Reference No: MAR0322(A)Pages: 7Published on: 5, May, 1999
Abstract: Bedi Ferox Limited, the Indian joint venture of Ferox Corporation, operated in the areas of business products and systems, which handled document processing and related business. Plain paper copiers had been the main product of the company. Over the years, the company had expanded its business into such areas as ... More
Reference No: MAR0321Pages: 29Published on: 3, May, 1999
Abstract: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRC) was set up as a Public Sector company under the Ministry of Railways in July 1990 to bridge the 738 km "Konkan Gap" by providing a railway connection between Roha (150 kms South of Mumbai) and Thokur (about 22 kms North of Mangalore). KRC completed the project at a ... More
Reference No: PSG0078Pages: 35Published on: 15, April, 1999
Abstract: Though philanthropic activities are age old, in recent times, private service institutions have been acknowledged, both, by the people and the state, for the service they render. However, the accountability of such institutions is yet to be explored, from a service point of view. Though it will not add directly ... More
Reference No: CISG0052Pages: 18Published on: 6, April, 1999
Abstract: This case describes the evolution of information system in a medium scale engineering company. This poses the problem of should the company decide to go in for an ERP solution or not. The case describes the setting that may lead to formulation of an IT strategy, the gaps in the ... More
Reference No: CMHS0014(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1999
Abstract: Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, was founded in 1900 as a one-bed clinic by Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder. Since then, CMCH has grown into an institution of international repute with over 1800 beds and 4000 employees. CMCH attends to more than 1800 inpatients and 2500 outpatients daily. Outpatient services at CMCH ... More
Reference No: CISG0042(B)Pages: 5 Published on: 19, November, 1998
Abstract: Indian Railways is the world's second largest railway system under a single management, and the largest in Asia. IR has a regular work-force of 1.6 million employees. Its fleet of rolling stock includes over 9000 locomotives, 30,000 passenger cars (coaches), and 350,000 freight cars. IR is a multi-gauge multi-traction system, covering over 100,000 km of ... More
Reference No: MAR0319(A)Pages: 28Published on: 30, October, 1998
Abstract: The case presents a review of the marketing strategy by its Ahmedabad based Ashima Attires (AA) for recently launched ready to stitch (RTS) shirting and trouser fabric brand called Icon. The focus is on the product offer, promotion, pricing, distribution, retailing, and logistics for the success of Icon. The company ... More
Reference No: PROD0242Pages: 15Published on: 12, October, 1998
Abstract: This case illustrates the linkages between technology strategy and manufacturing strategy, and highlights the role of technology spillovers in building capabilities at the firm level. The case also points towards the challenges facing programme small firms in India that seek growth. ... More
Reference No: CISG0049EXPages: 8Published on: 8, October, 1998
Abstract: India, the second largest country in Asia, and the seventh largest country in the world, has a coastline stretching over 7000 km. However, sea transportation has not received much attention of the policy makers. Port development and management are very critical concerns for facilitating international trade and thereby the national economic ... More
Reference No: F&A0446Pages: 4Published on: 22, September, 1998
Abstract: The case deals with a proposal to be prepared by materials manager for buying a new brand sawing machine, the purchase of which could stop sub-contracting of the cutting operation. To get the budget sanctioned, he has to justify his case before the management with attractive return on such an ... More
Reference No: F&A0444(A)Pages: 6Published on: 22, September, 1998
Abstract: The case focuses on the methodology of calculating the cost of capital. It also provides an opportunity to discuss alternative methods of computing the cost of equity in a practical setting. ... More
Reference No: MAR0317(B)Pages: 13Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: The Marketing manager of A-One was faced with the task of developing a marketing plan for Gluco-One for the next and subsequent years based on the information provided in the case. A-One Starch Products Limited, established in the 1930s, was a leading manufacturer of starch and its derivatives in India. ... More
Reference No: MAR0312(B)Pages: 13Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector announced by the Government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc, (USA) (LPL) was one of numerous multinational companies who flocked to India. LPL entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More
Reference No: MAR0312(A)Pages: 9Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector, announced by the government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc (USA) (LPI) was one of numerous multinational companies, which flocked to India. They entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More