Reference No: BP0337(B)Pages: 10Published on: 31, March, 2011
Abstract: This is the second case from a three case series. From 2002 to 2004 Eureka Forbes Ltd. (EFL) took a series of technology initiatives to implement Knowledge Management (KM). The initiative was partially successful and the KM team had many challenges it had yet to face. A small percentage of sales people ... More
Reference No: PROD0285Pages: 28Published on: 21, December, 2004
Abstract: Mr. Bhat, the Senior Vice President, Marketing, of Titan Industries Limited was examining the domestic growth scenario of Titan watches. The sales of Titan Industries Limited as of August 1996 showed a drop of 11 per cent over the previous year. The traditional strengths of Titan have been in marketing, especially retailing, ... More
Reference No: BP0337(A)Pages: 13Published on: 31, March, 2011
Abstract: This is the first case from a series of three cases. The case describes situation in Eureka Forbes Ltd. (EFL) which is a 'direct sales' company. EFL is planning to start Knowledge Management (KM) initiatives. The strength of the company is its sales people who work under tremendous performance and ... More
Reference No: HRM0239(B)Pages: 7Published on: 13, December, 2017
Abstract: The chairman of Texica Limited has a discussion with the CEO, CFO and the COO of the company about the suggestion of an HRMC (Human Resource Management Committee) for the various HR related activities in the organization. As the first meeting unfolds, there is an intense discussion among the various ... More
Reference No: MAR0394Pages: 59Published on: 17, April, 2008
Abstract: Woolworths Limited was Australia's largest retailer in the food, liquor and grocery sector. The retail activities were conducted through the supermarkets (contributing 88% of consolidated sales), general merchandise and wholesale divisions. Woolworths had two key goals: 1) to increase shareholder returns and 2) giving greater customer satisfaction. These led to the development of ... More
Reference No: PSG0081Pages: 24Published on: 26, February, 2001
Abstract: Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) catered to about 50 percent of the dredging requirements in India, most of which were at the major ports. This market share had dropped from a 95 percent level, over the past few years, due primarily to liberalization and ports moving away from a nomination basis to ... More
Reference No: MAR0264TECPages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1995
Abstract: The note delineates important distribution management decision areas like designing of system of distribution, selection of channel members, developing and improving capabilities of channel members, and systems of working with channel members, including evaluation and control. The current management practices with respect to each of the decision (sub-decision) areas are ... More
Reference No: F&A0019Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the control and reporting system in Hindustan Lever Limited. The relative contribution approach to management reporting is brought out in the case. ... More
Reference No: F&A0559Pages: 21Published on: 27, October, 2020
Abstract: Northern Textiles (NTL) used highly complex derivatives to hedge its currency risk, and these structured products have been profitable in the past. But in 2008, unanticipated movements in exchange rates have led to serious losses. Seth, the Chairman of NTL, has come to know about the losses on a specific deal, ... More
Reference No: MAR0263TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the decision areas and importance of research in sales and distribution management (Section I) and the process of research (Section II). The last section (Section III) illustrates how research methods could be used for different decision areas. ... More
Reference No: BP0285Pages: 23Published on: 23, January, 2003
Abstract: This is a unique case of its kind providing an opportunity to see the linkages between the corporation and its customers from an integrated perspective. It describes the steps initiated by the top management of Cosmo Films Limited, a company in the business of packaging films, to build the customer ... More
Reference No: COMM0005Pages: 13Published on: 13, May, 2009
Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(D)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case focuses on the need for an effective Management Information System, especially for monitoring store performance in a retail chain. The key issues are: 1) Identifying key performance and decision areas, 2) Understanding the role and criticality of information processing, 3) Identifying performance indicators and 4) Specifying the systems required for the information ... More
Reference No: QM0202TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Introduces the role of computers and information systems in an organization. It defines what an MIS is and why it is of importance today. Data processing and information systems are contrasted and guidelines provided for managers attempting to set up computer-based management information systems. ... More
Reference No: QM0279(B)Pages: 10Published on: 29, March, 2019
Abstract: COREX, a new technology brought by Mr. Jindal, froze before going into live operations resulting in 10 month delay. This case discusses the project management monitoring methods used by them. Their use of Microsoft Project in place of Primavera is interesting. Before this, India did not have expertise in COREX. The ... More
