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Authors: Dixit, M R;

Reference No: BP0354 Pages: 8 Published on: 25, January, 2013

Abstract: The case is based on an organization that is guided by the mission to help an under-privileged community. The strategy of the organization therefore is coloured by absence of concern for financial viablity. After becoming aware of the need to enhance operational efficiency, the CEO realizes that a re-engineering of ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

Reference No: CMA0685 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data.  The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... More

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Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

Reference No: CMA0773EX Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1998

Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More

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Authors: Soman, Chetan;

Reference No: PROD0302EX Pages: 2 Published on: 31, March, 2014

Abstract: India has witnessed a large number of stampedes at places of mass gatherings. The exercise is developed to illustrate the application of an operations management concept of inventory build-up diagram to analyse and manage crowd build-up at events/ venues effectively. Such analysis should be useful to facilities planners, administrators, and ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

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Authors: Manikutty, S; Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0171 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1984

Abstract: The Damodar Valley Corporation was set up in 1948 and was modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in USA. The Case describes the origin of the DVC idea, its setup, and its experiences in the first two decades of operations. The Case raises the interesting question of how DVC was ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Dixit, M R; Bhat, Ramesh; Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar;

Reference No: MAR0383 Pages: 14 Published on: 14, July, 2006

Abstract: Abstract The case describes locations, facilities, infrastructure, market, manpower, customer profile, competition and performance of one training and experimentation outlet. It also describes different types of experiments (operations, service, and customer related) conducted at the outlet. Outlet in-charge / sales officer is faced with the issues of deciding what research/ experiments ... More

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Authors: Singh, Amarjeet; Srivastava, U K;

Reference No: CMA0571(A) Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1983

Abstract: The union is a loss-making unit of a state corporation. Each division claims to operate best. The case depicts overall management and marketing systems. It establishes the linkages between various departments and costing systems. The effect of costing systems and price policy raises issues of management and linkages. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Banerjee, Bibek;

Reference No: PROD0243 Pages: 4 Published on: 2, September, 1999

Abstract: Body Line Health Care Limited (BLHCL), a pharmaceutical company with a turnover exceeding Rs 300 crores in 1997-98, with a portfolio of nearly 350 formulations, offered through five divisions, was a major player in the therapeutic segment. The marketing effort was carried out through a field force of 1200 medical representatives (MRs). BLHC ... More

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Authors: Murthy, L S; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0202 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1988

Abstract: Describes the inventory practices used by Madras Refineries with respect to crude and finished products (diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, etc.) inventory. The steps taken for managing inventory of crude are: continuous contact with suppliers, predicting availability of crude over a planning cycle, and taking corrective action in time. Close ... More

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Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Koshy, Abraham; Oburai, Prathap; Joy, Roshni;

Reference No: P&IR0206 Pages: 41 Published on: 10, September, 2008

Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More

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Authors: Jain, Rekha;

Reference No: IITCOE0009 Pages: 13 Published on: 30, December, 2019

Abstract: This case focuses on regulatory institutions in a fast-changing evolving policy domain of the telecom sector in developing countries, which are typically characterised by a weak institutional environment, making operationalisation of new instruments that may require regulation across sectors difficult. The case highlights the criticality of appropriate regulatory design for ... More

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Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Mrinmoy Majumder;

Reference No: P&IR0209 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, June, 2011

Abstract: Shweta, Head, India Operations of FV IT Labs, was facing a decision dilemma. While she was aware of irrational behaviour on part of the founder and CEO of the company at times, there seemed to be nothing she could do about it. From trivial matters like bill payments to approval ... More

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Authors: Madhavan, T; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: IMG0013TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 24, July, 1996

Abstract: This is a set of about 20 slides prepared using Harvard Graphics for computerized projection purposes. It outlines ideas about core competence to facilitate operationalization of the concept by managers. Its coverage includes a) the core competence effect b) the dimensions of core competence c) the tests for core competence d) ... More

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