Reference No: QM0248TECPages: 6Published on: 28, November, 2005
Abstract: In this technical note we discuss graphical assessment and formal testing procedures for normality.The widely used graphical techniques. P-P & Q-Q plots are described. Several formal testing procedures namely, - tests bazed on Skewness and kurtosis coefficient, Lilliefors test, Shapiro- wilk test and Shapiro - Francia test are described. ... More
Reference No: QM0249TEC-HindiPages: 8Published on: 28, November, 2005
Abstract: इस टैकनिकल नोट में संवेदनशील डाटा एकत्र करने के लिए कुछ उपयोगी तकनीकों के बारे में हमने चर्चा की है। हमने यादृच्छिक प्रतिक्रिया सर्वेक्षण वार्नर की पद्धति की तीन पद्धतियों के बारे में चर्चा की है, असम्बद्ध प्रश्नपद्धति और संवेदनशील मात्रात्मक डाटा एकत्र करने के लिए पद्धति के बारे में चर्चा की है। ये सभी पद्धतियाँ विस्तृत रूप से परीक्षित की गयी हैं और संवेदनशील सर्वेक्षणों में असहयोग / गलत रिपॉर्टिंग को कम करने में काफी महत्व रखती हैं। ... More
Reference No: QM0246TECPages: 43Published on: 16, September, 2005
Abstract: This note addresses sampling concepts introduced in a formulaic manner in managerial statistics textbooks like Anderson et. al. [ASW02] or Levin et. al. [LR97] that are used in Quantitative Methods III course. Students with quantitative backgrounds like engineers are unsatisfied with this approach and ask for further information that cannot ... More
Reference No: QM0244TECPages: 10Published on: 13, September, 2005
Abstract: This note introduces concepts in duality and sensivity analysis. It does not presupposs knowledge linear algebra or the simplex method. ... More
Reference No: CISG0087EXPages: 10Published on: 19, July, 2005
Abstract: This case is based on the experience of a small financial firm, Shiva Financial Services (SFS), involved in the collection of bills for a large cell phone operator. SFS uses electronic spreadsheets extensively in monitoring the collection process. The case illustrates the way SFS uses the spreadsheet software for data ... More
Reference No: CMA0811(A)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2005
Abstract: Chilli is the main earner in the Indian spices export basket. In 2003,, incidents of adulteration of chilli powder (using carcinogenic dyes) by some unscrupulous and careless exporters led to large-scale product recalls in the UK and tainted the image of the Indian spice export industry. This resulted in a complete ... More
Reference No: PROD0285Pages: 28Published on: 21, December, 2004
Abstract: Mr. Bhat, the Senior Vice President, Marketing, of Titan Industries Limited was examining the domestic growth scenario of Titan watches. The sales of Titan Industries Limited as of August 1996 showed a drop of 11 per cent over the previous year. The traditional strengths of Titan have been in marketing, especially retailing, ... More
Reference No: PSG0096(A)Pages: 9Published on: 17, December, 2004
Abstract: The Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, is the
most popular temple in India. With an expected annual traffic of
nearly 20 million, average daily traffic above 50,000 and an average
annual growth rate of 7%, managing the pilgrim flow presents
a tremendous challenge to the temple management authorities. The TTD management ... More
Reference No: PSG0095Pages: 10Published on: 4, November, 2004
Abstract: Mhow Ghatabillod road was a critical link connecting growing industrial areas around Indore in Madhya Pradesh. The condition of the road was poor. There was an urgent need to improve the road. Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited decided to develop the project on a Build, Operate and Transfer ... More
Reference No: PROD0264Pages: 33Published on: 18, October, 2004
Abstract: The market share for cement transportation by rail had declined from 56% to 43% over the past decade. In an attempt to arrest the sliding market share, the Indian Railway (IR) wished to focus more on customer service by expanding the scope of its offer to a third party logistics service provider. ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(C)Pages: 10Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(D)Pages: 4Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
