Reference No: MAR0381Pages: 10Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by a Sales Officer who had recently taken charge of his area in a Mini Metro. He was trying to understand the dealership in his area from the point of view of their operations, performances, competition, and opportunities for improvement.
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Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
Reference No: MAR0368Pages: 22Published on: 27, December, 2005
Abstract: Crossword, a leading book retailer, runs a loyalty programme called the Book Rewards Programme (BRP). The programme was first of its kind to be initiated in the book retail industry with the aim of developing a competitive edge by maintaining a large database of regular and high value customers and ... More
Reference No: MAR0369Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: A group of colleagues went out for dinner at a restaurant, which was part of one of the top hotel chains. They were disappointed with their entire experience at this restaurant. The case provides details about the incident and what had followed thereafter. In the process, the case highlights issues ... More
Reference No: MAR0364Pages: 4Published on: 30, May, 2005
Abstract: A customer was disappointed to find a defective music audio cassette soon after opening the wrapper of a newly bought set. On taking this set back to the retail shop from where the purchase was made, customer was denied the replacement of defective product. Customer was also badly treated by ... More
Reference No: MAR0367Pages: 40Published on: 16, November, 2005
Abstract: Dainik Jagran has been in the newspaper business since 1942. It was successfully established as a leading Hindi newspaper in India. In Uttar Pradesh, one in every two readers read Dainik Jagran. It is enjoying 3rd position in the states of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the union ... More
Reference No: MAR0362(B)Pages: 1Published on: 31, May, 2005
Abstract: This case describes events subsequent to these describes in "Bangalore Integrated Systems and Solutions Private Limited (BISS) (A)" (MAR0362) case. The company has developed new products which have found acceptance. It has seated up its operations in roots. ... More
Reference No: MAR0358(C)Pages: 9Published on: 8, November, 2004
Abstract: The Director of National Institute of Tobacco was faced with the decision problem of pricing of mini cigarettes in India with a focus on likely recommendation to government regarding excise duty (For details refer to Bingo Brands A and B). The case describes the research design and the results obtained ... More
Reference No: MAR0362(A)Pages: 25Published on: 31, May, 2005
Abstract: Bangalore Integrated Systems and Solutions Private Limited ((BISS) was started by a scientist in 1993. It is a technologically driven firm with active interest in developing new products for new markets. Its major product is the shock absorber testing machine used by the automobile industry. The initial years of BISS were ... More
Reference No: MAR0354TECPages: 19Published on: 6, October, 2004
Abstract: This material has been prepared as an aid to teaching Advertising Management. It considers the theoretical background and guidelines on the practice of advertising suggested in textbooks, and places these guidelines alongside the applications of these principles in real life situations. The material is not intended to be comprehensive, and ... More
Reference No: MAR0343Pages: 13Published on: 21, September, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the Marketing Manager's decision dilemma in developing a value proposition, and communication strategy for a new fabric wash product. The manager has to evaluate the pros and cons of all communication options in context of a line-extension strategy that, interestingly, is in the form of a new ... More
Reference No: MAR0345(A)Pages: 14Published on: 14, August, 2002
Abstract: The case describes the product design experience of "Symphony" brand of air cooler. The entire process of new product design and development is described. The initial idea, refining of the idea and development of concept, product design, sensing of reactions of potential customers, manufacturing, initial marketing strategy, test marketing, redesign ... More
Reference No: MAR0346Pages: 25Published on: 24, October, 2002
Abstract: This case of the launch of the daily Dainik Bhaskar in Jaipur is aimed at bringing out the realities of the market place in the newspaper industry. It exemplifies the fact that there is nothing called a monopoly market or even a saturated market. It requires vision, courage and most ... More
Reference No: MAR0350Pages: 10Published on: 27, April, 2003
Abstract: The case ventures to explore the typical distribution channel in the Indian market. The case revolves around his company, Logistics Solutions, a 100-year-old trading and distribution firm, which provides carrying and forwarding services to JOSH Denims, a leading manufacturer and marketer of denim garments. Over a year, an entire tier ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(C)Pages: 30Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: In May 1996, RPG Enterprises, one of the top five Indian business houses, formally entered the nascent sector of large-scale organized food retailing with the opening of the first FoodWorld, a supermarket grocery store. By the end of 1998, the FoodWorld chain had expanded into 19 stores with hubs in Chennai, Bangalore and ... More