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  1. Hindustan Gum, Jodhpur

    Authors: Rana, R.; Nachiappan, G.; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: CMA0818 Pages: 15 Published 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

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  2. Chilli in Soup (B)

    Authors: Bandyopadhyay, T.; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: CMA0811(B) Pages: 35 Published on: 12, June, 2008

    Abstract: A famous brand of sauce tested positive for Sudan I (a prohibited carcinogenic dye added for colour enhancement), which led to the biggest food products recall off the shelves in supermarkets and departmental stores of Britain. This brought to light that the mandatory testing of Sudan I by Spices Board ... More

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  3. Maharastra Hybrid Seeds Corporation (MAHYCO): Supply Chain Management

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Rangaraj, N; Periyakaruppan , S; Roy, A;

    Reference No: CMA0810 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 2004

    Abstract: With the competition growing in the seed industry, especially in niche market segments, the sales revenue of MAHYCO was falling over the past couple of years. Supply chain management was viewed as an important source of competitive advantage. Availability, quality and competitive pricing were key customer expectations. To achieve this, ... More

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  4. Adani Wilmar Limited (B)-Exploring Southern Fortunes

    Authors: Joshi, Himanshu; Soloman, Bernard; Raghuram, G; Mukherjee, Saral;

    Reference No: CMA0802(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 2004

    Abstract: Adani Wilmar is leanding player in edible oil refining, packaging and marketing. After having setup a distribution network in the North, the company plans to expand to the south. This it believes will be possible by providing soya bean oil which is more economical than other oils. The key task ... More

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  5. Indian Food Specialties Limited

    Authors: Deodhar, Satish Y; Tirupati, D;

    Reference No: CMA0805 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 2002

    Abstract: Indian Food Specialties Limited (IFS) introduced tools of Food Quality Management in May 2000 in response to changing market conditions and poor profitability. Spoilage in the production process was very high and the company had incurred losses for three successive years starting from 1996-97. The company addressed quality concerns by introducing ... More

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  6. Adani Wilmar Limited (A)

    Authors: Sarang, Deo; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Raghuram, G; Choudhari, Sanjay;

    Reference No: CMA0802(A) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 2001

    Abstract: The total market size for edible oils was estimated to be 13 million tons out of which imports amounted to about 4 million tons. This made India the largest importer of edible oils in the world. Various edible oils are consumed in India depending on the regional tastes and preferences. A differential ... More

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  7. Local Tomato Supply Chain: Quality Issues and Economics

    Authors: Deodhar, Satish Y;

    Reference No: CMA0803 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 2001

    Abstract: The case is prepared to help farmers and agribusiness students understand the business of cultivating tomatoes and how to reap maximum profit from it. The case examines the cultivation of tomatoes by three agriculturalists and the methodologies they use to make their business profitable. The case also discusses the techniques ... More

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  8. Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF)

    Authors: Manikutty, S;

    Reference No: BP0255 Pages: 29 Published on: 5, December, 2000

    Abstract: Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) is the sole marketing agency for the products produced by different milk co-operative member unions of the state of Gujarat and for those of other states marketing their products under the brand name of Amul. The product range is mostly milk and milk ... More

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  9. Sustaining Exports of Soy Meal

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0794EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case is on tapping export market to soy meal by an export price. Though, Indian soy meal is superior in protein content and India is closer to consuming markets, the bottom line of the export houses has been affected due to sharp fall in international price in recent two ... More

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  10. Viability of Rubber Production

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev; Asokan, S R;

    Reference No: CMA0801EX Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case highlights the growth in rubber production in India and contribution of area and yield in this growth. It states that due to fall in rubber prices in recent years its viability at farm level has become doubtful. Giving the details of annual cost structure and average yields it ... More

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  11. Macro Organization and Management Model for Implementation of Technical Change in Agriculture

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0787TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note first discusses which of the three strategies of extensive farming, intensive agriculture, and seed and resource centred technical change may be chosen. Reasons for its choice are also briefly indicated, besides stating what major factors determine it. It then goes on to identify organizational and management framework for ... More

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  12. Fixing Benchmark Price for Procurement

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0799EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: Financing procurement needs advance budgeting which involves procurement price. Though price caries from day to day in a season, one needs some average price for budgeting exercise. This case on basmati paddy procurement gives information on average costs at farm, in mandi, and at processing plant and poses a problem ... More

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  13. Basmati Paddy Procurement Plan

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0797EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This exercise on planning procurement of agricultural produce (Basmati paddy) for processing for the commencing season, gives information on major produce markets, and about major competitors. It also gives the indices of arrivals and prices for the six identified markets over eight weeks of peak arrivals. The idea is to ... More

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  14. Procurement in Agribusiness

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0795TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note describes agribusiness and channels through which the produce reaches the consumers. It then discusses the procurement function undertaken by various agribusiness entities. The procurement options available and advantages and disadvantages of direct buying and purchases from secondary market are also given. It also covers fixing of price and ... More

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  15. Quality Monitoring in Soy-Meal

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0793EX Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case gives some reasons for quality deterioration of soy-meal at various stages from processing to final destination. It raises the issue of why quality is needed and how could it be achieved. The focus is to improve the bottom line through quality monitoring by the soybean processing enterprise. ... More

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