Reference No: PROD0101TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More
Reference No: MAR0110Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with application of quantitative techniques and models for decision problems in sales management, like sales compensation structure, quota determination, etc. ... More
Reference No: BP0054Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The history of the largest cable company in India is presented in the background of the growth of the power generation industry. Illustrates the limitations of the strategies of companies in industries with close linkage to national plans, competition with different sectors of the industry, and its rapid adaptation of ... More
Reference No: CMA0260Pages: 5Published on: 6, December, 1973
Abstract: This case shows how PERT can be used in a loaning programme to reduce the time for completing the project. It also helps in planning and executing the loaning programmes more efficiently. ... More
Reference No: CMA0252TECPages: 20Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note highlighting the salient features of rice economy in India. It gives details regarding production charges, processing facilities available in the country and marketing arrangements. The basic purpose of this paper is to give a fairly comprehensive idea regarding the rice economy of India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0250Pages: 5Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This case is designed to show the interrelationship between procurement, milling and storage place required. The rice mill can keep an inventory of paddy or rice. The mill also has the option of buying paddy from the market at prevailing rates or buy at an earlier period when the prices ... More
Reference No: CMA0255TECPages: 17Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note on the relationship between production and procurement of paddy, and different factors like size of holdings, varieties grown and reasons influencing the quantities arriving in the market. The note is based on a micro data from West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh and it tries ... More
Reference No: CMA0251TECPages: 13Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note highlighting the salient features of dairying in India. It gives details regarding production charges, processing facilities, marketing arrangements. The basic purpose of this paper is to give a fairly comprehensive idea regarding dairying in India. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(C)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case deals with the factors that facilitate comparison with standards of performance, budgeted or past, separating financial information and performance indicators. The reporting formats used in one of the four product groups are analyzed with a view to developing understanding of design variables in management reporting systems. ... More
Reference No: F&A0193(A)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Highlights issues relating to the development and use of standards for planning and control. Certain statistical approaches to the development of standards, acceptable to both superiors and subordinates, are detailed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0107(B)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Case (A) describes the problem faced by the company with respect to price revision in a situation where there are two manufacturers of a basic chemical. The "decision tree" approach could be applied to structuring the problem and for getting the action and event sequence laid out in a logical ... More
Reference No: F&A0232Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Krishnan, a technician entrepreneur, started Sharma Founders and Engineers to manufacture iron cylpebs on a job order basis. When the manufacture of cylpebs proved uneconomical, he took to production of ferrous ground castings by cupola and pit furnace processes. The case describes how the unit is faced with a ... More
Reference No: PROD0095Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Illustrates the production planning and control system in a medium?sized light engineering company. Apart from providing scope for suggesting improvements in the system, it also brings out the cost aspects of various production planning decisions. It provides sufficient scope for working out in detail an optimum production plan. ... More
Reference No: F&A0193(B)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case focuses on the administration of management control systems. The impact of a variety of factors, such as organizational structure, top management commitment, individual personalities, inter personal relationships, plus the role and organizational location of the controller are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: F&A0238Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case involves analysis of relevant ratios and other information for comparing the performance of two societies keeping in view their objectives. It is a good case for discussion in a programme meant for cooperative societies. ... More
