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  1. Coastal Pradesh Forest Development Corporation: Breakeven for Boat Building Yard

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0325 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Narrates the discussion between the managing director and the chief accountant of a forest development corporation regarding the commencement of a boat-building yard. It gives a detailed breakup of the price and cost structure of a typical 48-feet teakwood- based boat they intend to manufacture as an ongoing activity. Students ... More

  2. Nutrition Programme

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0016 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: A project was undertaken under the aegis of India Population Project in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to study the possible effects of improved nutrition on human fertility. This case describes the objectives of the programme and includes a review of the project undertaken in Karnataka in 1974. ... More

  3. Pond's Cold Cream

    Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

    Reference No: MAR0232 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Pond's (India) Limited is a public limited company manufacturing and marketing toiletries and cosmetics. In almost all its markets, Pond's products are market leaders, and this is true in the case of cold cream too. This case explains the company's various promotional strategies for Pond's Cold Cream. The focus of ... More

  4. The Reaction Rate Method

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0149TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Deals with the "reaction rate method" of production planning. The production control rule suggested by this approach is illustrated by means of an example. Broadly, the control rule determines the extent to which the preliminary production level should be adjusted to accommodate forecast errors. In achieving this, it focuses on ... More

  5. Banaskantha Project

    Authors: Giridhar, G;

    Reference No: PSG0014 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case describes the rationale that underlies a new project of the Family Planning Association of India, in Banaskantha district. The project tries to create a deeper consciousness among the people regarding the health and educational status of women and children through an intensive educational programme in Deesa. Another feature ... More

  6. Are We Adequate?

    Authors: Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: CMA0476 Pages: 5 Published on: 9, July, 1979

    Abstract: Describes the traditional business practices in the unorganized/decentralized handloom sector with special reference to the master-weavers system. The managerial need to protect the human needs of the weavers through organization interventions are the basic issues raised in the case. ... More

  7. Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society

    Authors: Vyas, V S;

    Reference No: CMA0386 Pages: 10 Published on: 13, December, 1979

    Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More

  8. A review of Stochastic Line Balancing

    Authors: Soundar Rajan, T K; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0159TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Deals extensively with the need for looking at line balancing with the variations in elemented times in mind. Various techniques have been surveyed and a comprehensive idea about each technique is given. ... More

  9. V.S. General and Chinai Maternity Hospital

    Authors: Desai, P V; Govindarajan, V;

    Reference No: F&A0343 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Deals with control problems in a non profit hospital. ... More

  10. An Approach to Mobilizing Rural Labour: Pratappur Project (Part I)

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0520 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: A non-official rural development agency took up a rural works programme in Pratappur block of Hazibagh district, Bihar, to create additional irrigation facilities through excavation and construction of tanks and check dams, and to provide wage employment to local unskilled labourers. A schedule of work was prepared on the assumption ... More

  11. Economic Sampling Plan

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0166TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: This problem deals with the methodology of finding a minimum cost acceptance-sampling plan where the relevant costs are the cost of inspection and the cost of undetected defectives. Sampling is by attributes. ... More

  12. Machines Are Down

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0164 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: The case deals with the design of an optimal preventive maintenance cycle for a machine with a pre?specified preventive maintenance schedule and breakdown pattern. The aim is to develop a cycle that will minimize expected cost of preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs per period. ... More

  13. Institutional Finance to Agricultural Projects

    Authors: Sah, D C; Ranade, C G;

    Reference No: CMA0527 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Presents the developmental and promotional role of institutional lending agencies in agricultural projects, and highlights the limitations of projects prepared by them at the formulation and implementation stages. ... More

  14. Applications of ABC Analysis in Inventory Management

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0152TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: ABC analysis is a basic tool for analysing the characteristics of a range of items at an aggregate level. In this note the applications of ABC analysis to two important areas of inventory management is considered:( 1 ) the estimation of aggregate inventory characteristics, and ( 2 ) designing individual item decision models using ABC ... More

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