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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(B) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0036(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with purchase of imported items by an authorized agent and the implications of government policy on the planning of the company. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0017(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with work simplification and man?machine analysis to determine the best procedure for increasing capacity and organizing work routine to mould plastic box covers. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0037 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Having obtained a license for the manufacture of pesticides in India for 160 tonnes as against the request for a 1000-tonne capacity plant, the American company was considering setting up the plant in India. The teaching focus is on the importance of insecticides for improving agricultural productivity the government policy regarding ... More

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Authors: George, P.S.;

Reference No: CMA0014(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An overall picture of a large commercial milk producer who prepares an indigenous milk product and sells it in a big city. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R;

Reference No: PROD0013(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The manager is thinking of dropping a product because of growing price competition. The production controller and the secretary feel that the product is not profitable and requires too much time. The plant is running below capacity. ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0037 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes how a manufacturing organization plans to introduce preventive maintenance procedures in its plant. The problems that are encountered while introducing preventive maintenance and the paperwork that is necessary are discussed. It also highlights the possible savings that could be made by the introduction of preventive maintenance in a large ... More

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Authors: Patel, S M;

Reference No: CMA0073 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes ways means of minimization of cost of fat testing at every procurement centre of a dairy. Different alternative systems of fat testing and their adoption by the village procurement centres are viewed from the point of view of cost minimization, rate of adoption, and practical difficulties to be faced ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0004 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Considers the demand, production and investment targets of the three Five Year Plans to reassess the growth prospects of the machine tools industry. The case is also concerned with the development of demand indicators for the industry as a guideline for the company's planning. "A Note on Machine Tool Industry" ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0001(I) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes the procedures followed for deciding the selling price of a job order. What price should the company quote for getting the business? ... More

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Authors: Halse, Michael; George, P S;

Reference No: CMA0007 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: A summary of the working of a milk producers cooperative society, including the proceedings of a managing committees meeting a discussion of the problems faced by the cooperative. ... More

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Authors: Patel, S M;

Reference No: CMA0050 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: This case is to be used in continuation with the case "Grow More Fodder" Programme (CMA 0047). The manager of the dairy husbandry division of a modern dairy wishes to take up cultivation of green fodder at the village level. The problems the manager in charge of enhancement of milk production ( ... More

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Authors: Kothari, K B;

Reference No: CMA0105 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case raises the problem of implementing a new programme at the village level by the cooperative organization. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0027TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Concepts and techniques of economic order quantity. Supplement to Harvard Business School note on inventory control. ... More

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