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: PROD0228(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This case follows up the case Lotus Thread Company Limited(A) (LTCL-A) by focusing on an important area in the logistical decision making hierarchy. The main issue is that of distribution network design and some of its major consequences. The company, while examining its logistics network has identified three options ... More
Reference No: CMA0801EXPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case highlights the growth in rubber production in India and contribution of area and yield in this growth. It states that due to fall in rubber prices in recent years its viability at farm level has become doubtful. Giving the details of annual cost structure and average yields it ... More
Reference No: CMA0792Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case presents a situation where general manager of a trading firm feels the inadequacy of information generated through internal reporting. He urges to change the system such that relevant information for planning and implementation for making decision on inventory management, sales, and recovery would also be important. The case ... More
Reference No: CMA0799EXPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: Financing procurement needs advance budgeting which involves procurement price. Though price caries from day to day in a season, one needs some average price for budgeting exercise. This case on basmati paddy procurement gives information on average costs at farm, in mandi, and at processing plant and poses a problem ... More
Reference No: CMA0790Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case raised the issues of information needs for objective planning of seed production, monitoring the implementation of the production plan, and other related decisions for Gromore Seed Company. It then examines the internal reporting system and seeks suggestions for modifications in the existing system such that needed information is ... 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: BP0253Pages: 17Published on: 2, March, 2000
Abstract: The case discusses the evolution and growth of a start-up entrepreneurial venture in ice cream manufacture. It examines the overall corporate strategy and the consistency or otherwise of the functional strategies pursued by the company management. ... More
Reference No: F&A0452Pages: 10 Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: Set in the backdrop of the 1997 economic crisis, the case deals with the problem faced by a leading finance company of Thailand, Phatra Thanakit. The company finds its very existence threatened under the onslaught of the crisis, and faces a number of agonizing choices. Should it become an integrated bank? ... 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: F&A0461Pages: 5Published on: 24, May, 2000
Abstract: The case deals with strategy for generation of resources and accounting for those resources in a non-profit setting. It deals with a situation where corpus fund has to be effectively managed to guard against inflation and at the same time provide enough leeway to carry out the basic objectives of ... 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: QM0241Pages: 15Published on: 29, September, 2000
Abstract: This case focuses on the issues of concern of the Tobacco Procurement Division of Cigarette Manufacturing Company (CMC). The primary concern was the buying of tobacco at the auction floors, followed by the logistics of processing and inventorying, prior to cigarette manufacture. Since tobacco constitute the single largest cost component, ... 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
