Reference No: HRM0239(A)Pages: 8Published on: 13, December, 2017
Abstract: The chairman of the 60-year old company Texica, Ashutosh Verma approached Dr. Asim Vakil, who has a wide experience in consulting turnaround activities in declining organizations. The organization had undergone few rounds of downsizing and was also reporting about 15-20% attrition in the organization. Dr. Vakil was requested to redesign ... More
Reference No: MAR0171(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: After many years of "ethical" promotion, Glaxo's syrup based tonic, Minadex, was going OTC since the company's management felt that this would help increase sales. A purchase proposition was required to build up an advertising campaign around it. Competitive claims were analyzed by the agency and it was decided to ... More
Reference No: BP0254Pages: 13Published on: 6, September, 2000
Abstract: GCL is part of the Gadhvi Group of Industries. The company is into bottling industrial gasses and under changing environment of growing demand has threatened entry of new players. It is exploring collaboration with one of the world's largest industrial gas manufacturers. They have completed primary rounds of discussion with ... More
Reference No: BP0040(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case describes the history of the company since its incorporation (in 1960) to 1968. It focuses on the major proxy fight between the Firestone Rubber and Tyre Company and the Kilachand interests which arose over the issue of the appointment of a firm in which the Kilachands were interested as the ... More
Reference No: QM0235Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This case provides data on manufacturing process, raw material availability, management and organization, as well as project costs. It is meant to be used as an exercise in project appraisal. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0195Pages: 12Published on: 22, August, 2005
Abstract: Precision Parts Limited was a successful company with model IR situation. With change in union leadership and the managers, the union management dynamics underwent change. The statement is presented for managerial decision making. ... 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
Reference No: F&A0353Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case is meant to illustrate the basic concepts of inventory management. Some knowledge of EOQ is necessary. It throws light on variable lead times, discount on items purchased, and the two systems of managing inventory? the continuous review and the periodic review systems. ... 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: 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: 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: QM0241Pages: 15Published on: 29, September, 2000
Abstract: This case focuses on the issues of concern of the Tobacco Procurement Division of Cigarette Manufacturing Company (CMC). The primary concern was the buying of tobacco at the auction floors, followed by the logistics of processing and inventorying, prior to cigarette manufacture. Since tobacco constitute the single largest cost component, ... More
Reference No: PROD0245Pages: 5Published on: 24, June, 1999
Abstract: The case illustrates an operation management problem in a manufacturing process that involves batch production and the use of a furnace, requiring very long heat treatment time. The case allows the class to do bottleneck analysis and explore several alternatives for improving productivity and output. Finally, it also illustrates the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0184(A)EXPages: 10Published on: 27, February, 2002
Abstract: MUL, a joint venture between the Government of India and Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan, known for its pro-labour policies, was embroiled in a dispute in mid 2000, with its workforce of more than 5500 employees. Agitation was taking place at a time when MUL's market share had quickly declined from 82.8 per ... More
