Reference No: CMA0794EXPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case is on tapping export market to soy meal by an export price. Though, Indian soy meal is superior in protein content and India is closer to consuming markets, the bottom line of the export houses has been affected due to sharp fall in international price in recent two ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(D)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case focuses on the need for an effective Management Information System, especially for monitoring store performance in a retail chain. The key issues are: 1) Identifying key performance and decision areas, 2) Understanding the role and criticality of information processing, 3) Identifying performance indicators and 4) Specifying the systems required for the information ... More
Reference No: CMA0791Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This is a case of a trading firm involved in purchase and sale of edible oils. The firm also owns oilseeds processing facility for own production. It wants to enter in a new market with bulk supply as well as consumer packs of branded refined sunflower oil. Given the edible ... More
Reference No: CMA0800EXPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case descries the processes followed in procurement of basmati paddy by a rice mill and current reporting system in the organization. The issue raised is to examine the existing reporting system and suggest modifications to make it yield the desired information for procurement planning in a more objective manner ... More
Reference No: CMA0785TECPages: 31Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: Considering the new economic environment this note analyses farmers' output and marketed surplus responses to barter terms of trade which is likely to change in the wake of de-protection of trade and industry, besides non-price factors for four/three major agricultural commodity group. It also, in the same context, evaluates ... More
Reference No: CMA0797EXPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This exercise on planning procurement of agricultural produce (Basmati paddy) for processing for the commencing season, gives information on major produce markets, and about major competitors. It also gives the indices of arrivals and prices for the six identified markets over eight weeks of peak arrivals. The idea is to ... More
Reference No: CMA0781TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This technical note discusses major recent strengths and weaknesses of Indian agriculture with some past perspective. The purpose is to introduce the students with the present basic strong and weak characteristics and performance of this sector. And the second purpose is to provide an opportunity to discuss how to facilitate ... More
Reference No: CMA0795TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This note describes agribusiness and channels through which the produce reaches the consumers. It then discusses the procurement function undertaken by various agribusiness entities. The procurement options available and advantages and disadvantages of direct buying and purchases from secondary market are also given. It also covers fixing of price and ... More
Reference No: CMA0793EXPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case gives some reasons for quality deterioration of soy-meal at various stages from processing to final destination. It raises the issue of why quality is needed and how could it be achieved. The focus is to improve the bottom line through quality monitoring by the soybean processing enterprise. ... More
Reference No: MAR0336TECPages: 5Published on: 14, March, 2000
Abstract: This case describes logit analysis in an applied framework. It is specifically designed for a session in marketing research and information systems module. The note also compares the use of logistic regression/MNL vis-?-vis discriminant analysis. ... More
Reference No: F&A0456EX(C)Pages: 9Published on: 15, May, 2000
Abstract: A case dealing with fall-out of the use of derivatives in managing commodity (gold) price risk. Involves analysis of the linkages between corporate strategy, capital structure and the hedging strategy, as well as the risk analysis of derivative positions. ... More
Reference No: BP0254Pages: 13Published on: 6, September, 2000
Abstract: GCL is part of the Gadhvi Group of Industries. The company is into bottling industrial gasses and under changing environment of growing demand has threatened entry of new players. It is exploring collaboration with one of the world's largest industrial gas manufacturers. They have completed primary rounds of discussion with ... More
Reference No: QM0242Pages: 19Published on: 23, October, 2000
Abstract: Farmaid Tractors Limited (FTL) was a tractor company with a 20% market share, and aiming to be the market leader within next five years. The tractor industry in India had become very competitive, with growth in capacity outstripping the growth in demand. Customer preference and demands had changed in the context ... More
Reference No: PSG0080EXPages: 26Published on: 24, November, 2000
Abstract: In 1998, the Southern Railway (SR) undertook a project to qualitatively
upgrade its railway timetable, with the objective of making
it more user-friendly. The outcome of this effort, which resulted
in the publication of a significantly improved version of
the timetable in August 1998, had a dramatic impact in how it
was ... More
Reference No: BP0255Pages: 29Published on: 5, December, 2000
Abstract: Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) is the sole marketing agency for the products produced by different milk co-operative member unions of the state of Gujarat and for those of other states marketing their products under the brand name of Amul. The product range is mostly milk and milk ... More
