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  1. Road Transport Undertakings in Tamil Nadu

    Authors: Joseph, Jerome; Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R;

    Reference No: PSG0055 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case describes the organizational form and structure of passenger road transport undertakings in Tamil Nadu. Since nationalization in 1971, major decisions regarding the organizational form were taken. Road transport undertakings were set up in Tamil Nadu under the Companies Act, which is supposed to be RTC Act (which was the ... More

  2. A Note on Transport Sector

    Authors: Manikutty, S; Padmanabhan, Gita; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PSG0053TEC Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: The note reviews the efforts made in India's five year plans for different sectors in transportation and the recommendations made by various committees appointed by government to improve the efficiency of the transport system and achieve better coordination among different modes of transport. ... More

  3. Configuration Choice for the Indian Railways Freight Operations Information System

    Authors: Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0231 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case is about the operating information systems of the Indian Railways in which there is a choice to be made about the configuration of the entire system. While at the central level, there will be a single node at Delhi and at the field level there will be nodes ... More

  4. ABC State Road Transport Corporation: Fuelling Plan of Buses

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Padmanabhan, Geeta;

    Reference No: QM0224 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case describes how the fueling plan of buses can affect the fuel expenditure, since the prices of fuel differ in various locations. The objective of this case is to pick up fuel at the cheapest points, ensuring that there is enough fuel to travel from one fueling point to ... More

  5. Freight Train Crew Scheduling: A Case of Vadodara Division

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Rao, V Venkata; Saha, Jahar; Devarajan, N;

    Reference No: QM0222 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case describes the crew scheduling process for freight trains at a crew change point in Vadodara division. The various labour related constraints are given. The objective of this case discussion is to develop an information system, possibly a decision support system, to aid in the crew scheduling decision. ... More

  6. Bus Body Tender Evaluation and Negotiation for NISRTC

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0232 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case focuses on spreadsheet application for evaluation of bus body building tenders. ... More

  7. Indian Railways: Freight Operations Information System

    Authors: Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0230 Pages: 44 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case describes the project identification formulation and implementation aspects of the computer based freight Operations Information System (OIS) being planned on Indian Railways (IR). This system is expected to bring about improved efficiency through modernization in information handling and decision-making processes, as well as a qualitative change in the ... More

  8. Passenger Train: Crew Scheduling in Indian Railways - A Case of Vadodara Division

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Rao, V Venkata; Saha, Jahar;

    Reference No: QM0223 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case describes the running of passenger trains within the Vadodara division for which the crew needs to be organized. Since passenger trains are scheduled services, crew schedules can be developed in advance and are called as crew links. Various decisions can be evaluated like impact of various rest restrictions ... More

  9. The Kandla-Bhatinda Pipeline Controversy

    Authors: Manikutty, S; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PSG0067 Pages: 27 Published on: 23, February, 1994

    Abstract: This case emphasizes the decision making process of infrastructure investments for the two modes of transportation of petroleum products between Kandla Port and North West India. Indian Oil Corporation made a proposal in 1981 for a new pipeline between Kandla and Bhatinda, in order to cater to the increased projected traffic ... More

  10. Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd.: Dividend Policy

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0432 Pages: 12 Published on: 9, March, 1996

    Abstract: In the last annual general body meeting the chairman had recommended that dividend policy be specified in terms of payout ratio rather than dividend per share. He had also suggested that the company pay lower dividends and reinvest a larger portion of profits. The company now has to decide on ... More

  11. Foresight: Integrated Case

    Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PSG0071 Pages: 60 Published on: 25, March, 1996

    Abstract: This case focuses on the strategic management issues of a medium sized shipping company head-quartered in London with other operating locations in Cyprus and Bombay. The case highlights issues in managing a global business. It also brings forth issues in entrepreneurship, showing the drive of a non-resident Indian who started ... More

  12. Precious Shipping Public Company Limited

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

    Reference No: PSG0072 Pages: 30 Published on: 28, October, 1996

    Abstract: This case focuses on the future strategic directions required for the continued growth of PSPCL, a Thailand based tramp-shipping company. The company currently has 27 secondhand vessels, all in the handy size range. The company was considering the following strategic choices: a) Extent of fleet expansion, b) Should new builds be ... More

  13. Jurong Shipyard Limited

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

    Reference No: PSG0073 Pages: 15 Published on: 20, May, 1997

    Abstract: This case focuses on the expansion decision of a Singapore based shipyard, Jurong Shipyard Limited (JSL). While exploring the options of expansion of facilities, JSL found three choices emerging. Firstly, the company could construct a new graving dockyard. Secondly, it could opt for building a new floating dockyard. Thirdly, it ... More

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