Reference No: CMA0211Pages: 12Published on: 10, November, 1971
Abstract: The case discusses the feasibility of establishing a cold storage for potatoes in Banaskantha district of Gujarat State. To study the feasibility of the plant, the production pattern of potatoes, marketing pattern, costs involved in operating the cold storage are analysed. Also, the case covers the technical, economic, organizational feasibilities ... More
Reference No: CMA0028TECPages: 52Published on: 20, December, 1966
Abstract: This is a comprehensive note explaining the requirement of fertilizers in India the management problems related to the distribution of fertilizers in India. ... 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: CMA0523Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Shilpi, a research organization, conducted a study of the handloom development programme in the country. A review of the literature, including survey of a representative group of weavers, weaver cooperatives, and master weavers, was made to identify the problems of the weavers, the objectives and contents of the programme and ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(A)Pages: 21Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: RPG Enterprises, one of the top five business houses of India, decided in 1996 to enter organized food retailing by opening a chain of supermarket grocery stores under the name "FoodWorld" in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, the three major cities in south India. This case describes the background and rationale of ... More
Reference No: MAR0197(B)Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case raises issues concerning organization of the marketing function. It describes the evolution of the marketing organization, and discusses the experience with recent organizational arrangements. A novel form of organization, involving parallel organizations for new products and established products, adopted by the company is discussed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0555Pages: 12Published on: 26, February, 2025
Abstract: Richa Sharma (Richa) the cofounder of CURRYiT, a brand of Indian cooking pastes was pondering over the future of her newly found venture in early 2024. The company had to overcome quite a few challenges to sustain itself and grow over time. First and one of the major challenges was managing ... More
Reference No: COMM0024Pages: 15Published on: 30, December, 2019
Abstract: The case deals with Axel Motor’s expansion into India and the clash between expectations and communication styles of the Indian subsidiary and Headquarters. While the subsidiary wants to follow a responsive, market-driven approach to product design and marketing strategy, the top management is driven by the strong belief that ... More
Reference No: MAR0004Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with issues relating to the impact of sales tax on marketing practices. Because of differential sales tax rates among the states, the company distributors from one state started selling goods to retailers and subdealers of other states even though the company had demarcated the areas. This ... More
Reference No: BP0378Pages: 20Published on: 19, January, 2015
Abstract: Stahmann Farms Enterprises is an Australian company focused on farming, processing, and marketing of pecans and the high-end macadamia nut. Owning pecan farms, but depending for macadamia exclusively on supply from farmers, it is facing challenges in sourcing nuts and keeping its business profitable to reach the low target of ... More
Reference No: MAR0059Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More
Reference No: PROD0319(A)Pages: 11Published on: 29, November, 2018
Abstract: Technology has come a long way in the financial industry since the days of hard share certificates. The industry has been evolving at a very fast pace and today almost everything is online. Back in 2010, Nithin Kamath decided to set up an online brokerage platform that was capable of meeting ... More
Reference No: MAR0145TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note, based on a lecture by the marketing manager of IPCL, describes the product mix and customer mix of IPCL. The strategic thinking with regard to different product groups is briefly described. Implications for organizational design are discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0185(B)Pages: 7Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: The Sales Manager of Dudhudyog Dairy is reviewing the marketing strategies of the milk dairy in order to plan the product strategies. The Sales Manager has decided to conduct a marketing survey of the region in which the Dairy was operating. The marketing survey results give a number of factors ... More
Reference No: OB0203Pages: 7Published on: 30, June, 2008
Abstract: This case is based on the experience of a multinational-multi-location company during its attempt to implement a customer relationship management (CRM) software. An off the shelf software named Superoffice was chosen and tailored to the needs of Mover Incorporated. A project team was formed to oversee the design, training, and ... More