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  1. Kanvas Engineering Industries

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0041 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More

  2. Amul Foods Ltd. **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0050 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More

  3. Bharat Soaps Limited **

    Authors: Raghavachari, M;

    Reference No: QM0018 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: This case illustrates the technique of solving a transport problem involving two warehouses and several destinations. This involves optimizing based on two different criteria. This case illustrates the transportation problem in linear programming. ... More

  4. Transport Services Corporation (C) **

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0047(C) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case gives information about the frequency of breakdowns occurring in a particular depot of the transport undertaking as also details about the time needed for repair. Students have to determine the optimum size of repair crews that should be maintained at the depot. ... More

  5. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

  6. Transport Services Corporation (A) **

    Authors: Krishnamachari, T D; Balachandra, R; Nambudiri, C N S;

    Reference No: PROD0045(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes a large maintenance depot of a transport organization and the maintenance schedules followed by the depot with respect to their fleet of buses. It also describes the detailed operations. Because of the restricted time available for the maintenance, the depot manager has to devise a method of ... More

  7. Exports of De-oiled Cake: Government Policy Regarding Merchant Exporters

    Authors: Desai, D.K.; Murty, A G K;

    Reference No: CMA0140 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case is based on the Government Policy regarding merchant exporters in the export business de-oiled groundnut cake. This case brings into focus the issues relating to separate functions performed by merchants vis-a-vis exports by manufacturers in that agricultural commodity. ... More

  8. Advanced Concepts of PERT and their Applications **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0034TEC Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The note explains four advanced applications of PERT networks: 1) scheduling with limited resources, 2) time? cost trade?offs, 3) network cost control systems, and 4) statistical approach in PERT scheduling. The existing rules and procedures for their use have been illustrated by examples. ... More

  9. Hindustan Soap Factory **

    Authors: Subramaniam, S;

    Reference No: QM0029 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Students are required to compute the relevant costs of existing methods of production, and compare them with the costs of an automated operation. ... More

  10. Vasant Industries (B)**

    Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

    Reference No: BP0023(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case deals with a proposal for the company to carry out a plan of expansion, on the basis of two years excellent results achieved by the new manager. The company, a small rubber rolls and paints manufacturing unit, was started as a repair shop. The problems of managing a ... More

  11. Line of Balance Technology **

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0042TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: This note describes the line of balance technology in detail. A number of figures and charts are included to make the technique very clear. ... More

  12. Telerad Private Limited (A) **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0051(A) Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Discusses the major technological developments accomplished over a period of ten years. Technological problems have been highlighted in particular. In the process of doing its own development work, the company had to face on the one hand many a financial and growth problem, and on the other, further product?development ... More

  13. Voltamp Transformers Private Limited **

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0038 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: An actual situation is described to illustrate the application of line of balance technology. It could also be used as an exercise case. The discussion could be centered on the usefulness of line of balance technology in a manufacturing situation. ... More

  14. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (B)

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0026(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More

  15. Transport Services Corporation (B) **

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0045(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Describes the situation prevailing in the Transport Services Corporation after some improvements in maintenance methods have been introduced. It provides necessary data for simulating the queuing model, and for determining the bottlenecks and how these could be avoided. ... More

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