Reference No: PROD0034TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note explains four advanced applications of PERT networks: 1) scheduling with limited resources, 2) time? cost trade?offs, 3) network cost control systems, and 4) statistical approach in PERT scheduling. The existing rules and procedures for their use have been illustrated by examples. ... More
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: F&A0083(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Executives of the mills are working on the loan arrangement to be made with their bankers for meeting the working capital requirements in the next year. The case provides an opportunity to determine the amount, timing and type of loan. It explains the various methods of financing working capital requirements ... More
Reference No: PROD0059Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: This is an introductory case that describes in general terms the basic elements of a production system as existing at facility of a mass producer of garments. ... More
Reference No: ECO0066(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Deals with the issue of compensation as a result of nationalization of the air transport industry. The various schemes for compensation considered by the Government of India are mentioned in the case. The case is used for encouraging the student to appraise the fairness or otherwise of the schene adoped ... More
Reference No: PROD0005Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The production director wants to review the company's incentive scheme. The case gives the history and nature of the scheme in detail. The student is required to point out the merits and defects of the scheme and suggest suitable improvements. ... More
Reference No: PROD0063Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: This is an integrated case about a small business enterprise that manufactures plastic consumer items. It provides sufficient scope for improving the company's production operations as well as for developing the strategy that should be followed by this company. ... More
Reference No: PROD0057(A)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case explains the way a company has prepared its plans for developing and introducing a new product to the market. It highlights the difficulties it had to face while going through the technological change, i.e., applied research, development, marketing and after?sales service. It also highlights the need ... More
Reference No: MAR0071Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case involves the students in a realistic situation wherein they have to understand the consumption behaviour and buying pattern of the consumers with regard to bread, and develop a distribution plan for a large public sector bakery set up in Ahmedabad, keeping fully in view the types of retail ... More
Reference No: CMA0143TEC Pages: 41Published on: 4, March, 1968
Abstract: Deals with the problems of production distribution of fertilizers. It is focused around policy issues. The note is prepared with a view to aquainting students with the latest policy decisions of the Government of India regarding fertilizers. ... More
Reference No: CMA0146Pages: 11Published on: 4, April, 1968
Abstract: This is an integrated case on seed input. It deals with the issues on 1) planning for seed production 2) procurement certification of seed, 3) marketing of seed, 4) channelising the agricultural credit supply to the farmers for introducing new seeds. The case is composed over various issues faced y the planners implementors at ... More
Reference No: CMA0148TECPages: 14Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Describes the growth of farm power, especially tractors power tillers, in India. The note includes information on firms which manufacture tractors/power tillers in collaboration with foreign firms. Familiarizes students with the past, present, future trends of the input industry concerned. ... More
Reference No: CMA0161Pages: 10Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Summarizes the history of a small ready-mixed cattle feed plant planned as part of the ICD project. It refers to the conception and implementation of the cattle feed factory and its paralised nature of operations. It emphasizes the effect of initial administration of project planning, the nature of the practical ... More
Reference No: CMA0152(C)Pages: 9Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The text examines the comparative situation between the Sarangpur ICD, the District Milk Procurement Cooperative and the urban liquid milk scheme which provides the market. The case shows, in action, the communications between the PO, his parallel officers in the cooperative and the urban liquid milk scheme and how each ... More
