Reference No: PROD0295Pages: 45Published on: 2, September, 2011
Abstract: ACC Limited, under Project 30-30, had targeted to produce and sell 30 million tons (mt) of cement in the year 2011. In May 2011, the Head of Central Logistics had found the target of the project to have become increasingly difficult to achieve. He believed that to sell 30 mt of cement, 30 mt had ... More
Reference No: CISG0112Pages: 22Published on: 17, March, 2011
Abstract: ABB, a conglomerate in power and automation, implemented one single SAP across geographical regions via a concept of One-Simple-ABB (OSA) and Regional ERP Management Service Center (REMSC). ABB-India, as the big-brother, took up the challenge to consolidate the ERP's (200+ systems) across the South Asia region with a plethora of challenges ... More
Reference No: PROD0243Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: F&A0439(A)EXPages: 2Published on: 11, November, 1997
Abstract: This is a case on foreign exchange risk management covering currency of invoicing, transaction exposure, and forward contracts. See also Coimbatore Yarns' Mark Receivables (B).F&A0439(B)EX. ... More
Reference No: BP0282(A)Pages: 16Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the dilemma of Mr. Ramkumar, General Manager of Finance, of Tube Investments of India Limited. Ramkumar has been asked to take up the leadership of TI Cycles. If he decides to accept the offer, it would be the first general management assignment for him. There are career ... More
Reference No: P&IR0206Pages: 41Published 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
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: P&IR0031(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More
Reference No: BP0261Pages: 7Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the measures initiated by Torrent Cables Limited to fight the recession. The issue is one of strengthening the measures and introducing new initiatives to prevent the company from becoming sick again. In 1989, the torrent group acquired a sick company and initiated a series of measures to turn ... More
Reference No: PROD0202Pages: 17Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0031(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More
Reference No: QM0137(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes the existing document flow and reports generated through the computerized system. Includes comments on the usefulness of the existing systems, and defines problem areas. The case provides sufficient data for developing a gross design of a new computerized system. ... More
Reference No: F&A0191Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The top management of Anuradha Private Limited was considering whether they should liberalize their credit policy for the sale of diesel sets (engine and pump) on lines similar to the credit scheme recently announced by their competitor Gupta Engineering Limited. The case involves the use of the probability theory. It ... More
Reference No: PROD0230Pages: 4Published on: 23, February, 1995
Abstract: This case emphasizes the criteria of mode choice selection for raw material procurement of Pashu Khadya Company Limited (PKCL). PKCL is engaged in the business of animal feed manufacturing and imports its main raw material, rice bran, from Uttar Pradesh to four factories in Maharashtra. Different modes available from U. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(G)Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the history of industrial relations and unionism, attention is directed to key areas which off and on have accounted for the industrial relations problems in Voltas. These areas are: amalgamation of associated companies, EDP, emergence of VOLSA, contract labour, and agitation by instalment. The stands taken by the ... More
