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  1. Amul Foods Ltd. **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0050 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More

  2. Bajaj Auto Limited **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0033 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case is about the use of statistical control charts for controlling day?to?day finished stock inventories in an automobile manufacturing company. It highlights the fact that control charts can help in identifying other areas and problems and in solving them. ... More

  3. Vasant Industries (B)**

    Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

    Reference No: BP0023(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case deals with a proposal for the company to carry out a plan of expansion, on the basis of two years excellent results achieved by the new manager. The company, a small rubber rolls and paints manufacturing unit, was started as a repair shop. The problems of managing a ... More

  4. Universal Cigarettes Company Limited

    Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

    Reference No: MAR0078 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The distribution of cigarettes is effected through distributors to whom geographic zones are allocated. The terms to distributors and other levels of distribution seems to encourage interzonal poaching and a determination of the service level from the company's point of view due to interdistributor competition. ... More

  5. Hindustan Soap Factory **

    Authors: Subramaniam, S;

    Reference No: QM0029 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Students are required to compute the relevant costs of existing methods of production, and compare them with the costs of an automated operation. ... More

  6. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (B)

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0026(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More

  7. Voltamp Transformers Private Limited **

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0038 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: An actual situation is described to illustrate the application of line of balance technology. It could also be used as an exercise case. The discussion could be centered on the usefulness of line of balance technology in a manufacturing situation. ... More

  8. Avon Textile Mills Limited**

    Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0059 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More

  9. Uttara Mills (B) **

    Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

    Reference No: OB0058(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case is about the leadership behaviour of a textile mill director, depicting the various problems that come up to him and how he handles them. The case raises questions about delegation and coordination of work. ... More

  10. Bharat Soaps Limited **

    Authors: Raghavachari, M;

    Reference No: QM0018 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: This case illustrates the technique of solving a transport problem involving two warehouses and several destinations. This involves optimizing based on two different criteria. This case illustrates the transportation problem in linear programming. ... More

  11. Kanyakumari Mills Limited **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0025 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... More

  12. Telerad Private Limited (A) **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0051(A) Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Discusses the major technological developments accomplished over a period of ten years. Technological problems have been highlighted in particular. In the process of doing its own development work, the company had to face on the one hand many a financial and growth problem, and on the other, further product?development ... More

  13. Thorndyke Manufacturing Company **

    Authors: Dearden, John;

    Reference No: F&A0038 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: A presentation of the problem of single versus multiple cost centres. ... More

  14. Engineering Appliances Private Limited **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C; Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0023 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case is about a production control situation??how best to utilize the limited number of specialized automatic machines for production of (7 to 10) components of about twelve different designs of a single monopoly product having a limited number of customers but with a slowly growing demand. The machines are being ... More

  15. Kanvas Engineering Industries

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0041 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More

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