Reference No: PROD0240Pages: 14Published on: 13, February, 1998
Abstract: The plant manager is concerned about the impact of increasing product variety, on the manufacturing operations, and consequently the competitiveness of the plant. The case describes the operations of a paint manufacturing facility. The objective of the case is to show how process analysis can be used to evaluate the ... More
Reference No: BP0249TECPages: 32Published on: 4, March, 1998
Abstract: The objective of the note is to give an idea of structural features of the air express industry in India. It describes the distinctive characteristics of the express industry and presents the origins and evolution of the industry abroad and in India. It then introduces the reader to the nature ... More
Reference No: OB0191Pages: 24Published on: 27, March, 1998
Abstract: Asoka Spintex, formerly known as Asoka Mill Ltd., was set up in 1920, not doing well. Most of textile mills in the country were not doing well in the 1980s owing to rising costs, competition from powerlooms, and heavy demand recession. To meet this situation, the company decided to upgrade the ... More
Reference No: PROD0241(C)Pages: 5Published on: 13, May, 1998
Abstract: This case focuses on the optimal service level and buffer stock determination for a lubricant manufacturer, faced with a competitive market, at an intermediate stage in the supply chain. ... More
Reference No: PSG0075EX(A)Pages: 19Published on: 27, May, 1998
Abstract: Faced with a huge and growing unmet demand, the government
decided to open the telecom sector for private participation in
the mid 1980s. Tenders were invited, in 1992 from Indian companies
to bid for franchises of cellular mobile services in the metropolitan
cities. This case focuses on the issue that Hutchison ... More
Reference No: PSG0075EX(B)Pages: 22Published on: 27, May, 1998
Abstract: In 1992, the Department of Telecom (DOT) announced provisional
selection of bidders for licensing the operation of cellular mobile
telephone services in the four metropolitan cities. This case deals
with a legal saga that Hutchison Max Telecom Pvt. Ltd. (HMTP)
underwent between January 1993 and October 1994. This case
focuses on the implications ... More
Reference No: MAR0312(B)Pages: 13Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector announced by the Government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc, (USA) (LPL) was one of numerous multinational companies who flocked to India. LPL entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More
Reference No: MAR0312(A)Pages: 9Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector, announced by the government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc (USA) (LPI) was one of numerous multinational companies, which flocked to India. They entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More
Reference No: MAR0317(B)Pages: 13Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: The Marketing manager of A-One was faced with the task of developing a marketing plan for Gluco-One for the next and subsequent years based on the information provided in the case. A-One Starch Products Limited, established in the 1930s, was a leading manufacturer of starch and its derivatives in India. ... More
Reference No: F&A0446Pages: 4Published on: 22, September, 1998
Abstract: The case deals with a proposal to be prepared by materials manager for buying a new brand sawing machine, the purchase of which could stop sub-contracting of the cutting operation. To get the budget sanctioned, he has to justify his case before the management with attractive return on such an ... More
Reference No: F&A0444(A)Pages: 6Published on: 22, September, 1998
Abstract: The case focuses on the methodology of calculating the cost of capital. It also provides an opportunity to discuss alternative methods of computing the cost of equity in a practical setting. ... More
Reference No: CISG0049EXPages: 8Published on: 8, October, 1998
Abstract: India, the second largest country in Asia, and the seventh largest country in the world, has a coastline stretching over 7000 km. However, sea transportation has not received much attention of the policy makers. Port development and management are very critical concerns for facilitating international trade and thereby the national economic ... More
Reference No: PROD0242Pages: 15Published on: 12, October, 1998
Abstract: This case illustrates the linkages between technology strategy and manufacturing strategy, and highlights the role of technology spillovers in building capabilities at the firm level. The case also points towards the challenges facing programme small firms in India that seek growth. ... More
Reference No: MAR0319(A)Pages: 28Published on: 30, October, 1998
Abstract: The case presents a review of the marketing strategy by its Ahmedabad based Ashima Attires (AA) for recently launched ready to stitch (RTS) shirting and trouser fabric brand called Icon. The focus is on the product offer, promotion, pricing, distribution, retailing, and logistics for the success of Icon. The company ... More
Reference No: CISG0042(B)Pages: 5 Published on: 19, November, 1998
Abstract: Indian Railways is the world's second largest railway system under a single management, and the largest in Asia. IR has a regular work-force of 1.6 million employees. Its fleet of rolling stock includes over 9000 locomotives, 30,000 passenger cars (coaches), and 350,000 freight cars. IR is a multi-gauge multi-traction system, covering over 100,000 km of ... More
