Reference No: PROD0298Pages: 18Published on: 27, March, 2014
Abstract: Inventory management plays a critical role in managing business profitability. Through this case, the participants will understand the role of managing inventory for timely workshop operations. Further, too much inventory can erode business margins and occupy storage space. This case also highlights the selection of an appropriate inventory review policy ... More
Reference No: PROD0299Pages: 1Published on: 28, March, 2014
Abstract: Design of a warehouse includes estimating the number of storage location, establishing the number of tiers, aisles etc. Optimal warehouse design affects the order pick time and customer delivery performance. The participant will use concepts from inventory management to obtain the number of storage spaces and also learn to partition ... More
Reference No: QM0276Pages: 38Published on: 1, July, 2015
Abstract: This case focuses on the issue of additional fleet acquisition by Ispaat Parivahan Limited (IPL) for its contract obligation fulfilment with Solid Steel Limited. As per contract, IPL was to transport overall 15,000 tons per month (tpm) till July 31, 2015 to the North and West. But IPL failed to uphold its part ... More
Reference No: PROD0312Pages: 13Published on: 24, September, 2015
Abstract: Navigators Logistics Company was facing regular issues with the clients in terms of fluctuation in demand volumes and extended credit period. The spread of client transportation requirement was not consistent throughout the year and that was the major point of distress. Further, the process for handling internal transactions was manual ... More
Reference No: PROD0308Pages: 29Published on: 19, March, 2016
Abstract: Cummins Generator Technologies India Limited (CGTIL) was in the process of setting up a world-class factory at Ranjangaon based on "lean" production principles. The project team, however, went a step ahead and married "green" with "lean". While lean is about taking the system inefficiencies out, the green is about harmony ... More
Reference No: PROD0311Pages: 38Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: This case deals with several types of uncertainties faced by project team in an oil company north east in India. These challenges and uncertainties are in the areas drawing approval, supply chain , critical equipment availability, soll type, control room, soil type, employee availability, environmental clearances, safety and wildlife clearances. This ... More
Reference No: PROD0310Pages: 29Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: This case deals with steps taken by NTPC in construction and project management in 500 MW power plant. The project have several innovative ways of managing challenges, in land acquisition, design, implementation, contract worker management , enforcement of safety rules , managing regulation iand in team building in leadership. A suitable case for ... More
Reference No: CMHS0039Pages: 10Published on: 11, April, 2016
Abstract: Dr. Vinay Verma, the CEO of Alchemist Hospital has been observing long waiting lines for outpatient consultations. He was aware of the importance of outpatient service quality so as to retain the outpatients who required inpatient admissions. Even though the hospital has been handing as increasing number of outpatients over ... More
Reference No: PROD0313Pages: 11Published on: 14, April, 2016
Abstract: Raymond was lagging behind in their customer order fulfillment process due to inefficiencies in their warehouse operations. Further, slotting of stock keeping units to the right bins was not in order. As a result, the warehouse capacity was limiting company's growth. This case draws lessons about how warehousing technology and ... More
Reference No: COMM0016Pages: 17Published on: 29, March, 2017
Abstract: EFY Group is a media group in the electronic industry, with four main activities: (1) publishing print magazines that focused mainly on the electronics industry in India—this was the main activity; (2) publishing digital (pdf) versions of the print magazines; (3) managing ten online communities; and (4) conducting events for the electronics industry. ... More
Reference No: MAR0490Pages: 15Published on: 13, April, 2017
Abstract: The case describes the beginning and growth of a social enterprise ‘Okhai’, started to help women artisans from rural areas with no income and a poor social background. It helped women by promoting their handicraft and making it popular in the domestic and international market. As the organisation grows, it ... More
Reference No: BP0401Pages: 35Published on: 29, August, 2017
Abstract: Rivigo, a new entrant in the trucking business in India, believed that a new paradigm in the trucking/logistics industry could be brought about that would not only improve the quality of service dramatically, but also upgrade a truck driver’s lifestyle. While the industry faced driver shortage largely due ... More
Reference No: CMA0818Pages: 15Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Hindustan Gum is an agro-processor in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is primarily in the business of processing guar gum. The market volatility in demand and prices have shot up due to the need of guar gum in the new and growing shale gas fracking, primarily in the US. Hindustan Gum has ... More
Reference No: PROD0318Pages: 17Published on: 8, January, 2018
Abstract: The case focuses on truck high idle time, truck detention, and enroute challenges faced by Nagpur Golden Transport Company, a trucking company with a fleet size of 150 trucks. Being in a highly competitive market, every single order not fulfilled by the transporter is an opportunity lost. How should NGTC use ... More
