Reference No: P&IR0082Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case refers to payment of dearness allowance in process industry. The DA scheme was evolved in this organization in 1949 and several changes were introduced subsequently. The case reviews these changes and discusses the new agreement that was signed in 1974. The case provides data on DA and related economic variables. ... More
Reference No: QM0234Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This case examines the monthly allocation decision between procurement centres and depots for the intra-state movement of rice in Andhra Pradesh. The decision is complicated by the presence of three types of rice and change of gauge points on the railway ... More
Reference No: F&A0535Pages: 29Published on: 22, December, 2016
Abstract: In the wake of the December 2015 Paris COP21 (Conference of Parties), and India’s announced renewable energy commitments, Reliance Power is reviewing its renewable energy investments to arrive at a long term strategy for the role of renewable energy in its power generation portfolio and the financing of renewable projects. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(I)Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with a new control system designed to achieve the explicit goals spelled out by the management. The Case describes the development of the new system which is interlinked with the new decentralized setup, both of which take place in stages from 1981 and are not fully complete by December 1982. The ... More
Reference No: PSG0103(A)Pages: 48Published on: 27, March, 2008
Abstract: The construction contract of a four laned Road Over Bridge (ROB) on the Mangalapuram and Udyognagar link was awarded to a contractor by the PWD (Government). The construction began in August 1999 with an expected completion in September 2001. However, due to a variety of causes, the process was delayed and the ... More
Reference No: MAR0372Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 2006
Abstract: Mr. Rohit Swarup, Director of Xplora Design Skool (XDS) was reviewing the report and recommendations made by a student group on selection of towns where XDS could open centres to exploit the opportunity of significant interest in multimedia in the country in February 2004. He was particularly interested in the process ... More
Reference No: ECO0350(B)Pages: 26Published on: 26, December, 2006
Abstract: This case follows case (A) which discusses NTPC's response to the Simhadri project that created a record of sorts in timely implementation of large projects and within a tight budget NTPC's record of 39 months for a green-field project in India. That has taken project implementation in India to international standards. ... More
Reference No: F&A0527Pages: 38Published on: 18, January, 2016
Abstract: Greenko is a renewable power generating company investing in biomass, small and medium hydro power and wind power projects. It was projected to achieve 1GW (Giga Watt=1000 Mega Watt) of installed capacity by March 2015. The company has been financing its projects with debt from Indian banks and financial institutions on ... More
Reference No: BP0144(D)Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews the company's performance during a seven-year period--1974-75 to 1980-81. Voltas had resorted to certain operational strategies having significant financial implications: 1) it altered its method of calculating depreciation on its fixed assets; 2) it entered into foreign collaboration for its international operations; 3) it absorbed two of its affiliate companies with ... More
Reference No: F&A0349Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The basic elements of the control system initially envisaged by the company were 1) PERT/cost system to monitor project progress and related costs; 2) material and labour cost standards to form the basis of comparison with actuals; and 3) an overhead budget which identified the various manufacturing, finance, and administration overheads by ... More
Reference No: PSG0103(D)Pages: 3Published on: 27, March, 2008
Abstract: The construction contract of a four laned Road Over Bridge (ROB) on the Mangalapuram and Udyognagar link was awarded to a contractor by the PWD (Government). The construction began in August 1999 with an expected completion in September 2001. However, due to a variety of causes, the process was delayed and the ... More
Reference No: ECO0161Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Jaya Pipes Limited was promoted in October 1960 by Mr. M L Agrawal to manufacture pipes, tubes, and other contrivances out of iron, steel and such other such materials. As steel scrap was relatively cheaper at the time of its inception the planet installed was suitable for the manufacturing scrap-based pipes. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0153Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case relates to a strike situation. It shows how the management deals with the situation and how, with the help of government intervention, an agreement is finally reached between the management and the trade union. ... More
Reference No: PROD0102TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Layout of physical facilities is an integrating phase of design of production systems. Materials handling cost, safety of workers, flexibility for plant expansion in future, etc, depend on plant layout to a large extent. This note briefly discusses some of the popular plant layout techniques. The spiral chart technique has ... More
