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  1. Dumpers Build Parking Lot

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0134TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Illustrates the use of the multiple activity chart for balancing the activities of multiple machines. The example involves dumpers and a shovel used in the construction of a parking lot. The chart is similarly useful for balancing the activities of multiple men and machines in a man?machine operating system. ... More

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  2. Steel Authority Limited (B)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0087(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a complementary case to the SAIL (A) case. While the (A) case describes the organization structure and systems of the holding company, (B) case describes the concerns of Parliament. (B) case can either be used along with the (A) case or in a separate session after the (A) ... More

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  3. 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

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  4. Explosives Limited

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0129TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note deals with incentives computation and the evaluation of the incentive scheme used in a firm manufacturing industrial explosives. The individual scheme used is the "work reward scheme" and the group scheme used is the "multifactor work reward scheme." In a situation where output is predominantly process?controlled, the ... More

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  5. 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

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  6. Hindustan Photo Films (C)

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0111(C) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the progress made by HPF from 1972 to 1976 under the new part-time chairman. ... More

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  7. A Job Design in Control Room

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0125TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note focuses on a job enrichment programme in the control room of a chemical plant. The operators have to follow operations carefully, adjust mix controls, monitor reactions, and record voluminous data on each batch process. As they have to adopt written standard operating procedures, the jobs are highly routine. ... More

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  8. Container Products Corporation

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0163 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a longterm forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More

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  9. Manjeshwari Mills (A)

    Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar; Shah, B G;

    Reference No: QM0117(A) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case begins with a letter from the mill's factory manager to Professor Shah of IIMA, inviting him to work on a costing system for the mill. Professors Shah and Mote meet the executives of the mill to discuss the details about the project. The discussions reveal that the Chief ... More

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  10. 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

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  11. Union Carbide India Limited (A)

    Authors: Manendra Mohan;

    Reference No: MAR0181(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More

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  12. Packing Crew in Operation-Sampling

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0123TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of work sampling for setting up output standards in a packing?cum?shipping department. As a variety of cartons/boxes are involved, time study may be impractical. Work sampling study can be conveniently used for setting up the standards. ... More

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  13. Cotton Textile Industry

    Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Mote, V L;

    Reference No: MAR0160TEC Pages: 69 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More

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  14. 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

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  15. 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

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