Reference No: STR0484Pages: 32Published on: 31, March, 2025
Abstract: Natural diamonds have long been associated with luxury and exclusivity. The global diamond supply chain is susceptible to socio-economic, technological, and geopolitical disruptions. Furthermore, the uneven distribution of diamond deposits across various countries increases the supply chain’s vulnerability. How should traditional natural diamond firms sustain their business amidst these ... More
Reference No: O&DS0005EXPages: 3Published on: 22, April, 2024
Abstract: Palak Sheth is the proprietor of Vastrapur Widgets Limited (VWL), which manufactures widgets for machines that produce engineering goods. Sheth is facing a dilemma regarding an export order for 1,000 units. The dilemma is whether VWL should use the existing raw material or discard it and use new raw material, which ... More
Reference No: HRM0260Pages: 26Published on: 7, August, 2023
Abstract: SRK Exports Pvt. Ltd., a family-owned diamond firm based in Surat, India, has over 6000 employees. Despite facing economic downturns and the COVID-19 pandemic, the company, under the guidance of founder Govind Dholakia, has managed to avoid employee layoffs.
SRK’s HRM practices, including performance management, training and development, recruitment and ... More
Reference No: F&A0232Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Krishnan, a technician entrepreneur, started Sharma Founders and Engineers to manufacture iron cylpebs on a job order basis. When the manufacture of cylpebs proved uneconomical, he took to production of ferrous ground castings by cupola and pitfurnace processes. The case describes how the unit is faced with a ... More