Reference No: CMA0250Pages: 5Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This case is designed to show the interrelationship between procurement, milling and storage place required. The rice mill can keep an inventory of paddy or rice. The mill also has the option of buying paddy from the market at prevailing rates or buy at an earlier period when the prices ... More
Reference No: CMA0255TECPages: 17Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note on the relationship between production and procurement of paddy, and different factors like size of holdings, varieties grown and reasons influencing the quantities arriving in the market. The note is based on a micro data from West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh and it tries ... More
Reference No: CMA0260Pages: 5Published on: 6, December, 1973
Abstract: This case shows how PERT can be used in a loaning programme to reduce the time for completing the project. It also helps in planning and executing the loaning programmes more efficiently. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(F)Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the problems experienced by L&T in fixing relative profit responsibilities for its regional offices and product divisions. The nature of operations of these two centres are described and their operational characteristics highlighted. The case requires the formulation of criteria to determine profit centres and the application of such ... More
Reference No: BP0054Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The history of the largest cable company in India is presented in the background of the growth of the power generation industry. Illustrates the limitations of the strategies of companies in industries with close linkage to national plans, competition with different sectors of the industry, and its rapid adaptation of ... More
Reference No: PROD0102TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Layout of physical facilities is an integrating phase of design of production systems. Materials handling cost, safety of workers, flexibility for plant expansion in future, etc, depend on plant layout to a large extent. This note briefly discusses some of the popular plant layout techniques. The spiral chart technique has ... More
Reference No: BP0049(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Presents an account of the development of the largest rayon filament yarn producer in the country; discusses the strategy which successfully integrated company operations for the manufacture of chemicals required by it, but failed to manufacture the most essential raw material--rayon-grade wood pulp; and illustrates how the company diversified its ... More
Reference No: OB0069TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note summarizes the main elements of formal organizations such as personality, norms, value, status, role authority and power, and culture; discusses the operational aspects of the structural variables, and brings out the fundamental organizational processes such as institutionalization, socialization, and boundary maintenance; deals with the relation between an organization ... More
Reference No: F&A0186Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case describes the planning process in a company in the electricity supply business. It serves to highlight the nature of the strategic choices open to a company that is closely regulated. ... More
Reference No: BP0040(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Covers the history of Synthetics and Chemicals Limited between 1958 and 1961, and describes its plans for further expansion in synthetic rubber manufacturing in the wake of the developments in the Indian petro chemical industry since 1961. Provides scope for discussing the pros and cons of further expansion. ... More
Reference No: PROD0099Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The objective of the case is to study the suitability of different forecasting methods for regular and maintenance inventories. A computer programme that uses exponential smoothing to forecast (developed by IIMA Computer Centre) is used. Finally, the focus shifts to devising a forecasting system. ... More
Reference No: PSG0029Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case describes how the government formulated its policy on abortion. Until 1972 Indian law on abortion was based on the Indian Penal Code enacted about a century ago. In 1964 the Shah Committee was appointed to examine the question of legalization of abortion. In 1967, the committee recommended the liberalization of existing ... More
Reference No: MAR0094(D)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the market development (in different towns), development of product mix, and distribution arrangements of the company. Special emphasis has been put on the distribution costs. Along with the pricing data, it can be used as a case for formulating marketing strategy. ... More
Reference No: MAR0158TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note is intended to provide a broad overview of the distribution system followed by one company each in machinery (industrial), textiles (consumer durables) and tea (consumer non durables) industry in India. It also describes the importance of distribution systems in India and broad characteristics of existing distribution systems in ... More
