Reference No: BP0339Pages: 18Published on: 29, April, 2011
Abstract: The case deals with Arihant Retail, a family business firms located at Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a small scale firm, with a turnover of ` 340 million in 2009-10. Mr. Vishal Surana, the young Chief Executive of Arihant, dreams of making this into a ` 3 billion store by 2015. He has ... More
Reference No: IITCOE0004Pages: 18Published on: 13, April, 2011
Abstract: The case describes the remarkable work done in the state of Karnataka, by a hospital in Bangalore, in identifying retinal damages in the incipient stage in premature babies a condition called Retinopathy on Prematurity (ROP). The work is in the pilot stage, covering only Bangalore and three districts around it, ... More
Reference No: CIPR0003(B)Pages: 35Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: Towards the end of 90s, mounting losses forced Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC), the sole provider of public transport in Madhya Pradesh, to suspend their urban services. As a consequence, organized public transport services ceased to exist in Indore, the largest metropolitan city of the state of Madhya ... More
Reference No: CMA0812Pages: 37Published on: 20, November, 2009
Abstract: Mr Hasmukhbhai K Nakum, a cold storage entrepreneur, was thinking about expanding his cold storage business beyond Ahmedabad. While some of the cold storages in Ahmedabad were closing down due to high running costs and poor capacity utilization, but he was contemplating on expansion. He already had four cold storages ... More
Reference No: CISG0109Pages: 25Published on: 14, October, 2009
Abstract: BabaJob.com - based in Bangalore, India - is a unique for-profit venture that aims to connect workers in the informal job sector (cooks, gardeners, drivers etc) to potential employers. It uses a variety of information and communication technologies like the web, mobile phones, IVRS (interactive voice response systems) and ... More
Reference No: CFR0004Pages: 20Published on: 27, July, 2009
Abstract: The case looks at the decision options present before a new entrepreneur with regard to the unique concept of a non-vegetarian snack food. Opportunities exist in the market for B2B, retail, franchising, and licensing. However, the perishable nature of the product makes distribution and production difficult. The entrepreneur must ... More
Reference No: BP0327Pages: 6Published on: 7, May, 2009
Abstract: SAATH is an Ahmedabad based NGO that works for the benefit of slum dwellers. Over the years, it has been able to develop programmes that have brought changes in the lives of its beneficiaries. It stands different from other NGOs in terms of its approach to its programmes. All its ... More
Reference No: BP0326Pages: 10Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: The case deals with the decision making problem faced by an Indian entrepreneur, Mr. Pathik Patwari, concerning diversification and growth. While his pharmaceuticals business that has seen huge growth in last few years faces industry specific challenges, the infrastructure sector as a whole appears to be lucrative in terms of ... More
Reference No: OB0204(B)Pages: 37Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: In May 2005, the Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) group took the decision of acquiring Unitor. The price was settled at 73.5 NOK. Despite obvious complementarity, it wasn't an easy decision. The acquisition had posed major challenges due to diversity in geographies, systems, products and markets. It was anticipated that this move would, mainly, ... More
Reference No: IMG0017(C)Pages: 14Published on: 14, July, 2008
Abstract: Describes the evolution of an offshore Analytics organization in India. Traces three years of organization building and narrates the challenges faced in transacting business with onsite operations culture, communication, skill set differences across offices. ... More
Reference No: IMG0017(A)Pages: 6Published on: 14, July, 2008
Abstract: Describes the evolution of an offshore Analytics organization in India. Traces three years of organization building and narrates the challenges faced in transacting business with onsite operations culture, communication, skill set differences across offices. ... More
Reference No: IMG0017(B)Pages: 6Published on: 14, July, 2008
Abstract: Describes the evolution of an offshore Analytics organization in India. Traces three years of organization building and narrates the challenges faced in transacting business with onsite operations culture, communication, skill set differences across offices. ... More
Reference No: OB0203Pages: 7Published on: 30, June, 2008
Abstract: This case is based on the experience of a multinational-multi-location company during its attempt to implement a customer relationship management (CRM) software. An off the shelf software named Superoffice was chosen and tailored to the needs of Mover Incorporated. A project team was formed to oversee the design, training, and ... More
