Reference No: PROD0329(A)Pages: 20Published 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
Reference No: PROD0329(B)Pages: 24Published 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
Reference No: PSG0104Pages: 18Published on: 23, June, 2008
Abstract: The Director of SEWA is discussing with her PMU (Project Management Unit) team of the indicators of Jeevika -- both quantitative and qualitative -- which should be considered for mid-term review of Jeevika project. The case contains information on Jeevika project, mid-term review of Jeevika project, various stakeholders and their ... More
Reference No: ECO0018Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case Concerns the small car investment project about which the Government of India was to announce a decision in 1955. The problem was: In view of the existing idle capacity in the indigenous industry, and the foreign exchange shortage, was the decision to go ahead with a new Small car ... More
Reference No: PROD0295Pages: 45Published on: 2, September, 2011
Abstract: ACC Limited, under Project 30-30, had targeted to produce and sell 30 million tons (mt) of cement in the year 2011. In May 2011, the Head of Central Logistics had found the target of the project to have become increasingly difficult to achieve. He believed that to sell 30 mt of cement, 30 mt had ... More
Reference No: PSG0081Pages: 24Published on: 26, February, 2001
Abstract: Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) catered to about 50 percent of the dredging requirements in India, most of which were at the major ports. This market share had dropped from a 95 percent level, over the past few years, due primarily to liberalization and ports moving away from a nomination basis to ... More
Reference No: O&DS0007(C)EXPages: 3Published on: 6, January, 2025
Abstract: Fertilizer. She is currently planning a critical shutdown in the nitric acid plant. The plant would incur a penalty anywhere between ₹10 to ₹15 lakh per hour for delays. Akshara should use the critical path method (CPM) in scheduling tasks and identify the critical path to decrease the overall time required for ... More
Reference No: ECO0329Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The case is based on a project report prepared for the development of the Bhotia tribals (ST) of a rural place in Almora district, U.P. The project involves setting up of a unit, which will procure Rabbits and breed them for wool and make shawls for selling. The principle ... More
Reference No: CTL0005Pages: 22Published 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
Reference No: QM0279(B)Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: CMA0215Pages: 8Published on: 15, February, 1972
Abstract: Having understood the importance of the new seed industry, the chairman of National Bank Limited was thinking of developing a project on hybrid seed production. In the meantime, the National Seed Corporation, which had undertaken hybrid seed production in Mysore State, approached the bank with a suggestion that the bank ... More
Reference No: ECO0161Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Jaya Pipes Limited was promoted in October 1960 by Mr. M L Agrawal to manufacture pipes, tubes, and other contrivances out of iron, steel and such other such materials. As steel scrap was relatively cheaper at the time of its inception the planet installed was suitable for the manufacturing scrap-based pipes. ... More
Reference No: IS0135(A)Pages: 10Published on: 30, July, 2018
Abstract: AutoDx Case narrates an exciting story of how organizations in one industry (buyers, suppliers, and suppliers of suppliers), who fiercely compete with each other in the marketplace, collaborated to develop an online platform which would bring in significant efficiency in the system and benefit all the players.The case shows ... More
Reference No: IS0135(B)Pages: 17Published on: 5, September, 2018
Abstract: AutoDx Case narrates an exciting story of how organizations in one industry (buyers, suppliers, and suppliers of suppliers), who fiercely compete with each other in the marketplace, collaborated to develop an online platform which would bring in significant efficiency in the system and benefit all the players.The case shows ... More
Reference No: ECO0350(B)Pages: 26Published on: 26, December, 2006
Abstract: This case follows case (A) which discusses NTPC's response to the Simhadri project that created a record of sorts in timely implementation of large projects and within a tight budget NTPC's record of 39 months for a green-field project in India. That has taken project implementation in India to international standards. ... More
