Reference No: CMA0147Pages: 13Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The study gives the background structural details of a cold storage unit. It deals with the patterns of utilization of the capacity of the cold storage plant and total expenditure incurred for storing the commodities. It raises the problems as to how to increase the volume of business and make ... More
Reference No: OB0241(C)Pages: 3Published on: 23, March, 2020
Abstract: Raman Basu, an employee at Woodworks Ltd., has tested positive for HIV; Jai Shah, the CEO of the firm (and the protagonist in this case) wants to arrive at a decision whether the employee should be asked to leave the organization or be retained. The case situation offers an opportunity ... More
Reference No: CIPR0001(B)Pages: 9Published on: 1, December, 2006
Abstract: Banks have an important role to play in infrastructure development in India through project financing. The case deals with the risks associated with a government led transport infrastructure project from lenders perspective. A large public bank has to decide on financing the bus rapid transit system (BRTS) proposed for Ahmedabad. ... More
Reference No: PROD0298Pages: 18Published on: 27, March, 2014
Abstract: Inventory management plays a critical role in managing business profitability. Through this case, the participants will understand the role of managing inventory for timely workshop operations. Further, too much inventory can erode business margins and occupy storage space. This case also highlights the selection of an appropriate inventory review policy ... 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: CIPR0004(A)Pages: 36Published on: 23, March, 2010
Abstract: This case focuses on risk identification in the context of a railway Public Private Partnership (PPP) project. The perspective is that of a lender. The project was to provide broad gauge (BG) rail connectivity to Pipavav port from Surendranagar, over a distance of 265 kms. The case provides the salient features ... More
Reference No: CMA0090Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organisation viz. processing. The specific aspect covered in the case is chilling of the milk and its economics, and the alternatives for reduction of sourage. ... More
Reference No: CIIE0010Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2018
Abstract: The case tells the story of a first generation entrepreneur, Dhirendra Singh, and his struggle for 15 years to establish a mango pulp based beverage marketing company without any external support and funding. The case highlights the travails that Dhirendra goes through in marketing an undifferentiated product such as mango drink ... More
Reference No: CMA0206Pages: 8Published on: 1, October, 1970
Abstract: The case raises the issues of who and how should the farmers' demand for credit be determined. These issues are raised with a view to analyse their policy implications for the supply of credit vis-a-vis availability of credit. The case focuses these problems in the context of changing agriculture. ... More
Reference No: CIPR0022Pages: 44Published on: 19, May, 2014
Abstract: KRCL was a Joint Venture company formed with equity contribution from RVNL, GoG, KPT and GAPL. The framework for its responsibilities, funding and construction pattern was delineated in the form of various agreements that were signed by the stakeholders. Its primary objective was to convert the existing MG link between ... More
Reference No: QM0240EXPages: 10Published on: 30, June, 1997
Abstract: This case deals with the project management of computerization of registration sorting by the Department of Post in Ahmedabad. An assessment of activity times shows that the project would go beyond the deadline. The PERT/CPM network highlights activities for possible crashing. ... More
Reference No: CMA0667Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Six sets of situations have been reproduced from "The Rural University: Experiment in Educational Innovation" to identify four types of risks, viz. technical, economic, social, and environmental. The case analysis suggests that there could be at least three propositions about "risk and rural entrepreneurship." These are: 1) In any set of ... More
Reference No: F&A0575Pages: 23Published on: 23, February, 2024
Abstract: In October 2020, Chara Technologies Pvt Ltd approached IIMA Ventures, a leading start-up incubator in India, for seed funding of INR 50–60 million. Bhaktha Keshavachar and Ravi Prasad had founded Chara Technologies with the aim of producing a new electric motor that would be free of permanent magnets and would be built ... More
Reference No: MAR0470(B)Pages: 10Published on: 31, March, 2015
Abstract: Launched in 2005, Aava natural mineral water is the second largest brand in the Indian natural mineral water market. Over the years brand has established its volume leadership in its product category. The case discusses the dilemma faced by the top management in dealing with the issues related to brand positioning ... More
Reference No: CMHS0042Pages: 16Published on: 10, April, 2018
Abstract: Developments in medical technology have led to an increasing number of cancer survivors. Unfortunately, the medical treatments to save human lives leave behind several physical and psycho-social side effects (such as pain and emotional breakdowns), which adversely affect the quality of life (QoL) of cancer survivors. In this case study, ... More
