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  1. INDAL - Belur Works

    Authors: Mukherjee, Saral;

    Reference No: PROD0286 Pages: 20 Published on: 14, December, 2005

    Abstract: The Belur Plant of indal is facing a significant increase in power tariffs. Power tariffs have significant influence in shaping the competitive advantage of firms in the aluminum industry. The extent to which this increase in power tariff would affect the competitive position of indal needs to be examined. A ... More

  2. Computronix Solutions Private Limited

    Authors: Dixit, M R; Varkkey, Biju; Chatterjee, Somnath;

    Reference No: BP0306 Pages: 11 Published on: 30, December, 2005

    Abstract: Computronix Solutions Private Limited (CSPL) is a part of the incubator promoted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, a leading technology institute in India. It is a ?start up' company, set up by the graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The case describes the early days of ... More

  3. Mumbai Widget Limited: Supply Chain Efficiency and Improvement Initiatives

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: PROD0289 Pages: 17 Published on: 22, June, 2006

    Abstract: The case presents the details of logistics operations of a consumer durable product in India. Based on the description related to forecasting, production, planning, dispatches and Information Systems, the participants are encouraged to understand the existing logistics system and identify areas of improvement. ... More

  4. Hakkai Creates China (A)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Rajasekera, Jay;

    Reference No: PROD0287(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 4, July, 2006

    Abstract: Hakkai Creates, a successful SME in Japan, is a producer of tiny precision plastic parts as well as molds used for making these miniature parts. It is a supplier to some of the leading manufacturers of electronics and telecom products like Sony, National Panasonic, Casio, Sanyo etc. It has developed ... More

  5. Hakkai Creates China (B)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Rajasekera, Jay;

    Reference No: PROD0287(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 4, July, 2006

    Abstract: Hakkai Creates has been supplying precision plastic parts to one of its key customers (who had moved its operations to China) from a plant in China. The end product of this customer has failed in the global market. Hakkai Creates is looking for option-should it return back to Niigata or ... More

  6. Retail Branding: Battles and War in the Indian Petroleum Industry

    Authors: Dixit, M R; Jain, Abhinandan K; Bhat, Ramesh; Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar;

    Reference No: MAR0382 Pages: 29 Published on: 14, July, 2006

    Abstract: The case opens with a brief description of the challenge posed by a leading company in petroleum retailing, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, to the ClubHP brand of HPCL. The case provides brief description of Indian Petroleum Industry and the profiles of key competitors in the industry. It also briefly describes ... More

  7. Bayer CropScience: Science for a Better Supply Chain

    Authors: Mukherjee, Saral; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0290 Pages: 15 Published on: 24, May, 2007

    Abstract: Bayer CropScience is a world leader in the crop protection business. Significant challenges exist in ensuring availability of pesticides to farmers spread all over India. Indian agriculture is predominantly rain fed and crucially depends on the seasonal monsoon. Different pests may attack the standing crop during different phases of the ... More

  8. Woolworths Limited, Australia

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kuberkar, Gouri;

    Reference No: MAR0394 Pages: 59 Published on: 17, April, 2008

    Abstract: Woolworths Limited was Australia's largest retailer in the food, liquor and grocery sector. The retail activities were conducted through the supermarkets (contributing 88% of consolidated sales), general merchandise and wholesale divisions. Woolworths had two key goals: 1) to increase shareholder returns and 2) giving greater customer satisfaction. These led to the development of ... More

  9. Western Oil Limited (A)

    Authors: Soman, Chetan; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0291(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 2, May, 2008

    Abstract: A typical problem in petroleum supply chains is to determine optimal jetty capacity. Western Oil Limited, a refinery in Western India was set for an expansion that would more than quadruple its capacity over the coming three years. This case examines how to expand the captive jetty capacity to match ... More

  10. ICT @ Sewa

    Authors: Sinha, Piyush Kumar; Abhishek; Bhamoriya, Vaibhav;

    Reference No: MAR0395 Pages: 34 Published on: 13, May, 2008

    Abstract: SEWA is a large women based organization that has been empowering women through making them self reliant. It has taken up ICT as a new initiative, to empower them. The case describes the genesis of the organization and the activities. It explores the process that SEWA followed for designing and ... More

  11. Chilli in Soup (B)

    Authors: Bandyopadhyay, T.; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: CMA0811(B) Pages: 35 Published on: 12, June, 2008

    Abstract: A famous brand of sauce tested positive for Sudan I (a prohibited carcinogenic dye added for colour enhancement), which led to the biggest food products recall off the shelves in supermarkets and departmental stores of Britain. This brought to light that the mandatory testing of Sudan I by Spices Board ... More

  12. Jeevika: Livelihood Security Project

    Authors: Vyas, Preeta H;

    Reference No: PSG0104 Pages: 18 Published on: 23, June, 2008

    Abstract: The Director of SEWA is discussing with her PMU (Project Management Unit) team of the indicators of Jeevika -- both quantitative and qualitative -- which should be considered for mid-term review of Jeevika project. The case contains information on Jeevika project, mid-term review of Jeevika project, various stakeholders and their ... More

  13. Marico: Disintermediating the Copra Supply Chain

    Authors: Mukherjee, Saral; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0293 Pages: 20 Published on: 31, July, 2008

    Abstract: The traditional copra supply chain involved coconut farmers, copra converters, traders in terminal markets, up-country traders, traders in futures markets, different kinds of brokers, and millers who converted copra into coconut oil. Marico was a major player in the branded coconut oil market in India and needed to procure almost 15 ... More

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