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  1. Tamilnadu Asbestos Products Limited

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Pipe Valves Need Charting

    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

  6. Rattangarh Gramodhyog Mandal

    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

  7. Analysis of Simulation Output (B)

    Authors: Ramani, K V;

    Reference No: QM0132(B)TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: Some of the variance reduction techniques are discussed, e.g. prior information, antithetic sampling, and stratified sampling; these techniques will enable the simulation user to reduce the variance of the sample estimators. ... More

  8. New Product Ideation Techniques: Some Exercises

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0210EX Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: Several newproduct idea generation or improvement techniques are explained with illustrations. The reader is encouraged to develop newproduct ideas using these techniques. The exercise also requires the reader to confront organizational implications of the ideation techniques. ... More

  9. Locus of Control

    Authors: Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0088TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The concept of locus of control is explained and the research results on this variable discussed. The role played by locus of control in managerial effectiveness is also detailed. ... More

  10. Drexel Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Company (B)

    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

  11. Co-Optex: Financial Statements for 1975-76

    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

  12. Hindustan Engineering Company Limited

    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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