Reference No: MAR0013(G)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More
Reference No: RJMC0017Pages: 7Published on: 27, May, 2011
Abstract: Dr. Narendran, Director, Indian Medicine (Siddha) College, has been requested by the Head of the College's Pharmacology Department to ensure intellectual protection for, and commercialisation of, a formulation that he had developed for coronary atherosclerosis. Such a request has been made for the first time in the College, and the ... More
Reference No: MAR0352(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: The case describes the market research carried out by TI Cycles for assessing the opportunity available for geared bicycles in India. It presents the background of the company, its marketing function, the new product development process, and the performance till 1996-97. The case provides a detailed plan for market research ... More
Reference No: MAR0538(C)Pages: 10Published on: 12, August, 2024
Abstract: The DS Group was a well-established name in the Indian food and confectionery industry; its offerings in mouth fresheners, confectionery, dairy products and spices were already popular in the market. With an ability to deliver premium-quality innovative products and set trends, the group established itself as a multi-diversified conglomerate that ... More
Reference No: MAR0258TECPages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: It is a non-technical description of various issues that arise in sample selection for marketing research studies. Users' point of view has influenced the content and the style of writing of this note. It draws upon the experience of actual marketing research studies which are included as illustrations. It deals ... More
Reference No: MAR0485Pages: 11Published on: 11, July, 2016
Abstract: This case depicts a managerial problem faced by Tradition and Trust, a traditional sweet and snack manufacturer, which is 100 year old family business manufacturing, retailing and exporting rewri, gajjak, sweets, namkeens and other confectionery products. Like other traditional sweet and snack manufactures, they are facing the challenge of consumers’ shift ... More
Reference No: CIIE0024Pages: 16Published on: 11, May, 2022
Abstract: Three college friends came together to start 'Santa Express'—an on-demand delivery service serving customers for pickup and delivery of handy and non-perishable goods in Kochi, Kerala. The idea was based partly on market research and raw intuition. While they were initially able to grab public attention with their social ... More
Reference No: MAR0538(B)Pages: 6Published on: 12, August, 2024
Abstract: The DS Group was a well-established name in the Indian food and confectionery industry; its offerings in mouth fresheners, confectionery, dairy products and spices were already popular in the market. With an ability to deliver premium-quality innovative products and set trends, the group established itself as a multi-diversified conglomerate that ... More
Reference No: MAR0511Pages: 21Published on: 31, January, 2020
Abstract: Lupin, an India-based pharma firm, started its Novel Drug Discovery and Development (NDDD) division in 2010. In 2018, the division licensed MALT1 inhibitors to AbbVie, an MNC Pharma firm for a down payment of USD 30 million, to be followed by progressive payments of USD 947 million over 10 years. This was the first success ... More
Reference No: MAR0538(A)Pages: 19Published on: 12, August, 2024
Abstract: The DS Group was a well-established name in the Indian food and confectionery industry; its offerings in mouth fresheners, confectionery, dairy products and spices were already popular in the market. With an ability to deliver premium-quality innovative products and set trends, the group established itself as a multi-diversified conglomerate that ... More
Reference No: MAR0090Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case outlines the information needs of a company in planning the introduction of any product. The investigation process used by the company's marketing research executive for meeting the various information needs is given. Students are expected to evaluate the investigation process and the information generated by the research. On ... More
Reference No: CMA0226(B)Pages: 16Published on: 22, January, 1973
Abstract: This is a follow up of case A. It tells about the new strategy suggested to the company by a marketing consultant. This strategy is based on action research and survey of the command area. While the marketing consultant advocates this strategy for adoption the company has reservations and does ... More
Reference No: CIIE0034Pages: 20Published on: 29, August, 2025
Abstract: Science for Society (S4S) Technologies was started by Vaibhav Tidke in 2010 as an idea to take the latest dehydration technology to India’s rural regions to save farm waste through a unique product—a solar-powered dehydrator to dry and preserve farm produce. The startup enabled rural women as micro-entrepreneurs ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(G)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case presents a review of past research studies carried out for examining doctors' prescription behaviour and for determining promotional mix. It also gives a brief review of the company's marketing information system. It is useful for discussing alternative research methodologies/studies for the phenomenon of doctor's prescription behaviour. The ... 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