Reference No: MAR0152TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note underlines the utility of industrial market potential index. Starting from a simple model, a procedure for developing an index of industrial market potential is finally arrived at. Development of the index would require selection of production statistics, and input and output coefficients. For some products the index has ... More
Reference No: QM0059Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives a simplified version of the manufacturing process in the company, which is suitable for practice in the design of computer tape or disk systems for production control. ... More
Reference No: QM0101(D)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
Reference No: BP0076(B)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More
Reference No: PROD0110TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Defines technology planning, and enumerates on the manager's role, types of technology changes, technological forecasting, mechanism of technology transfer, and technological strategy. ... More
Reference No: QM0107Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More
Reference No: MAR0145TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note, based on a lecture by the marketing manager of IPCL, describes the product mix and customer mix of IPCL. The strategic thinking with regard to different product groups is briefly described. Implications for organizational design are discussed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0180(A)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1969, CARE India executives were interested in selling the idea of proper nutrition for a healthier life to the rural population. They believed that the same marketing principles, style of advertising and media strategy used in urban commercial sales campaigns could be applied to a rural non commercial campaign. A ... More
Reference No: QM0101(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(F)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Mr.Trivedi, one of the branch managers, has some mental reservations about accepting the target for agricultural advances for his branch. The regional manager is confident that the potential reflected in the target exists in the branch. He comes to this conclusion from a report based on a field study ... More
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: MAR0172Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: India Tobacco Company, premier manufacturers of cigarettes and smoking tobaccos, felt that their future growth lay in investment in the areas considered vital to the national interest. In 1973, it appointed Ulka Advertising Agency to bring out an advertising campaign designed to draw attention to the diversification projects of ITC, namely, ... More
