Reference No: PROD0317Pages: 12Published on: 10, April, 2018
Abstract: Several white goods companies are grappling with issues such as short product life-cycle and high item obsolescence rates. This case analyzes several strategies to overcome item obsolescence, standardize put-away and picking operations and overcome challenges with low picker efficiency at white-goods warehouses. ... More
Reference No: PSG0128Pages: 26Published on: 4, April, 2018
Abstract: The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), established by the Government of India is one of the World’s Largest Social Security Organizations. The purpose of EPFO is to ensure social security for Industrial workers and their dependents. EPFO maintains more than 15 crore accounts of its members. Traditionally EPFO had been ... More
Reference No: PSG0124TECPages: 7Published on: 5, March, 2018
Abstract: Research literature generally cover scheduling of transportation services . Disruptions happen while a schedule is en-route and there are very few mathematical models that address to reschedule the disrupted services at the moment and location where disruption has occured. The model reported in this note attempts to reschedule disrupted services with ... 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
Reference No: PROD0316Pages: 10Published on: 8, January, 2018
Abstract: Takshshila, the owner of Sandwichworkz, a trendy restaurant in Ahmedabad, India, is worried about the diminishing profitability of her restaurant. Recent promotional offers have increased the footfall, but not profitability. To address this issue, she knew she had to optimize and redesign their menu. She also realizes that to properly ... 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
