Reference No: PSG0144(B)Pages: 17Published on: 27, April, 2022
Abstract: The case discusses the detailed microplanning of the risk sources for the PMRC underground corridor metro project. The client, Progressive Metro Rail Corporation was a public sector company floated jointly by the State and Central Government. The principal contractor was a Joint Venture (JV) of five contractors — three foreign and ... More
Reference No: PSG0140Pages: 34Published on: 16, November, 2021
Abstract: The case discusses the uncertainties and complexities faced by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation during the construction of India’s first under river metro in Kolkata. Kolkata East West Metro Corridor project comprises of an under river tunnel that is constructed underneath river Hooghly.
The major task of KMRC was to ... More
Reference No: PSG0144(A)Pages: 19Published on: 27, April, 2022
Abstract: The case discusses the situation of Mr. Madhavan, Managing Director of the Progressive Metro Rail Corporation, following the mayhem at the construction site of the metro. He has to submit a comprehensive risk management system to the Chief Minister and the cabinet ministers. Before developing a risk management system, it ... More
Reference No: CTL0006Pages: 32Published on: 19, May, 2025
Abstract: Against the backdrop of India’s unprecedented investments in urban and regional rail-based mass transportation systems, this case introduces Ms. Anuradha Dey, the Managing Director (MD) of a major Metro Rail Corporation, who is leading a major metro rail construction program in a medium-sized city of India. Ms. Dey is ... More
Reference No: PROD0327(C)Pages: 19Published on: 22, March, 2021
Abstract: This case deals with the project on establishing a rural piped water supply scheme in a village of Bihar. The Chief Engineer, Public Health Division, Patna, Bihar called his team members to have the fourth and final meeting to discuss the resource scheduling, materials management and the man-power requirements in ... More
Reference No: ADCLOD0004Pages: 25Published on: 25, November, 2024
Abstract: The case presents details about how the organisation could inspire its volunteers to complete the project in time with minimal supervision and provide an amazing experience for the visitors. The PSM nagar was constructed within a span of 9 months (including the monsoon period in India from mid-June to September). It ... More
Reference No: MAR0085TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This note is a summary of the research project carried out in industrial concerns of Ahmedabad and examines the various functions of purchase management with regard to organizational patterns, information and reporting systems, major activities performed by purchase departments, their methods of buying and inventory management. An attempt is made ... More
Reference No: CMA0159(B)Pages: 9Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The study concentrates on the ICD project officer's problems concerning the techno-economics of the semen bank which is producing semen for the entire district's artificial insemination programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0776Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: This case is on formulation and implementation of an area based project. It discusses the problems of the area, strategy, and organization of the project, investment components and financing, and benefits of the project. The case raises questions for discussion on a) concepts of watershed and technical change for the ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published 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
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: 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: HRM0243Pages: 9Published on: 22, April, 2019
Abstract: Sanjay Sahay, Additional Director General of Karnataka Police and the mastermind behind the fully operational IT ecosystem for Karnataka police reviewed the challenges and bottlenecks in the implementation of the system. He pondered upon the next steps in the direction of national implementation of the technology and his future career ... More
Reference No: CISG0094Pages: 22Published on: 19, June, 2007
Abstract: The case describes a situation where an officer in an organization develops small software that would have helped the organization in growth of its business. In spite of being a very useful application it acceptability is very low. The software has impact on the personal relationship of software project manager ... More
Reference No: PSG0130Pages: 33Published on: 27, February, 2019
Abstract: This is a case of a crisis project management which showcases the unpredictable nature of the project and the role of management in handling the crisis. It is the case of a very severe cyclonic storm hitting the city of Visakhapatnam plant during October, 2014. The whole city was devastated and ... More
