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  1. Madras Refineries Limited

    Authors: Murthy, L S; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0202 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Describes the inventory practices used by Madras Refineries with respect to crude and finished products (diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, etc.) inventory. The steps taken for managing inventory of crude are: continuous contact with suppliers, predicting availability of crude over a planning cycle, and taking corrective action in time. Close ... More

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  2. GEDA: The Case of Solar Cookers

    Authors: Moorthy, Ravi Chandran;

    Reference No: MAR0298 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The case covers various aspects of the solar cooker programme in Gujarat. Marketing is covered in detail. Since, the solar cooker programme is a national programme, links of the operating agency in Gujarat with the apex body are discussed. It is compared with programmes in other states. Performance of other ... More

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  3. Despatch Planning of Finished Steel Products at a Steel Plant

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Shukla, P R; Tripathy, Arabinda; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0220 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The problem considered here is that of planning despatches of finished steel at Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP). The despatch decisions have a strong impact on the fluidity of the finished steel loading area and on the formation of rake load shipments for various destinations. The despatch decision (also called as ... More

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  4. Snazzy Ice Cream: Selection of Computer Systems

    Authors: Jain, Rekha;

    Reference No: QM0219TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case deals with an organization that is going for expansion in computerization. The organization already has some existing computer system and applications but due to poor response times the EDP Manager is planning to buy new equipment. The decision context relates to the selection of the appropriate hardware and ... More

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  5. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (GSFC)

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0406 Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The case focuses on the elements of the strategy of the company's financial turnaround. It provides an opportunity to understand the linkage between industry factors, operating strategy, and financial performance and policy of the company. ... More

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  6. A Note on the Energy Scenario in India and the Potential of Solar Energy

    Authors: Moorthy, Ravi Chandran;

    Reference No: MAR0299TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The household sector is a reasonably large consumer of energy and in this sector cooking accounts for a large proportion of the energy consumed. The most used fuels are: 1) firewood, 2) kerosene, 3) LPG, and 4) electricity, in that order. Given the available alternatives and potential of solar energy, the note concludes that ... More

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  7. Automotive Components India Limited (ACIL)

    Authors: Venkiteswaran, N;

    Reference No: F&A0407 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: This integrated case has as its focus estimating the financial requirements and evaluating alternative means of financing in a strategic context. In particular, the case integrates the following elements: (1) diagnostic study of the reasons for financial decline of an auto component company that has diversified into chemicals, (2) estimating the financial ... More

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  8. Some Aspects of Food Processing Industries

    Authors: Namboodiri, N V; Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0702TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: This note discusses the nature and role of food processing industries in economic development. How food processing industries induce rural lead industrialization and satisfy domestic and export demand for their products are brought out. The relative importance of food processing industries in all manufacturing industries is studied. Performance of food ... More

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  9. Project Planning and Scheduling for Implementation

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0210TEC Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: This note deals with planning and scheduling implementation of projects. It begins by considering the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) of a project as a fundamental requirement for development of planning and scheduling systems. Various methods of structuring the WBS of projects are first discussed at length, including ways of establishing ... More

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  10. Biotech Pharma Limited

    Authors: Balasubramaniam, K V; Sridharan, R;

    Reference No: PROD0212 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: The case illustrates a situation where the company had to decide on whether to discontinue production of its main product. The decision is influenced by government policy changes, international competition, and efficiency of the company's operations. The case has conceptual focus on elements of manufacturing strategy, especially in relation to ... More

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  11. Logistics (Physical Distribution Management) at Voltas

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0208 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: Refrigerator Business Group (RBG), a division of Voltas Ltd., is producing 2.5 lakh refrigerators from its plant at Warora, Maharashtra. It has a licensed capacity of 5 lakh units and is planning to increase its production capacity. The firm has two options: to expand the existing plant at Warora or to set ... More

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  12. Laxmi Transformers

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Mathew, Dilip;

    Reference No: PROD0219 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This is a case in which the mode choice (a suitable combination of road/rail/water) for movement of iron ore to a sponge iron plant needs to be decided upon. This mode choice would also influence the finished material movement. In fact, since the market demand is more than ... More

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  13. Kalyan Pharma Ltd.

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Raghuram, G; Agrawal, Pramod K;

    Reference No: MAR0300 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This Case reviews the distribution system of the pharmaceutical company over various years. There have been at least four changes in the distribution system, as a response to environmental, marketing and cost considerations. The case further focuses on the recent change in distribution system where a new link is added ... More

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  14. Gunny Bags Inventory at Western India Cement Company

    Authors: Tripathy, Arabinda;

    Reference No: PROD0222 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: Gunny bags are used for packing of cement. Non-availability of gunny bags may result in building up of cement stock and ultimately affect the operation of the cement plant. Supplies over a long distance, as also other losses, affect the availability of gunny bags. The case describes such a situation ... More

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