Reference No: ECO0004Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Considers the demand, production and investment targets of the three Five Year Plans to reassess the growth prospects of the machine tools industry. The case is also concerned with the development of demand indicators for the industry as a guideline for the company's planning. "A Note on Machine Tool Industry" ... More
Reference No: PROD0037Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Describes how a manufacturing organization plans to introduce preventive maintenance procedures in its plant. The problems that are encountered while introducing preventive maintenance and the paperwork that is necessary are discussed. It also highlights the possible savings that could be made by the introduction of preventive maintenance in a large ... More
Reference No: CMA0047Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The manager of the dairy husbandry division of Amul studies the role of green fodder in enhancement of milk yield and the measures to be taken for having adequate green fodder for the producer members. ... More
Reference No: CMA0100Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with scheduling transport of milk from different collection centres to the centralized dairy. The importance of proper scheduling is brought out, especially in the dairy industry as late delivery at the centralized dairy causes souring of milk. Participants are asked to propose the best possible scheduling of transport. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: CMA0022Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the problem of procurement of milk from rural areas distribution to urban areas. It focuses on the problem of seasonality, price, contractual responsibilities, dealing with the rural producers. ... More
Reference No: OB0001(B)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More
Reference No: PROD0035TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The note deals with computational techniques for solving difficult management problems in a simple and mechanical way. It covers the two major methods: Distribution method and Simplex method. The working details for these two methods are described with the help of examples. The role of the Simplex method in solving ... More
Reference No: ECO0009(A)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case outlines a demand study relating to cotton textiles prepared by the Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association in 1959. It may be used to evaluate the ATIRA study in terms of its methodology and assumptions and to illustrate the use of log Modls in Forecasting ... More
Reference No: MAR0052Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise case for training students in framing survey questionnaires. It is in two parts. Part I, depicting the problem as well as identifying needed information, is to be distributed in advance. Students are asked to submit a prepared questionnaire. Part II is the actual questionnaire used by ... More
