Reference No: BP0274Pages: 19Published on: 23, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the initiatives of Mr. Rastogi, the first managing director of Clariant India Limited, in building a performing culture and shaping the strategy of the company. On March 23, 1995, Sandoz International Limited announced the worldwide demerger of its chemical business and spun off an independent chemicals company called Clariant ... More
Reference No: BP0342Pages: 5Published on: 15, November, 2011
Abstract: ONGC vs. Sumitomo - Supreme Court of India, 28 July, 2010 - is an example of a dispute in an international contract, with an arbitration clause, which could have been avoided. Ironically, it took almost two decades to be finally decided. The purpose of this case is to make the readers think ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(D)Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: PROD0260(C)Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: PROD0260(B)Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: PROD0260(A)Pages: 17Published 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
Reference No: PROD0298Pages: 18Published on: 27, March, 2014
Abstract: Inventory management plays a critical role in managing business profitability. Through this case, the participants will understand the role of managing inventory for timely workshop operations. Further, too much inventory can erode business margins and occupy storage space. This case also highlights the selection of an appropriate inventory review policy ... More
Reference No: BP0263(B)Pages: 12Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the efforts of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited to mitigate unexpected developments in implementing a backward integration project. The management decided to develop the technology indigenously. It collaborated with a consortium of scientists in Europe and a research laboratory in USA. As of 1995, it was required to evaluate ... More
Reference No: F&A0062Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: A closely held company enters into a new foreign collaboration agreement. It must weigh the tax implications of alternative patterns of shareholding of the new company for Indian and foreign shareholders of the venture. Alternative assumptions of distribution of profits may be made to discuss the issue of shareholding pattern ... More
Reference No: MAR0257TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note is meant for users of marketing research. It provides an understanding of purposes of research in a decision-making situation in marketing research, alternative research designs used in marketing research, and criteria/guidelines for selection and evaluation of alternative designs for specific research studies. The specific research designs ... More