Reference No: PSG0098(A)Pages: 44Published on: 5, April, 2006
Abstract: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is the first airport in the joint sector, with large-scale public participation. The new airport project was conceived as an alternative to the then existing naval airport, which was not capable of handling wide-bodied aircraft due to runway limitations. The Cochin airport project throws up ... More
Reference No: MAR0393(A)Pages: 21Published on: 11, December, 2007
Abstract: The case deals with strategy and launch plan of Indian operations of MakeMytrip.com (MMT)--an exciting online travel service provider. This case discusses challenges and opportunities existed in the online travel market during the launch phase. The management felt that there was plenty of opportunities but anticipated competition in ... More
Reference No: QM0230Pages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the project identification formulation and implementation aspects of the computer based freight Operations Information System (OIS) being planned on Indian Railways (IR). This system is expected to bring about improved efficiency through modernization in information handling and decision-making processes, as well as a qualitative change in the ... More
Reference No: CISG0042(B)Pages: 5 Published on: 19, November, 1998
Abstract: Indian Railways is the world's second largest railway system under a single management, and the largest in Asia. IR has a regular work-force of 1.6 million employees. Its fleet of rolling stock includes over 9000 locomotives, 30,000 passenger cars (coaches), and 350,000 freight cars. IR is a multi-gauge multi-traction system, covering over 100,000 km of ... More
Reference No: ECO0005(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Gives the company background and the problems faced by the management of a city transport undertaking in a period of rising costs. The case may be used to illustrate cost functions and economies of scale. ... More
Reference No: MAR0540Pages: 12Published on: 17, April, 2024
Abstract: This case is on cab service run exclusively by women drivers (Koala Kabs) founded by Shailja Mittal (Shailja) and Anmol Gupta in Delhi in 2016. The journey was not easy, as Shailja faced challenges in developing a cost-effective value proposition and convincing parents to pay more for the service. However, the ... More
Reference No: PSG0055Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case describes the organizational form and structure of passenger road transport undertakings in Tamil Nadu. Since nationalization in 1971, major decisions regarding the organizational form were taken. Road transport undertakings were set up in Tamil Nadu under the Companies Act, which is supposed to be RTC Act (which was the ... More
Reference No: BP0247Pages: 37Published on: 1, August, 1997
Abstract: Great Eastern Shipping Company (GESCO) was the second largest Indian shipping company, operating 48 ships. During 1994-95, GESCO had a turnover of Rs. 824.67 crore. The company had more than tripled its turnover over the previous five years. With the changing economic environment and increasing competition, the company was considering strategies for ... More
Reference No: F&A0459Pages: 31Published on: 16, January, 2001
Abstract: Precious Shipping Company Limited (PSL) went through a process of financial restructuring in response to the economic crisis that hit Thailand in 1997. PSL faced trouble since payments were due in dollars and they had investments in Thai Baht, which had devalued during the crisis. Being a professionally managed company, with ... More
Reference No: PSG0073Pages: 15Published on: 20, May, 1997
Abstract: This case focuses on the expansion decision of a Singapore based
shipyard, Jurong Shipyard Limited (JSL). While exploring the options
of expansion of facilities, JSL found three choices emerging.
Firstly, the company could construct a new graving dockyard. Secondly,
it could opt for building a new floating dockyard. Thirdly,
it ... More
Reference No: CISG0038Pages: 26Published on: 20, March, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the existing information system at QIS, which is a multi-location ship-owning company, with offices in three different countries. It describes the organization structure of QIS and its fleet, setting and monitoring of corporate goals, how computer systems are used for budgeting, chartering, voyage monitoring, technical management, ship ... More
Reference No: P&IR0011(B)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Numerous demands are put forth by the Indian Pilots' Guild to the management of Air India. They employ pressure tactics while bargaining for wages. ... More
