Reference No: MAR0312(A)Pages: 9Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector, announced by the government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc (USA) (LPI) was one of numerous multinational companies, which flocked to India. They entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More
Reference No: STR0458(C)Pages: 2Published on: 16, March, 2021
Abstract: This case describes the transformation of the HR organisation of Mahindra’s AFS sector from 2013 to 2017. The CHRO and his team designed and implemented a blueprint aimed at enhancing the strategic role of HR. The migration from a traditional to a strategic role entailed anticipating and allaying apprehensions related to ... More
Reference No: O&DS0007(B)EXPages: 4Published on: 6, January, 2025
Abstract: Shruti, the Production Manager at SYS Fertilizers, is drafting a budget to optimize profits for nitric acid plant. SYS Fertilizers produce nitric acid in three concentrations, i.e. 60%, 68%, and 98%. Prices vary for each concentration and distribution channel via tankers, containers, and pipelines.
Shruti's challenge is to strategise a plan aligning ... More
Reference No: PSG0108Pages: 55Published on: 4, February, 2009
Abstract: The Vijayanagar plant of the JSW Steel Limited was all set for increasing its hot metal capacity from 3.8mtpa (million tons per annum) in 2008 to 6.8mtpa in early 2009, and to 9.8mtpa in April 2010. The case examines the inbound and outbound logistics at all the three stages with a focus on ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: BP0282(C)Pages: 29Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the performance, competitive situation, and regulatory environment of TI Cycles in 2000-01. It presents the key initiatives of the management of TI Cycles between 1994-95 and 2000-01 in manufacturing, internationalization, new product development, organizational restructuring and new culture building. Mr. Hari, the new President of TI Cycles ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(C)Pages: 10Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(A)Pages: 10Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: The case describes the cooking medium market in India. It provides details of a research study to assess opportunity for a new brand of small pack refined oil and determine the best product concept in terms of consumer acceptance and appeal. Three different phases of research for 1) generating attributes, 2) generating ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(D)Pages: 4Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: BP0040(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case describes the history of the company since its incorporation (in 1960) to 1968. It focuses on the major proxy fight between the Firestone Rubber and Tyre Company and the Kilachand interests which arose over the issue of the appointment of a firm in which the Kilachands were interested as the ... More
Reference No: BP0014(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and product mix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More
Reference No: F&A0060Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: In the Indian subsidiary of a foreign concern, the collaboration agreement between the parent and the subsidiary is to continue for ten years. The long range financial statements of the company are to be utilized for estimating the tax liabilities of the foreign holding and the Indian subsidiary companies. ... More
Reference No: ECO0284TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note presents an analysis of India's quota distribution policy for garment exports since 1979. It deals with the genesis, anatomy and working of the policies for different years, as well as a macro-level evaluation of the working of the policy. This note also reports a micro-level analysis of the results ... More
Reference No: ECO0234(A)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: After a year and a half of regularly exporting rigid PVC electrical conduit pipes and fittings exclusively through Geeta Pipes Limited (GPL) Export House, Mr. C.H. Desai, Director of ABC Plastics (a small-scale manufacturer of rigid PVC pipes), was wondering whether he should continue the business relationship between his ... More
