Reference No: PROD0175(C)TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the models for determining economic order quantities when quantity discounts are given. The models with "all unit" discount and "incremental" discount are presented and economic order quantity for each case is determined. Illustrative examples for each case are provided to show the use of the model and the determination ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(A)TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Introduces the functions of inventories and various costs relevant for inventory management. The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model with deterministic demand and lead-time is discussed and basic derivations of the model are presented. Sensitivity of cost to various parameters of the model is discussed. Finally, the EOQ model with back ... More
Reference No: CMA0555(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This case deals with the storage operation of milled rice in the monopsony procurement, processing, and distribution situation of the Paddy Marketing Board in Sri Lanka. The chairman has to decide whether he should go in for modern storage systems of silos or make do with the existing storage with ... More
Reference No: PROD0173TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More
Reference No: CMA0555(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of procurement of paddy in a monopsony situation in Sri Lanka when the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) was the sole agent for procuring paddy from domestic sources and through imports. In the existing system PMB was paying a huge amount as interest. ... More
Reference No: PSG0047(A)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The cases Antyodaya (A) and (B) present the experience of planning and implementing a target group specific development programme of a state government. The cases highlight the positive features in the implementation of the programme and raise questions about its design in the context of the kind of beneficiaries, the ... More
Reference No: PSG0045Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case traces the evolution of a rural health project in a backward district. It describes the reasons for the project team's work in this field and identifies its activities and their interrelationships. Managerial responses in terms of charges that have taken place in the project over time are presented. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Describes the growth of Voltas over a 25-year period. The case identifies the significant changes in the companys strategies during this period. It highlights the challenges of the 1980s, and the opportunities and threats facing the company. ... More
Reference No: CMA0579TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the emphasis on the need for aggregation of farm level relations this note identifies the groups of people who might need them. It is followed by the discussion on approaches to aggregation. Towards the end it recognizes the risk of aggregation bias in case of shortcuts to aggregation ... More
Reference No: BP0144(G)Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the history of industrial relations and unionism, attention is directed to key areas which off and on have accounted for the industrial relations problems in Voltas. These areas are: amalgamation of associated companies, EDP, emergence of VOLSA, contract labour, and agitation by instalment. The stands taken by the ... More
Reference No: PROD0178TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with various aspects of short interval scheduling (SIS) such as significance and applications in various areas like production planning and control, fabrication and assembly work, maintenance, engineering work, clerical operations, and material handling. Management reporting in an SIS environment is also dealt with. ... More
Reference No: CMA0571(B)Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is a continuation of Case (A). It explains the levels of decision-making, concerns at each level, and information flows. It raises the issues of management of information flows. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(E)Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Traces the evolution of the marketing function in Voltas, and outlines the current marketing organization. The Case explores the implications of the million dollar question faced by the management: What did it mean to have the diverse marketing activities under one umbrella--Voltas? ... More
Reference No: QM0177TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with the development of a simulation model to study the various schedule algorithms for the IIMA HP timesharing system having sixteen users. Studies various algorithms that have been decided on the basis of short and long jobs as well as variation in the time slice. Flow time and queue ... More
