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  1. National Aeronautical Laboratory **

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Seshan, Suresh A;

    Reference No: F&A0192 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: The case is focused on the management planning and control systems in a government-owned national research laboratory. The processes of building up an annual expenditure budget and periodic reporting of actuals in money terms is discussed in this case. Apart from monetary indicators, the physical and qualitative aspects of ... More

  2. Nationalization of the Indian Air Transport Industry (A)**

    Authors: Haynes, Warren W;

    Reference No: ECO0066(A) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: The case highlights the government's nationalization policy. It also offers specific evidence with regard to the peculiar problems of the air transport industry together with appropriate government pronouncements on nationalization. The student is encouraged to take to position on the sondness of the more to natonalise the air transport industry ... More

  3. Western India Fertilizer Company

    Authors: Mehta, S C; Kashyap, S P;

    Reference No: MAR0086 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1972

    Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding the locations of warehouses for the distribution of chemical fertilizers in Gujarat for a large company having 500,000 tonnes capacity. Specifically, the major questions are how many stocks points to use, in what broad geographical areas, exact locations for the depots, inventory levels ... More

  4. The Transportation Problem

    Authors: Sarkar, N N; Raghavachari, M;

    Reference No: QM0069TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: This note deals with techniques for solving transportation problems. ... More

  5. Corporate Planning in Indian Railways: The Initial Version

    Authors: Agarwal, Rakesh; Jayaraman, N; Rao, D S H; Thomas, K S; Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0262 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More

  6. The Hindu (A)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0061(A) Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: The single-centre publication strategy of The Hindu is posing problems in light of competition from multi-centre publications, local loyalties, regional differences, and transportation problems. The Hindus strategy raises some short-, medium- and long-term issues in light of scarcity of newsprint and increasing costs. ... More

  7. The Hindu (B)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0061(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: This is a follow-up of the caseThe Hindu (AR) (BP0061). Case (B) may be given during class discussion on The Hindu (AR), say after thirty or forty minutes. The class discussion on Case (B) could focus on the evaluation of strategy of The Hindu. ... More

  8. Indian Railways **

    Authors: Agarwal, Rakesh; Jayaraman, N; Rao, D S H; Thomas, K S; Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0261TEC Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More

  9. Planning Storage and Milling Capacities **

    Authors: George, P S;

    Reference No: CMA0336 Pages: 6 Published on: 8, August, 1975

    Abstract: The case outlines a system of production, market arrivals, storage capacity, milling capacity, consumption requirements in Sri Lanka. After reviewing the present position, some assumptions were required to be made on the following aspects: 1) adequacy of the existing storage milling capacity, 2) utilization of excess capacities if available, 3) optimum transport pattern ... More

  10. Indian Airlines (A)

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: BP0076(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Sets out the organizational arrangements in the Indian Airlines prevailing in 196871, and describes: a) the historical evolution of the corporation, b) relevant parts of the Air Corporation Act to indicate the governmental framework within which the organization operates, c) the organizational structure, and d) parts of the personnel policies. ... More

  11. Indian Airlines (B)

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: BP0076(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More

  12. Samyog Electricals Limited

    Authors: Krishnamurty, Sudhir; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0107 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More

  13. Note on Simulation of Queuing Systems

    Authors: Kaul, Mohan; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: QM0113TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Deals with the simulation of queuing systems and its importance in different areas such as ships requiring unloading facilities at ports, aircraft awaiting a clear runway in order to take off, etc. It also briefly discusses the three methods?experimentation with the real system, analytical methods, and simulation?available for ... More

  14. Urabian Airbus Project

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: QM0111 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five widebody Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More

  15. Planning of Service Centres in Dharampur Taluka

    Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0115TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The problem is to decide the optimum location of service centres for development in a taluka and a road network programme to connect these centres. Given budget restrictions, there is the additional problem of phasing the activities as well. ... More

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