Filter By

Currently Shopping by:

  1. Remove This Item Language: English
  2. Remove This Item Sector: Manufacturing
Discipline
  1. Accounting (1)
  2. Economics (1)
  3. Finance (2)
  4. Human Resource Management (3)
  5. Marketing (3)
  6. Operations Management (10)
  7. Organizational Behaviour (7)
  8. Public Policy and Law (1)
  9. Quantitative Methods (1)
  10. Strategic Management (7)
State
  1. Gujarat (2)
  2. Karnataka (1)
  3. Maharashtra (2)
Product Type
  1. Case (18)
  2. Exercise (1)

Search results for 'operations management ca'

per page
  1. Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Limited (B): Installation of Corex-I and II

    Authors: Dutta, Goutam;

    Reference No: QM0279(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 29, March, 2019

    Abstract: COREX, a new technology brought by Mr. Jindal, froze before going into live operations resulting in 10 month delay. This case discusses the project management monitoring methods used by them. Their use of Microsoft Project in place of Primavera is interesting. Before this, India did not have expertise in COREX. The ... More

  2. Marico Limited: Warehouse Automation and Technology Selection

    Authors: Roy, Debjit; Yadu, Bipin ;

    Reference No: CTL0005 Pages: 22 Published on: 27, December, 2024

    Abstract: The case demonstrates how warehousing automation projects are pitched, initiated and executed when the management is sceptical of the success of new technologies. In FY 2020–2021, Marico achieved a record-high turnover of USD 1.3 billion. The company’s future looked bright, and sales were expected to increase. The situation on the shop ... More

  3. Matsushita in India: Preparing Industrial Persons

    Authors: Satia, J K; Thomas, J S; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: P&IR0160 Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Matsushita Electric of Japan is among the world's largest consumer electronics companies. Half of its sales and a quarter of its workers are, however, outside Japan. The case describes the operations of Novino Batteries, one of two nearly identical Matsushita joint ventures in India that were established in 1972. The case ... More

  4. Woolworths Limited, Australia

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kuberkar, Gouri;

    Reference No: MAR0394 Pages: 59 Published on: 17, April, 2008

    Abstract: Woolworths Limited was Australia's largest retailer in the food, liquor and grocery sector. The retail activities were conducted through the supermarkets (contributing 88% of consolidated sales), general merchandise and wholesale divisions. Woolworths had two key goals: 1) to increase shareholder returns and 2) giving greater customer satisfaction. These led to the development of ... More

  5. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

  6. One Simple ABB: Global SAP/ ERP Consolidation

    Authors: Shukla, Bhavin;

    Reference No: CISG0112 Pages: 22 Published 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

  7. Amul Foods Ltd. **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0050 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More

  8. Asian Toys

    Authors: Singh, J P;

    Reference No: IMG0015EX Pages: 7 Published on: 31, July, 1998

    Abstract: Asian Toys faces the unfortunate situation of closing down its operations owing to injuries caused by the use of its products, by children, and the resultant adverse publicity. However, the key issues are product recall, compensation to victims, and the extent of information to be released to Public. Asian Toys ... More

  9. Texica Limited (A): A Day in the Life of a Consultant

    Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar; Ray, Prantika;

    Reference No: HRM0239(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 13, December, 2017

    Abstract: The chairman of the 60-year old company Texica, Ashutosh Verma approached Dr. Asim Vakil, who has a wide experience in consulting turnaround activities in declining organizations. The organization had undergone few rounds of downsizing and was also reporting about 15-20% attrition in the organization. Dr. Vakil was requested to redesign ... More

  10. The Unstoppable Journey: Transformation of Apollo Tyres Ltd.

    Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Koshy, Abraham; Oburai, Prathap; Joy, Roshni;

    Reference No: P&IR0206 Pages: 41 Published on: 10, September, 2008

    Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More

  11. ITC Limited, Bangalore (B)

    Authors: Mathur, Ajeet;

    Reference No: BP0313(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 13, July, 2006

    Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More

  12. Industrial Gases Private Limited (B)

    Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Mehta, Kiran J; Shah, B G;

    Reference No: F&A0115(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multiproduct situation. Suggestions are also made ... More

  13. Single Block Method of Blast Furnace Revamping Project at JSW Steel Plant at Dolvi, Maharashtra, India (B)

    Authors: Dutta, Goutam;

    Reference No: PROD0329(B) Pages: 24 Published on: 1, November, 2021

    Abstract: The case deals with several kinds of uncertainties that were involved when Jindal South West (JSW), the largest steep producer of India, carried out a project for the 'single block blast furnace technology' for their integrated steel plant at Dolvi, Maharashtra. The company engaged in executing this mass operation which ... More

  14. Single Block Method of Blast Furnace Revamping Project at JSW Steel Plant at Dolvi, Maharashtra, India (A)

    Authors: Dutta, Goutam;

    Reference No: PROD0329(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, November, 2021

    Abstract: The case deals with several kinds of uncertainties that were involved when Jindal South West (JSW), the largest steep producer of India, carried out a project for the 'single block blast furnace technology' for their integrated steel plant at Dolvi, Maharashtra. The company engaged in executing this mass operation which ... More

  15. Tri-Sure India Limited

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0290 Pages: 35 Published 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

Items 1 to 15 of 19

per page

My Cart

You have no items
in your shopping cart.