Reference No: MAR0193Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Market trends and market research indicate possibilities of introducing a new brand of coffee in Northern India. However, it is unclear what product position should be aimed at and what market strategy be adopted. Analysis of market structure, segments, coffee drinking habits, sociopsychological variables affecting coffee drinking, etc. called ... More
Reference No: BP0124TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note brings out key ideas for pricing, and demonstrates that sales here are mostly from one state enterprise to another - both, government-owned. It discusses issues on possible pressures that may arise, and how the pricing may be extremely uneven between enterprises. ... More
Reference No: CMA0458TECPages: 35Published on: 14, December, 1977
Abstract: The note deals with structural and changing aspects of rural markets in India. It also attempts to focus some of the distinguishing features of rural households. ... More
Reference No: CMA0451Pages: 6Published on: 4, November, 1977
Abstract: This case is based on field observations about marketing of wool by the growers to an organized sector run by the Khadi and Gramodhyog. It brings out the problems of price negotiations, quality control, and related marketing problems which need to be solved for efficient management. ... More
Reference No: CMA0452Pages: 5Published on: 4, November, 1977
Abstract: Relates to the selling of HYV wheat seed by the growers of a village. It highlights problems of price fixation, quality control, and other marketing problems in general. ... More
Reference No: CMA0443TECPages: 15Published on: 6, August, 1977
Abstract: The note discusses some issues regarding definitional approach and methods of calculation of marketing margins. Studies made in the past by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection have also been examined to find an alternative method to increase the efficiency of marketing in India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0442TECPages: 19Published on: 2, August, 1977
Abstract: The note deals with the development, structural, and organizational characteristics of regular markets in India. The note examine the possibility of improvements in the marketing structure. ... More
Reference No: CMA0441TECPages: 12Published on: 28, July, 1977
Abstract: The note deals with the characteristics of agricultural output marketing such as period of harvesting, season of market arrivals in India, etc. An attempt is also made to examine the farmers' behaviour regarding time and place of sale. ... More
Reference No: CMA0439TECPages: 24Published on: 27, July, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the need for efficiency in the marketing system, and various factors influencing marketing of agricultural produce at the farm and marketing-firm levels. An attempt is also made to study the ideal marketing system for farm produce and factors causing deviations. ... More
Reference No: F&A0306Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units?revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More
Reference No: MAR0161Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A large multidivision, multinational company based in Chicago forms a new Product Analysis Group. This group is to screen new product proposals emanating from various divisions. A complex set of criteria has to be satisfied. ... More
Reference No: MAR0199Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case revolves around the animal husbandry activities in Banni area of Kutch district. The District Development Officer is planning to increase the income of dairy farmers in the area to incresed productivity and improved return on output. Issues in the case are concerned with objectives of the project, its ... More