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  1. Indian Airlines: Caravelle Maintenance Planning

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Narayanan, N;

    Reference No: QM0211 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The case depicts a maintenance planning and scheduling problem for the Caravelle aircraft fleet of Indian Airlines. Major inspections and maintenance required to be carried out after a specified number of flying hours are described. The objective is to develop preventive maintenance schedules to ensure proper utilization of the available ... More

  2. Jessani Bros

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0387 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: By presenting a recent history of the firm, the case provides an opportunity to students to appreciate the environment in which operating and financial decisions are made. It is a comprehensive case dealing with ratio and fund analysis, operating cycle concept, setting up of targets, assessment of funds needs, and ... More

  3. Pallavan Transport Corporation and Board Level Decision Making

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

    Reference No: PSG0058 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More

  4. Prototyping and Demodesigner

    Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: PROD0203TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The objective of this note is two-fold: first to discuss the need for prototyping in system design, and second to discuss the usefulness of the Demodesigner package in developing prototypes of user interfaces. Part I of the note discusses the concept of prototyping, various kinds of prototypes and the advantages ... More

  5. Pallavan Transport Corporation and the Environment

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

    Reference No: PSG0057 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case examines the interaction between the Pallavan Transport Corporation and some of the agents in the environment like the consumer, the Madras Municipal Corporation, the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority, the Finance Department, and the Home Department. ... More

  6. Financial Planning and Appraisal of a Project

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0399TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note is a description of various steps involved in preparation and appraisal of financial estimates of a project. The emphasis is on accuracy of various assumptions behind the financial estimates. To assess the risk inherent in a proposal, sensitivity analysis with regard to main assumptions must form an integral ... More

  7. Expert Systems in Management

    Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: PROD0204TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note introduces the features of expert systems and briefly discusses their applicability in the field of management. Expert systems aim to computerize the knowledge of one or more experts in a problem domain. Unlike in a decision support system, the overall direction for problem solving in an expert system ... More

  8. Automotive Components India Limited (ACIL)

    Authors: Venkiteswaran, N;

    Reference No: F&A0407 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: This integrated case has as its focus estimating the financial requirements and evaluating alternative means of financing in a strategic context. In particular, the case integrates the following elements: (1) diagnostic study of the reasons for financial decline of an auto component company that has diversified into chemicals, (2) estimating the financial ... More

  9. Apollo Hospital Enterprise Limited

    Authors: Vathsala, S;

    Reference No: BP0224 Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: The focus of this case is on a service industry which operates as an enterprise. The case focuses on the mission, strategy, structure, systems, skill, and staff of the organization. This case can be used for discussing the 7-S framework. ... More

  10. Government Silk Filature, Chikkahalli

    Authors: Naik, Gopal; Kalro, A H;

    Reference No: CMA0705 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: The government silk filature, Chikkahalli is one of the four such units owned by the government of Karnataka. These units purchase silkworm cocoons from regulated cocoon markets and sell reeled silk in the silk exchanges. The Chikkahalli unit had been incurring losses for several years and all measures to improve ... More

  11. Logistics (Physical Distribution Management) at Voltas

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0208 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: Refrigerator Business Group (RBG), a division of Voltas Ltd., is producing 2.5 lakh refrigerators from its plant at Warora, Maharashtra. It has a licensed capacity of 5 lakh units and is planning to increase its production capacity. The firm has two options: to expand the existing plant at Warora or to set ... More

  12. Some Aspects of Food Processing Industries

    Authors: Namboodiri, N V; Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0702TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: This note discusses the nature and role of food processing industries in economic development. How food processing industries induce rural lead industrialization and satisfy domestic and export demand for their products are brought out. The relative importance of food processing industries in all manufacturing industries is studied. Performance of food ... More

  13. Karnataka Engineering Company Limited

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Mathew, Dilip;

    Reference No: PROD0221 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This is a case about the primary decisions that were needed to be made in the nationwide distribution of scooters and mopeds manufactured at a plant in Karnataka. The manufacturer had to decide the states in which branches should be located, the best locations in each state, and what the ... More

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