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  1. Traffic Regulation at Income Tax Square

    Authors: Bhatnagar, S C;

    Reference No: QM0120 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the problem of traffic congestion at a busy crossing in Ahmedabad. Data has been provided on the pattern of arrival of different modes of transport from different directions at the square. Issues arising out of heterogeneity in modes of transportation are raised and alternative ways of resolving this problem ... More

  2. Cotton Textile Industry

    Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Mote, V L;

    Reference No: MAR0160TEC Pages: 69 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More

  3. Oral Pills for Rural Women

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0019 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More

  4. Packing Crew in Operation-Sampling

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0123TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of work sampling for setting up output standards in a packing?cum?shipping department. As a variety of cartons/boxes are involved, time study may be impractical. Work sampling study can be conveniently used for setting up the standards. ... More

  5. Pipe Valves Need Charting

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0130TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Explains the use of the process chart and assembly process chart in the study of a transformation process involving complex flow of products and subassemblies. Process chart is a powerful tool having applications in method improvement programme, layout of plant facilities, etc. By recording the flow of materials, products, etc, ... More

  6. Hindustan Photo Films (C)

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0111(C) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the progress made by HPF from 1972 to 1976 under the new part-time chairman. ... More

  7. Urvashi Spinning Mills

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0307 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More

  8. Union Carbide India Limited (A)

    Authors: Manendra Mohan;

    Reference No: MAR0181(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More

  9. Gangs on Chart

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0128TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of a process chart called "gang process chart" for improving the method when a group of workers is involved. The gang process chart helps to identify avoidable delays and movements in the process and also examine the possibilities of elimination/ combination of operations. The process being ... More

  10. Ganesh Bricks and Tiles

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0304 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More

  11. Machines are Interacting

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0135TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a note dealing with the interaction between man and machine in a man?machine system. The productivity of such a system is primarily determined by the time required to complete a full cycle of operations. In order to improve the productivity of such a system, recording the cycle ... More

  12. Capacity Tangle

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Issac, Akkanad M; Narayanan, N;

    Reference No: QM0104 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More

  13. Heavy Engineering Works Limited **

    Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

  14. Delhi Distributors (Private) Limited**

    Authors: Mehta, S C;

    Reference No: MAR0167 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a mediumsized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More

  15. Fertilizers Limited

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0126TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with incentive schemes in a large firm producing fertilizers. The variety of jobs prevailing in such a firm makes the designing of suitable incentive schemes quite complex. The case primarily involves evaluation of group incentive schemes and incentives computation for workers in different groups. ... More

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