference No: OB0233Pages: 7Published 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
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: CISG0087EXPages: 10Published on: 19, July, 2005
Abstract: This case is based on the experience of a small financial firm, Shiva Financial Services (SFS), involved in the collection of bills for a large cell phone operator. SFS uses electronic spreadsheets extensively in monitoring the collection process. The case illustrates the way SFS uses the spreadsheet software for data ... More
Reference No: IS0138Pages: 16Published 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
Reference No: MAR0383Pages: 14Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: Abstract The case describes locations, facilities, infrastructure, market, manpower, customer profile, competition and performance of one training and experimentation outlet. It also describes different types of experiments (operations, service, and customer related) conducted at the outlet. Outlet in-charge / sales officer is faced with the issues of deciding what research/ experiments ... More
