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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Ranchi Refractories Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

    Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Coral Province Fishermen's Union - B

    Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant;

    Reference No: CMA0425(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 17, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case primarily discusses the wet and dry fish selling operations of a fisheries cooperative union and its member bodies in comparison with their export activities. Participants have to evaluate which operations have been more successful and why. ... More

  11. The Regulation of Seed Industry

    Authors: Asopa, V N; Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0429TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 25, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note discusses the organizational setup for production of certified seeds and the Seeds Act for quality control. ... More

  12. Rattangarh Gramodhyog Mandal

    Authors: Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: CMA0451 Pages: 6 Published on: 4, November, 1977

    Abstract: This case is based on field observations about marketing of wool by the growers to an organized sector run by the Khadi and Gramodhyog. It brings out the problems of price negotiations, quality control, and related marketing problems which need to be solved for efficient management. ... More

  13. Post-Disbursement and Follow up of Loans

    Authors: Srivastava, U K;

    Reference No: CMA0453TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 25, November, 1977

    Abstract: The note deals with the post-disbursement and follow up measures taken by term-lending institutions (IDBI, IFCI and ICICI) for achieving the objectives of the loan and also to ensure repayment. ... More

  14. Technology and Its Assessment

    Authors: Srivastava, U K;

    Reference No: CMA0454TEC Pages: 15 Published on: 25, November, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with various concepts relating to technology (intermediate technology, appropriate technology, modern technology, obsolete technology, high and low technology, etc.) and steps involved in technology assessment. The steps in technology assessment are illustrated with a few examples. ... More

  15. Job Description

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0131TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: This note deals with a detailed method of writing a job description and the procedures for performing job analysis. It outlines the precautions to be taken and the information to be collected during a job analysis. ... More

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