Reference No: CMA0810Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 2004
Abstract: With the competition growing in the seed industry, especially in niche market segments, the sales revenue of MAHYCO was falling over the past couple of years. Supply chain management was viewed as an important source of competitive advantage. Availability, quality and competitive pricing were key customer expectations. To achieve this, ... More
Reference No: MAR0357Pages: 13Published on: 7, January, 2004
Abstract: The case focuses on the challenge faced by Reliance Infocomm, a part of the Reliance Group on how best to promote its Reliance India Mobile brand of telecom service to the Indian consumer. With competition from other telecom companies that utilize either GSM or CDMA technology, Reliance Infocomm must decide ... More
Reference No: MAR0356EXPages: 11Published on: 7, January, 2004
Abstract: The case focuses on the challenge faced by Eureka Advertising Agency, about to pitch for a national advertising campaign for Shopper's Stop, a leading departmental store chain across India. The emphasis is on how best to promote the store to the growing number of Indian shoppers. With competition from other ... More
Reference No: MAR0353Pages: 24Published on: 25, February, 2004
Abstract: Planet Health case is based on a company (Sagar Group of Industries), planning to enter the retail business of pharmacy and health care products. Based on the feasibility study of proposed retail business concept, company has to chalk out the entry strategy plans. ... More
Reference No: MAR0355Pages: 31Published on: 28, June, 2004
Abstract: The case details out issues on the challenges faced by the organization in a dynamic liberalized economy where auto manufacturers of the world are entering the Indian market. Challenges such as customer focus, process efficiency, and organization structure redesign are described. Four specific (not mutually exclusive) options are set forth ... More
Reference No: PSG0093Pages: 30Published on: 15, July, 2004
Abstract: This case attempts to explore the opportunities available for the
Indian Railways to be a major logistics and infrastructure provider
for handling the port-based traffic of Gandhidham Area.
This case focuses on two of the major ports in that area, namely,
Kandla and Mundra. This case examines the performance of ... More
Reference No: PROD0275Pages: 12Published on: 16, July, 2004
Abstract: The case series deals with the successful initiation of Tata Steel in various fields. This resulted in TATA STEEL becoming lowest cost steel producer in the world. The case series documents the various initiations. ... More
Reference No: CISG0081Pages: 23Published on: 13, September, 2004
Abstract: The case explains the process of implementing knowledge management in an organization. Emphasis is on motivating people to participate in the movement through the use of formal reward system. ... More
Reference No: MAR0354TECPages: 19Published on: 6, October, 2004
Abstract: This material has been prepared as an aid to teaching Advertising Management. It considers the theoretical background and guidelines on the practice of advertising suggested in textbooks, and places these guidelines alongside the applications of these principles in real life situations. The material is not intended to be comprehensive, and ... More
Reference No: PSG0095Pages: 10Published on: 4, November, 2004
Abstract: Mhow Ghatabillod road was a critical link connecting growing industrial areas around Indore in Madhya Pradesh. The condition of the road was poor. There was an urgent need to improve the road. Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited decided to develop the project on a Build, Operate and Transfer ... More
Reference No: MAR0358(C)Pages: 9Published on: 8, November, 2004
Abstract: The Director of National Institute of Tobacco was faced with the decision problem of pricing of mini cigarettes in India with a focus on likely recommendation to government regarding excise duty (For details refer to Bingo Brands A and B). The case describes the research design and the results obtained ... More
Reference No: MAR0359(E)Pages: 12Published on: 21, December, 2004
Abstract: In late 1993, the General Manager, Marketing of Lotus Thread Company Limited (LTCL) was reviewing the annual marketing planning process at LTCL. Several factors had emerged recently to emphasize the importance of better planning. Firstly, the company was planning to increase its production capacity. Second, the industry leader, holding a dominant ... More
Reference No: CMA0811(A)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2005
Abstract: Chilli is the main earner in the Indian spices export basket. In 2003,, incidents of adulteration of chilli powder (using carcinogenic dyes) by some unscrupulous and careless exporters led to large-scale product recalls in the UK and tainted the image of the Indian spice export industry. This resulted in a complete ... More
Reference No: MAR0364Pages: 4Published on: 30, May, 2005
Abstract: A customer was disappointed to find a defective music audio cassette soon after opening the wrapper of a newly bought set. On taking this set back to the retail shop from where the purchase was made, customer was denied the replacement of defective product. Customer was also badly treated by ... More
Reference No: MAR0362(A)Pages: 25Published on: 31, May, 2005
Abstract: Bangalore Integrated Systems and Solutions Private Limited ((BISS) was started by a scientist in 1993. It is a technologically driven firm with active interest in developing new products for new markets. Its major product is the shock absorber testing machine used by the automobile industry. The initial years of BISS were ... More
