Reference No: MAR0420EXPages: 4Published on: 8, March, 2011
Abstract: The exercise presents a decision situation for a FMCG company which is on an expansion path and is looking to introduce its product in a new geographic market of neighbouring state. Before they finalize the channel partner, they have to assess the market scenario in the new market. For this, ... More
Reference No: MAR0421(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, June, 2011
Abstract: The case describes the decision situation of assessing whether to set up production facilities for producing synthetic menthol. The context covers the description of the company, the product : menthol, production process of menthol, international trade, and government environment. The rest of the case describes the decision problems, research problems, information ... More
Reference No: MAR0421(B)Pages: 6Published on: 8, June, 2011
Abstract: The case describes briefly the problem definition stage and details of the research plan for collecting information to address the question: "whether to set up a plant for manufacturing synthetic menthol through the process invented by the R&D Division of Chemical Products Limited?". The plan includes a description of ... More
Reference No: PROD0295Pages: 45Published on: 2, September, 2011
Abstract: ACC Limited, under Project 30-30, had targeted to produce and sell 30 million tons (mt) of cement in the year 2011. In May 2011, the Head of Central Logistics had found the target of the project to have become increasingly difficult to achieve. He believed that to sell 30 mt of cement, 30 mt had ... More
Reference No: MAR0422Pages: 31Published on: 14, November, 2011
Abstract: Prayas is a unique healthcare initiative, launched in India by Sanofi-Aventis, a French multinational pharmaceutical company, with the objectives of updating the medical knowledge of doctors in semi-urban and rural areas, bridging the gap between diagnosis and treatment, and making available quality medicines at affordable prices. This case discusses the ... More
Reference No: MAR0427Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 2012
Abstract: Tihar Jail (TJ), one of the largest prisons in the world. However, TJ functions as a reformation and rehabilitation centre which aims at transforming the convicts into better human beings and employable citizens. As a part of this effort, it operates a factory and a baking school in its premises. ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(A)Pages: 7Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The case describes the key issues faced by two entrepreneurs as they plan to launch a new two-wheeler in the market in the beginning of liberalization of Indian economy in 1981.. The case provides information about the two-wheeler industry (scooter, mopeds, and motorcycle) on: (i) sales of each of the brands ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(D)Pages: 21Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The owners of TAL were grappling with the issue of which segment to target by their new brand of scooters. Segments were obtained through cluster analysis on: (i) demographic variables and (ii) importance of attributes in deciding the brand. Discriminant analysis was used to confirm the exclusivity of the segments. ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(B)Pages: 27Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The case describes the all India consumer survey planned to assess the key issues of nature of emerging competition and of decide targeting, positioning, and product features for a new brand of scooters by two entrepreneurs in 1981. The survey study was to examine buyer behaviour of scooter owners and non-owners. ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(C)Pages: 26Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: Two entrepreneurs were grappling with defining the market for introducing their brand of scooters in India in 1981. They had generated options of market definition through preliminary analysis and their own insights based on the data collected through an all India survey study of scooter owners and non- owners. . The study ... More
Reference No: MAR0469TECPages: 12Published on: 17, July, 2015
Abstract: Sensor based technologies, since their integration into mobile phones, have started playing an important role in mobile based transactions. The note provides examples of sensor based communications in daily life. It provides a detailed explanation of the two most commonly used technologies - Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low ... More
