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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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Authors: Kalro, A H; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0117 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More

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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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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0130TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Explains the use of the process chart and assembly process chart in the study of a transformation process involving complex flow of products and subassemblies. Process chart is a powerful tool having applications in method improvement programme, layout of plant facilities, etc. By recording the flow of materials, products, etc, ... More

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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0131TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note describes five applications of PERT techniques in planning for educational administration. ... More

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Authors: Moulik, T K;

Reference No: CMA0451 Pages: 6 Published on: 4, November, 1977

Abstract: This case is based on field observations about marketing of wool by the growers to an organized sector run by the Khadi and Gramodhyog. It brings out the problems of price negotiations, quality control, and related marketing problems which need to be solved for efficient management. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Raman, K S;

Reference No: F&A0319EX Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: An exercise in preparing profit/loss account, profit/loss appropriation account, and balance sheet for an apex cooperative society from its trial balance. ... More

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Authors: Issac, Akkanad M;

Reference No: PROD0142(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This case is a sequel to Drexel Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Company (A). It deals with the designing of appropriate production and inventory policies using simulation. The case can illustrate the process of determining production plans consistent with inventory norms. ... More

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Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

Reference No: MAR0239 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Richardson Hindustan Limited is a pharmaceutical company whose advertising expenditure has been increasing along with increasing sales. This case illustrates the scope for expansion of marketing in the rural areas arising from the vast market potential which is consistently developing in these areas. The type of advertising plan required for ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Kulkarni, A R;

Reference No: MAR0202 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A mediumsized radio company is reviewing its product and marketing strategy in light of the shifting emphasis from stationary to portable radios in the industry. The marketing manager wants to estimate the stage in product life cycle and the future trends for both types of radios. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0141 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with the setting up of suitable incentives in a machine shop. It focuses on long? and short?term problems involved in adopting either individual or group incentive schemes in such shops. ... More

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Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Kaul, Mohan;

Reference No: QM0137(A) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Describes the existing document flow and reports generated through the computerized system. Includes comments on the usefulness of the existing systems, and defines problem areas. The case provides sufficient data for developing a gross design of a new computerized system. ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: QM0132TEC(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This section describes the various factors influencing "bias" in the estimators derived from a simulation run. Some of these factors are: 1) initial conditions, 2) final conditions, 3) sampling methods, and 4) estimation methods. ... More

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