Reference No: MAR0463(D)Pages: 12Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: In 2013, ‘Fashion Destination’, a well-established clothing retailer considered setting up a clothing and accessories rental service. They hired a market research agency ‘Wright & Company’ to conduct a research on the sustainability and profitability of such a business model. The consultants collected primary data and did an extensive analysis for Fashion ... More
Reference No: MAR0463(C)Pages: 18Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: Wright & Company conducted a market research for ‘Fashion Destination’ to determine the consumer purchase intention for a clothing and accessories rental service. Based on secondary research and expert interviews, the consultants came up with a preliminary business model for the service. And through qualitative research they found that consumers indeed ... More
Reference No: MAR0464Pages: 13Published on: 16, March, 2015
Abstract: Narayana, the head of Market Dynamic’s (MD) Telecom vertical was working on the data analysis plan for the research on the telecom project that they had done for CWP. CWP was a well known consultant and had conducted a research with MD to generate consumer insights in the telecom ... More
Reference No: MAR0532Pages: 16Published on: 13, April, 2023
Abstract: Kamal Patel and Tushar Thumar, co-founders of Khedut Feeds & Foods Private Limited (KFFPL), were contemplating whether to accept the proposal from Royal Exporters Private Limited (REPL) to become one of its contract manufacturers. REPL was a leading peanut exporter in India that shipped premium peanuts to the European Union (EU) ... More
Reference No: IS0147Pages: 21Published on: 2, August, 2024
Abstract: The case study focuses on Arvind Fashions’ transformation into an omnichannel fashion retailer in India. It describes how the company embraced digital strategies to stay ahead of industry disruptions. The strategic shift involved creating a separate arm, Arvind Internet, to drive technology innovation. Arvind Fashions focused on integrating online and ... More
Reference No: MAR0463(A)Pages: 7Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: ‘Fashion Destination’ was a prominent one-stop shop of clothing retail in Ahmedabad which has faced business slowdown in the last 5 years. Vishal, who had recently taken over the management wondered, would renting of premium clothing be a good business model to get back to the business. While pondering over the ... More
Reference No: CMA0023Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case discusses the problems faced by a milk producers union at the primary society level. It raises the issues of personnel policy at the society level and the pricing policy of milk at the union level. ... More
Reference No: MAR0463(B)Pages: 16Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: Since the concept of rental clothing business was new for Indian market and very few players were dealing in it, ‘Wright & Company’ consulting did an exploratory research to understand the model. Through two expert interviews and extensive survey of the business model of existing players across countries, they developed better ... More
Reference No: MAR0409Pages: 18Published on: 7, August, 2009
Abstract: Promoted by the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), Rudi Multi Trading Company Limited was established in 2004 with the twin objectives of facilitating a linkage between poor rural farmers and rural consumers, and promoting internal generation of funds in villages. The company worked to unite two parties, small and medium farmers ... More
Reference No: CMA0072(B)Pages: 17Published on: 25, October, 1966
Abstract: The case exhibits the role of a manager in making the dairy viable through phased programme. It involves an integrated approach on managerial functions for production enhancement, procurement, processing (including product mix considerations) and distribution. It highlights the points on 1) planning, implementation and control of the different actions to be ... More
Reference No: CIIE0005Pages: 12Published on: 16, February, 2016
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by the chairperson of CIIE with respect to commercialization of innovation of one of the incubatee companies. The incubatee had been working on a prototype of a flow monitor for IV fluids since his diploma days and won the competition organized by CIIE for ... More
Reference No: CMA0165Pages: 11Published on: 21, January, 1969
Abstract: The case is about the characteristics of tractor buyers and the process of buying decisions of a farmer going in for a tractor in Indian conditions in general and Gujarat conditions in particular. The case leads to information on consumer behaviour and mode of communication to such consumers, besides giving ... More
Reference No: MAR0189Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with the experiences of the Post and Telegraph Department in introducing a registration service on an experimental basis in the General Post Office, Ahmedabad. Students are expected to evaluate the introduction strategy of this new service. Issues relating to product concept, benefit, segmentation and product positioning of ... More
Reference No: MAR0534Pages: 24Published on: 18, July, 2023
Abstract: The case outlines how the strategy for launching rice bran oil, a less consumed edible oil, was modified with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tirupati oil by NK Proteins is one of the top 3 edible oils sold in Gujarat. Three months before the launch of the rice bran oil, ... More
Reference No: COMM0005Pages: 13Published on: 13, May, 2009
Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... More
