Reference No: CIPR0002Pages: 47Published on: 18, November, 2009
Abstract: Kolkata Port (KoPT) had achieved a turnaround from having made a loss of Rs 7.5 crores (cr) in the year 2000-01 to a net surplus of Rs 465.1 cr in the year 2006-07. A variety of initiatives had been taken during the intervening years with a focus on tariff rationalization, revenues from ... More
Reference No: CISG0080Pages: 13Published on: 5, September, 2003
Abstract: In early 1999, Canto Systems Limiteds (CSL) bid was the only response to Queen Port Trusts (QPT) tender for the supply/ installation of hardware, and the development of software. The tender quote, however, did not include any documented basis for determining the total person-months and bid amounts. While the final contract ... More
Reference No: F&A0482(A)Pages: 42Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: During early 2005, the Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) group was being restructured by integrating the two main divisions, Barwil (ship services at port) and Barber International (ship management services). They formed a new parent entity called Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) under the WW group. At this point, Unitor, one of the world's ... More
Reference No: F&A0582EXPages: 4Published on: 31, December, 2025
Abstract: MomoLand DXB is a neighbourhood food-truck business in Dubai’s Al Karama district, founded by an Iranian couple in the 1980s. Known for its authentic kebabs, wraps, and juices, the truck enjoys steady patronage and strong local recognition. As the founders plan retirement, they offer the business to Nirmal Uniyal, ... More
Reference No: PROD0317Pages: 12Published on: 10, April, 2018
Abstract: Several white goods companies are grappling with issues such as short product life-cycle and high item obsolescence rates. This case analyzes several strategies to overcome item obsolescence, standardize put-away and picking operations and overcome challenges with low picker efficiency at white-goods warehouses. ... More
Reference No: PROD0312Pages: 13Published on: 24, September, 2015
Abstract: Navigators Logistics Company was facing regular issues with the clients in terms of fluctuation in demand volumes and extended credit period. The spread of client transportation requirement was not consistent throughout the year and that was the major point of distress. Further, the process for handling internal transactions was manual ... More
Reference No: QM0285Pages: 14Published on: 12, October, 2023
Abstract: This case study focuses on computing the value of concessions (subsidies) offered to select passenger segments, particularly students and senior citizens, by a state-owned public transport corporation. In its current form, however, the subsidy structure is telescopic and does not correlate with value of services offered and fares paid by ... More
Reference No: BP0026Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Presents, against the industrys background, the company's tactical decision to acquire aeroplanes for transporting newspapers, the history of the company and its leading position in the newspaper industry in India. The major focus of discussion is the inadequacy of the tactical move to take care of changes in customer characteristics. ... More
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: MAR0503Pages: 39Published on: 7, May, 2019
Abstract: Mahindra Trucks and Bus Division (MTBD) of Mahindra & Mahindra is at an interesting stage of its evolution. Having gone through a bad patch with a product that was not quite up to the mark, it appears to have got the product right by early 2018 and truck sales had been going ... More
Reference No: PSG0058Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... 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: COMM0012Pages: 11Published on: 16, November, 2015
Abstract: The Brand Ambassador campaign was launched in Hyderabad on January 8, 2013 with the intent to bring awareness and dispel negativity about the Metro Rail project. A two-year review in 2015 revealed that although many of the initial problems had been overcome, and negativity considerably reduced, the campaign had only achieved partial sucess. ... More
