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&A0115(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multi product situation. Suggestions are also made ... More
Reference No: MAR0522Pages: 31Published on: 2, August, 2022
Abstract: The case highlights the journey of a digital gold loan start-up which offers low interest rates, doorstep service, speedy documentation, locker and quick gold withdrawal features to customers looking for a gold loan. This enables the customers to eliminate the fear of social stigma associated with gold loans and complete ... More
Reference No: STR0468Pages: 23Published on: 11, November, 2022
Abstract: What started as a FMCG distributor in 1967 in Kenya as Export Finance Company, is now a dynamic global conglomerate across 48 countries and 5 continents — Export Trading Group. ETG was taken over by the then CFO Mahesh Patel after exit of the founding stakeholders. It was then when the company shifted its ... 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: 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: HRM0243Pages: 9Published on: 22, April, 2019
Abstract: Sanjay Sahay, Additional Director General of Karnataka Police and the mastermind behind the fully operational IT ecosystem for Karnataka police reviewed the challenges and bottlenecks in the implementation of the system. He pondered upon the next steps in the direction of national implementation of the technology and his future career ... More
Reference No: P&IR0207Pages: 22Published on: 31, March, 2009
Abstract: The Indian Insurance Industry is facing tough times not only in the business front but also in attracting and retaining talent in the sales function. Aviva India had re-entered the Indian life insurance market in 1995, but started business operations a few years later. In addition to the bank assurance business ... More
Reference No: STR0466Pages: 17Published on: 11, May, 2022
Abstract: In 2018-19, Jet Airways stood nearly grounded. An airline that, just 5 years ago, had spread its wings across the world witnessed a stunning turnaround in its fate. The company appeared to face a perfect storm, with competition from low-cost carriers and increasing fuel prices. To excel and be a market ... More
Reference No: CMHS0050Pages: 16Published on: 23, February, 2026
Abstract: This case examines the multilayered emergency response to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, which resulted in 260 fatalities. The narrative follows the initial hours through the subsequent weeks, centring on Civil Hospital as the operational hub for trauma care, mass fatality management, family assistance and public communication. ... More
Reference No: CISG0002TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Learning is a very general term encompassing a wide variety of activities and is, hence difficult to define. It has commonly been regarded as the process of assimilating knowledge leading to increased understanding, summarization of experience, or any process which helps improve performance over time. Machine learning is an area ... More
Reference No: RJMC0042Pages: 7Published on: 5, January, 2016
Abstract: Mr D M Patel, Senior Manager, Mobile Fish-selling Vans project, Gujarat Fisheries Central Co-operative Association Limited (GFCCA), had to present a plan to the Governing Body for the project which had been making losses for the last few years. He had GFCCA’s annual accounts for 2009-2010 with him, but ... 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: PROD0329(B)Pages: 24Published 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
Reference No: PROD0329(A)Pages: 20Published 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
