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Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

Reference No: CMA0520 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: A non-official rural development agency took up a rural works programme in Pratappur block of Hazibagh district, Bihar, to create additional irrigation facilities through excavation and construction of tanks and check dams, and to provide wage employment to local unskilled labourers. A schedule of work was prepared on the assumption ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0166TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: This problem deals with the methodology of finding a minimum cost acceptance-sampling plan where the relevant costs are the cost of inspection and the cost of undetected defectives. Sampling is by attributes. ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R; Anantaram, B;

Reference No: QM0151 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: This case is intended to introduce the relevance of linear programming models to short?term production decisions in the handloom sector. It also facilitates discussion of objectives that may be in conflict, such as employment maximization and profit maximization. ... More

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Authors: Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0341 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Raises the issue of the impact on production when an item is repeatedly produced because of the increasing efficiency of workers due to learning (or experience). ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0164 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: The case deals with the design of an optimal preventive maintenance cycle for a machine with a pre?specified preventive maintenance schedule and breakdown pattern. The aim is to develop a cycle that will minimize expected cost of preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs per period. ... More

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Authors: Sah, D C; Ranade, C G;

Reference No: CMA0527 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Presents the developmental and promotional role of institutional lending agencies in agricultural projects, and highlights the limitations of projects prepared by them at the formulation and implementation stages. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0160 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Part I deals with basic computations in PERT network, namely: 1) computation of critical path, 2) expected time to complete the project, 3) probability of completing the project by specified due dates, and 4) manpower loading. Part II deals with the problem of resource levelling in projects under conditions of, 1) single resource requirement, and 2) ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Patel, G A; Ranade, C G;

Reference No: CMA0525 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: The case presents problems arising out of multi-agency approach in a big project. ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R; Anantaram, B;

Reference No: QM0158 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More

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Authors: Govindarajan, V;

Reference No: F&A0345 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Deals with management control in a discretionary expense centre. The setting is the company's legal department. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

Reference No: CMA0523 Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Shilpi, a research organization, conducted a study of the handloom development programme in the country. A review of the literature, including survey of a representative group of weavers, weaver cooperatives, and master weavers, was made to identify the problems of the weavers, the objectives and contents of the programme and ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0167 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: This case deals with the production scheduling of multiple products using a single facility for production. Production rates are assumed to be very high compared to consumption rates. There is a major setup cost for the family of products scheduled and minor set up cost for individual products. The concept ... More

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Authors: Desai, P V; Govindarajan, V;

Reference No: F&A0343 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Deals with control problems in a non profit hospital. ... More

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Authors: Narayanan, N; Korgaonker, M G; Kalro, A H;

Reference No: PROD0165 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Deals with the problems of acceptance sampling by attributes. It involves evaluation of some sampling inspection plans used for a transcription project, and design of an inspection plan for a pre?specified average outgoing quality limit, which will ensure minimum average Total Inspection. Rectifying Inspection is presupposed and the problem ... More

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