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
Reference No: MAR0395Pages: 34Published on: 13, May, 2008
Abstract: SEWA is a large women based organization that has been empowering women through making them self reliant. It has taken up ICT as a new initiative, to empower them. The case describes the genesis of the organization and the activities. It explores the process that SEWA followed for designing and ... More
Reference No: P&IR0209Pages: 3Published 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
Reference No: CIPR0002Pages: 47Published on: 18, November, 2009
Abstract: Kolkata Port (KoPT) had achieved a turnaround from having made a loss of Rs 7.5 crores (cr) in the year 2000-01 to a net surplus of Rs 465.1 cr in the year 2006-07. A variety of initiatives had been taken during the intervening years with a focus on tariff rationalization, revenues from ... More
Reference No: P&IR0211Pages: 22Published on: 25, June, 2013
Abstract: Based in Kerala, Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd. (PVSL) is a leading automobile dealer of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL). PVSL is categorized as a Platinum Plus dealer by MSIL, an honour reserved for top performing dealers. The company’s innovative business practices and Human Resource Management approach have enabled ... 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: PROD0006(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More
Reference No: CISG0117Pages: 33Published on: 14, November, 2011
Abstract: Take Solutions, Middle East and Africa (TSMEA) was a joint venture owned by the Aldamer family from Saudi Arabia, TSL from India and WJ Towell Group from Oman. TSMEA was a distributor, system integrator and after sales service provider to Intermec handheld computers in the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) segment ... More
Reference No: F&A0290Pages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More
Reference No: PROD0331EXPages: 4Published on: 7, July, 2022
Abstract: Anugnyaa Agricultural Association (AAA), a non-profit organisation, wants to introduce a cross subsidisation scheme between tomato farmers with good yield and those whose yield is affected by a crop infection. They want to partially absorb the risk of infection while ensuring their revenues are large enough to cover all costs. ... 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: F&A0555Pages: 20Published on: 22, May, 2020
Abstract: When Prime Broking defaulted on its equity derivative positions at the National Stock Exchange, the central counterparty (CCP) suffered substantial losses, although there was no significant movement in the relevant market prices. This revealed hidden risks arising from collateral, liquidity and concentration, wrong-way risks and operational risks in the default ... More
Reference No: PROD0231TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, October, 1995
Abstract: This note introduces the issues related to managing supply chains. It discusses the managerial constructs in Supply Chain Management and highlights operational problems associated with coordinating activities across different entities in a supply chain. ... More
Reference No: BP0246Pages: 6Published on: 22, February, 1996
Abstract: The case narrates the background and the process of implementation of a button cell manufacturing project. Although the promoters were professionally qualified and market potential impressive on paper, they failed to realize the market realities. The financial position of the company erodes over a period of time especially with the ... More
Reference No: CMA0828Pages: 10Published on: 21, April, 2025
Abstract: Sid’s Farm, founded by Dr Kishore Indukuri in 2013, has emerged as a transformative dairy brand in India’s adulterated milk market. Driven by the vision of delivering pure, unadulterated milk, the company has grown from a 20-cow farm to processing 43,000 litres of milk daily with rigorous 45-step quality checks. ... More