Reference No: PROD0034TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note explains four advanced applications of PERT networks: 1) scheduling with limited resources, 2) time? cost trade?offs, 3) network cost control systems, and 4) statistical approach in PERT scheduling. The existing rules and procedures for their use have been illustrated by examples. ... More
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: BP0026Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Presents, against the industrys background, the company's tactical decision to acquire aeroplanes for transporting newspapers, the history of the company and its leading position in the newspaper industry in India. The major focus of discussion is the inadequacy of the tactical move to take care of changes in customer characteristics. ... More
Reference No: PROD0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... More
Reference No: PROD0041Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More
Reference No: PROD0023Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about a production control situation??how best to utilize the limited number of specialized automatic machines for production of (7 to 10) components of about twelve different designs of a single monopoly product having a limited number of customers but with a slowly growing demand. The machines are being ... More
Reference No: MAR0077Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: An industrial equipment marketing company which markets mining machinery to the coal mines decides to sell boots and uniforms for miners. The company perceives these products as consonant with the rest of its product mix on the ground that they will involve "industrial marketing" to the coal companies. After the ... More
Reference No: PROD0045(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the situation prevailing in the Transport Services Corporation after some improvements in maintenance methods have been introduced. It provides necessary data for simulating the queuing model, and for determining the bottlenecks and how these could be avoided. ... More
Reference No: QM0030Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about dropping an unprofitable product line. Students are expected to analyse the data and work out the contribution of the different product lines. ... More
Reference No: CMA0061(A)Pages: 12Published on: 28, December, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with different methods used at the district level in estimating the requirement of crude oil for lift irrigation plants. A method to estimate the requirement of crude oil from the existing data based on on engineering principles is also introduced. ... More
Reference No: CMA0065TECPages: 2Published on: 27, December, 1966
Abstract: Illustration of linear programme technique to be used as an exercise for optimal product mix through linear programming. Requires a text on linear programming. ... More
Reference No: CMA0059TECPages: 8Published on: 26, December, 1966
Abstract: Existing procedures for multiplication of improved seed as well as desired procedures are described to supplement information on seed production. ... More
Reference No: CMA0060Pages: 8Published on: 26, December, 1966
Abstract: The case is on planning, implementation control concepts applied to seed multiplication programmes. It brings out the factors affecting block-level seed multiplication programmes. A technical note on seed multiplication is required. ... More
Reference No: CMA0053Pages: 7Published on: 21, December, 1966
Abstract: A technical note on the scope of using mechanized farm machinery, viz. tractors, power tillers, oil engines, etc. in India. The matter is discussed in general from the feasibility and potential market points of view. ... More
