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: BP0277Pages: 7Published on: 25, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the experience of implementing various software customization projects of Deep Valley Solutions Limited (DVS). As a product software company DVS develops and sells packaged software that supports the management of supply chain. Manohar and Anand, the founders of the company, are required to review the experiences, identify ... 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
Reference No: QM0176TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Outlines key issues in managing the process of replication in development programmes. It refers to questions about content and context of replication; roblems of moving from projects to programmes; and issues related to the transfer of learning from one to the other. ... More
Reference No: F&A0340Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Asian Food Products Limited is a company with excellent sales and profits. However, the managing director notices with concern the problems of liquidity and seeks help from a management consultant. The case contains data on policies, production costs, sales, etc. The focus is on distinction between liquidity and profitability and ... 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: BP0367Pages: 20Published on: 15, November, 2013
Abstract: The case describes a born global Indian enterprise in R& D that developed and leveraged knowledge-intensive business services in speciality chemicals, custom synthesis of genes and contract research co-evolving dynamic capabilities in partnership with multinationals from Europe and North America. Challenges concerned fostering a credible talent management ecosystem where scientific ... More
Reference No: O&DS0002Pages: 16Published on: 16, October, 2023
Abstract: Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (GNFC) received a communication in October 2021 from Western Railways (WR) directing GNFC to remove the pipeline adjacent to railway bridge no. 502 near Bharuch, which was used pump water to GNFC plant reservoir from Gadkhol water storage. This storage is located 11 km south of ... More
Reference No: ADCLOD0003Pages: 34Published on: 25, November, 2024
Abstract: The case discusses the organisation – planning, construction, running and the winding-up – of the month-long Pramukh Swami Maharaj (PSM) Shatabdi Mahotsav (centenary festival) on a gigantic 600-acre site called the ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar ’ held at the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat from December 15, 2022 to January 15, 2023. The case presents the details of ... More
Reference No: CMA0041Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The farmers of a village under comm area of a canal irrigation project discuss the problems concerned with utilization of canal water need for efficient planning and water management. ... More
Reference No: CISG0015Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case traces the growth from inception of a software company over a period of one decade. It outlines the company's strategy in developing an export market and provides some insight into the types of software development projects undertaken by the company. Some of the current management practices of the ... More
Reference No: BP0263Pages: 9Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in mitigating an unexpected development. The Torrent group decided to integrate backwards by venturing into the production of penicillin. The decision was motivated by the huge demand-supply gap and a favourable public policy. The technology was to be supplied by a company in Czeckoslovakia. ... More
