Reference No: QM0236(B)Pages: 11Published on: 23, February, 1995
Abstract: This case deals with the product mix plan of Lotus Thread Company Limited (LTCL) focusing on developing an LP model. The LP approach for optimum product mix plan is expected to be helpful in identifying the products to be "pushed", downplayed or to be dropped. It is also helpful for ... More
Reference No: PROD0228(A)Pages: 8Published on: 23, February, 1995
Abstract: This case provides information about Lotus Thread Company Limited (LTCL); about the past and present company situation, production range, manufacturing process, regional sales, competition with other manufacturers, sales and production planning, dispatch planning and inventory. This case is helpful in examining the various decision areas related to logistics, as would ... More
Reference No: BP0233Pages: 22Published on: 10, March, 1995
Abstract: The case provides industry data on pesticides which can be used to do competitor analysis of the industry. It also covers the origin and early stage operations of a small scale pesticides manufacturing unit. The case can be used to make industry structure analysis and formulation of strategy for newly ... More
Reference No: MAR0307(A)Pages: 13Published on: 10, May, 1995
Abstract: The case describes the initial efforts made by a medium sized manufacturer of engineering equipment to enter international markets. The product-market choice and the experience of breaking into the first foreign market in Malaysia are described in some detail. ... More
Reference No: PROD0231TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, October, 1995
Abstract: This note introduces the issues related to managing supply chains. It discusses the managerial constructs in Supply Chain Management and highlights operational problems associated with coordinating activities across different entities in a supply chain. ... More
Reference No: CMA0752TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note emphasises the importance of and process of arriving at workforce requirements, their qualifications, recruitment, training and retention to achieve efficiency in quality seed production. ... More
Reference No: CMA0749TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the need for planning seed production, the components of production planning and considerations in developing implementable plans for seed production activity for an enterprise. ... More
Reference No: CMA0745Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case gives information on the activities of a seed company along with details of financial costs and returns from the existing business as well as from the business in future with an expansion plan proposed separately. The issues for discussion are what should be the basis for determining the ... More
Reference No: CMA0755Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case deals with the issues arising from the change in procurement policy towards quality of cotton for the manufacture of cloth free from specks for export market. While some cleaning of raw material is possible at the factory level, the basic parameters of quality cannot be altered. The focus ... More
Reference No: CMA0735TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: Mulberry sericulture and its related infrastructure facilities were examined across the states in India. Further cocoon production and marketing systems were also examined to rate different states in relation to some market characteristics.
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Reference No: CMA0753Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of procurement of raw material faced by an oilseeds processing company under the competitive environment. The competitors are medium to large private and cooperative seed enterprises. The focus is to evolve a long term strategy for procurement of adequate quantities at low cost. ... More
Reference No: CMA0729TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the pre and post-reform performance of the agricultural sector with a view to assess the latter's strategy to depend more on (barter) terms of trade for its growth. It shows that this strategy has deteriorated the growth in non-price factors as well as in agricultural production and ... More
