Reference No: BP0070Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Facilitates discussion of action potentials facing the general manager of a field unit of a public sector company. The manager is under pressure from headquarters to improve sales and capacity utilization appreciably in view of a marked drop in the offtake of the State Nutritional Programme. The management systems available ... More
Reference No: MAR0178Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The 1969 Liberty shirts campaign came in for much debate for its bold and unorthodox approach. Some said the advertising was entertaining but was too sophisticated to sell. Some predicted ruin; only a few wholeheartedly backed the campaign. This case gives the extracts of an article by Mr. Frank Simoes, the ... More
Reference No: QM0114Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Pertains to the marketing information system originally developed at the Rustom Jehangir Mills. Presents the company background and present market position, and identifies the marketing information needs of the various levels of management. Illustrative formats have also been included in the case. ... More
Reference No: MAR0176Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Protein Foods Association educated people on nutrition. In 1972, there was a three phase evaluation of the effectiveness of the Protein Communication Programme in Maharashtra. After specifying the communication task, target group, media strategy and mediawise expenditure of the campaign, the case gives the detailed methodology of the survey and the ... More
Reference No: CMA0402TECPages: 18Published on: 16, August, 1976
Abstract: The note points out that sharp acceleration in pesticide use is required to achieve the Fifth Plan targets. For this purpose, it is important to understand the nature of cultivators' effective demand for pesticides. To generate such an understanding and provoke discussion on the subject, the note presents findings of ... More
Reference No: CMA0398TECPages: 14Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses different aspects of market segmentation keeping in view the nature of the Indian rural market. A discussion on market segmentation is incorporated on the basis of distribution of land holdings. Disparities in disposable income, and consumer expenditure at the aggregate level with respect to the intersectoral flow ... More
Reference No: CMA0401Pages: 12Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The case is formulated around different aspects of expansion of the textile market in the rural areas. It first deals with various possibilities of marketing textiles in the rural areas, which are mostly in the nature of "know your market" in the sphere of textile marketing. It then provides information ... More
Reference No: CMA0397TECPages: 4Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses the major problems associated with seasonal demand of products, mainly in marketing, production, inventory, etc. A simplified illustration of the forecasting technique is incorporated in the note. ... More
Reference No: CMA0400TEC Pages: 8Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The note deals with the conceptual issues in pricing of products and discusses in some detail the implications of pricing policies in consumer and "industrial" product pricing. In addition, decision-making structure for price determination is discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0415(C)TECPages: 17Published on: 1, December, 1976
Abstract: Describes the changed market structure since Independence. Salient features of regulated marketing system are discussed in detail. Particularly during 1973, changes occurred not only in the market functionaries but also in the pattern of market arrivals. An attempt has been made to judge the implications of the changes. ... More
Reference No: CMA0349TEC Pages: 16Published on: 23, December, 1976
Abstract: Gives details of foodgrains distribution programme in India. Regional imbalances in the availability of cereals in the administrative structure are comprehensively dealt with. ... More
Reference No: CMA0422(B)TEC Pages: 12Published on: 23, December, 1976
Abstract: Deals with different aspects of the sugarcane marketing system operative in India and focuses on the problems of marketing by the producers. ... More
Reference No: MAR0197(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A chemical company with considerable in-house competence in plant design is diversifying into project sales. This raises conflicts with product sales. A clearcut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... More
Reference No: F&A0307Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More
Reference No: MAR0164(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A cooperative dairy in a rapidly growing industrial city is considering the introduction of automatic bulk vending. Many uncertainties are associated with the costs and convenience of bulk vending as compared to bottle vending. ... More