Reference No: MAR0325(A)Pages: 21Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: RPG Enterprises, one of the top five business houses of India, decided in 1996 to enter organized food retailing by opening a chain of supermarket grocery stores under the name "FoodWorld" in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, the three major cities in south India. This case describes the background and rationale of ... More
Reference No: MAR0329(B)Pages: 1 Published on: 28, October, 1999
Abstract: This case adds to the data presented in "Ashok Desai Subscribes to News Today (A)" (MAR0329) case. Students should have read the previous case "Ashok Desai Subscribes to News Today (A)" (MAR0329case. ... More
Reference No: MAR0332(D)Pages: 2Published on: 28, October, 1999
Abstract: The case describes the experience of Professor Ramakant as a subscriber to a weekly news magazine, Newlook. Students should have read the Newlook (A), (B), and (C) cases. ... More
Reference No: MAR0332(B)Pages: 2 Published on: 28, October, 1999
Abstract: The case describes the experience of Professor Ramakant who subscribed to Newlook, a newsmagazine. It highlights the concerns he had and the problems he faced as a customer. ... More
Reference No: CMA0792Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case presents a situation where general manager of a trading firm feels the inadequacy of information generated through internal reporting. He urges to change the system such that relevant information for planning and implementation for making decision on inventory management, sales, and recovery would also be important. The case ... More
Reference No: CMA0799EXPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: Financing procurement needs advance budgeting which involves procurement price. Though price caries from day to day in a season, one needs some average price for budgeting exercise. This case on basmati paddy procurement gives information on average costs at farm, in mandi, and at processing plant and poses a problem ... More
Reference No: CMA0790Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case raised the issues of information needs for objective planning of seed production, monitoring the implementation of the production plan, and other related decisions for Gromore Seed Company. It then examines the internal reporting system and seeks suggestions for modifications in the existing system such that needed information is ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(D)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case focuses on the need for an effective Management Information System, especially for monitoring store performance in a retail chain. The key issues are: 1) Identifying key performance and decision areas, 2) Understanding the role and criticality of information processing, 3) Identifying performance indicators and 4) Specifying the systems required for the information ... More
Reference No: CMA0797EXPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This exercise on planning procurement of agricultural produce (Basmati paddy) for processing for the commencing season, gives information on major produce markets, and about major competitors. It also gives the indices of arrivals and prices for the six identified markets over eight weeks of peak arrivals. The idea is to ... More
Reference No: CMA0785TECPages: 31Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: Considering the new economic environment this note analyses farmers' output and marketed surplus responses to barter terms of trade which is likely to change in the wake of de-protection of trade and industry, besides non-price factors for four/three major agricultural commodity group. It also, in the same context, evaluates ... More
Reference No: CMA0795TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This note describes agribusiness and channels through which the produce reaches the consumers. It then discusses the procurement function undertaken by various agribusiness entities. The procurement options available and advantages and disadvantages of direct buying and purchases from secondary market are also given. It also covers fixing of price and ... More
Reference No: PROD0228(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This case follows up the case Lotus Thread Company Limited(A) (LTCL-A) by focusing on an important area in the logistical decision making hierarchy. The main issue is that of distribution network design and some of its major consequences. The company, while examining its logistics network has identified three options ... More