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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(C) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Outlines the discussions between the case writer and the company's executive. It describes the overall assessment of the introduction of PERT in a new company by the Chief Executive himself. The discussions revolve around the consideration of advantages of PERT by the managerial and supervisory cadres. Thought is also given ... 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: Ravichandran, N;

Reference No: PROD0266 Pages: 9 Published on: 26, April, 2004

Abstract: The central managerial and policy issue presented in the case to understand the implications of reconditioning time, inventory allocation policy, structure of the distribution system to the size of the float inventory as measured by appropriate service level. Such problems arise in a variety of situations. The case presents a ... More

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Authors: Pandey, I M;

Reference No: F&A0446 Pages: 4 Published on: 22, September, 1998

Abstract: The case deals with a proposal to be prepared by materials manager for buying a new brand sawing machine, the purchase of which could stop sub-contracting of the cutting operation. To get the budget sanctioned, he has to justify his case before the management with attractive return on such an ... More

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Authors: Singh, Amarjeet; Srivastava, U K;

Reference No: CMA0571(B) Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1983

Abstract: The case is a continuation of Case (A). It explains the levels of decision-making, concerns at each level, and information flows. It raises the issues of management of information flows. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0555(C) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1982

Abstract: This case deals with the storage operation of milled rice in the monopsony procurement, processing, and distribution situation of the Paddy Marketing Board in Sri Lanka. The chairman has to decide whether he should go in for modern storage systems of silos or make do with the existing storage with ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0222TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Emphasizes the relationship between operational and financial leverages from the point of view of corporate management in designing capital structure planning. ... More

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Authors: Ghosh, Ranjan Kumar ;

Reference No: CMA0828 Pages: 10 Published on: 21, April, 2025

Abstract: Sid’s Farm, founded by Dr Kishore Indukuri in 2013, has emerged as a transformative dairy brand in India’s adulterated milk market. Driven by the vision of delivering pure, unadulterated milk, the company has grown from a 20-cow farm to processing 43,000 litres of milk daily with rigorous 45-step quality checks. ... More

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Authors: Sinha, Piyush Kumar; Abhishek; Bhamoriya, Vaibhav;

Reference No: MAR0395 Pages: 34 Published on: 13, May, 2008

Abstract: SEWA is a large women based organization that has been empowering women through making them self reliant. It has taken up ICT as a new initiative, to empower them. The case describes the genesis of the organization and the activities. It explores the process that SEWA followed for designing and ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Turaga, Rama Mohana; Mittal, Shweta;

Reference No: PSG0123 Pages: 19 Published on: 28, July, 2017

Abstract: ‘Saksham’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of one of the largest public sector companies in India, the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), provides specific training in skills required for plastic industry to low-income communities potentially affected by GAIL’s business operations. Unlike a typical GAIL CSR programme, which ... 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: Gupta, Ramesh;

Reference No: CMA0681 Pages: 6 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: Gupta, Ramesh;

Reference No: CMA0684 Pages: 7 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: Gupta, Ramesh;

Reference No: CMA0680 Pages: 14 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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