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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0027 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: A large textile company is considering whether to enter into the manufacture of readymade garments as a few competitiors have already done. The case also presents several alternative arragements by which the company could distribute readymade garments without manufactring garments themselves. ... More

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Authors: Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0038 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: Deals with equipment replacement decisions. The problem is whether an old piece equipment should be replaced by new equipment. ... More

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Authors: Rao, C P;

Reference No: MAR0081 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: This case deals with the marketing problems of a company, following its modernization and expansion programme. Students are expected to discuss the problems of product policy and the nature of changes that need to be made in the sales organization to cope with the expansion programme. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0039TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: The note describes the structure and characteristics of the pharmaceuticals industry in India. ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0074TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: Introduces the conceptual framework for analyzing an inventory decision problem, and points out that there are three motives for holding inventory: 1) the transaction motive, 2) the speculative motive, and 3) the precautionary motive. The subject is introduced through simple examples. ... More

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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0041 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with a bidding situation faced by a manufacturer. The product is a large transformer needed by an electricity company that is facing low capacity utilization. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0038TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The note describes the structure and characteristics of the readymade garments in India. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Anantharaman, K;

Reference No: F&A0227 Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A development bank set up to assist small scale manufacturers finances for the first time a qualified scientist's project for the manufacture of dibasic calcium phosphate (DCP) of pharmaceutical and dentifrice grades. The project runs into difficulties due to environmental factors such as floods and power shortage, which upset the ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Describes the events subsequent to the establishment of the rayon tyre cord factory referred to in case (A) (BP0030). The company faces problems of shortage of demand, competition from other producers, pricing difficulties, and the emergence of substitutes through the application of superior technology. The case, therefore, raises issues of ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0184(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Mr. Sahney, Vice President (Finance), has been considering what his recommendations to the President should be, regarding the sales manager's proposal, of relaxing the credit terms, to augment the sales of farm machinery, especially since the plant has been operating below capacity. The case brings out the contribution approach to ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0098 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: This is an introductory case about a manufacturing system. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0170 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: JML was an integrated heavy machinery manufacturing plant which was set up in collaboration with world-renowned firms for the manufacture of machinery and equipment required for steel, mining, sugar, cement, paper and pulp. The project incurred a heavy overrun of costs due to excessive investment in infrastructural facilities like ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(C) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The casewriter has a talk with the General Management manager in charge of the rayon tyre cord plant of the company about his management style and philosophy. This provides a basis for discussion about the attitudes and approaches of Indian managers who have had some exposure to modern management concepts ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L; Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0014(C) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The manager of the dairy is trying to appraise recent improvements in profit and loss achievements, related to various management actions and provide for further improvement. ... More

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