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  1. Chilli in Soup (B)

    Authors: Bandyopadhyay, T.; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: CMA0811(B) Pages: 35 Published on: 12, June, 2008

    Abstract: A famous brand of sauce tested positive for Sudan I (a prohibited carcinogenic dye added for colour enhancement), which led to the biggest food products recall off the shelves in supermarkets and departmental stores of Britain. This brought to light that the mandatory testing of Sudan I by Spices Board ... More

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  2. Maharastra Hybrid Seeds Corporation (MAHYCO): Supply Chain Management

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Rangaraj, N; Periyakaruppan , S; Roy, A;

    Reference No: CMA0810 Pages: 30 Published 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

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  3. Indian Food Specialties Limited

    Authors: Deodhar, Satish Y; Tirupati, D;

    Reference No: CMA0805 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 2002

    Abstract: Indian Food Specialties Limited (IFS) introduced tools of Food Quality Management in May 2000 in response to changing market conditions and poor profitability. Spoilage in the production process was very high and the company had incurred losses for three successive years starting from 1996-97. The company addressed quality concerns by introducing ... More

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  4. Local Tomato Supply Chain: Quality Issues and Economics

    Authors: Deodhar, Satish Y;

    Reference No: CMA0803 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 2001

    Abstract: The case is prepared to help farmers and agribusiness students understand the business of cultivating tomatoes and how to reap maximum profit from it. The case examines the cultivation of tomatoes by three agriculturalists and the methodologies they use to make their business profitable. The case also discusses the techniques ... More

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  5. Macro Organization and Management Model for Implementation of Technical Change in Agriculture

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0787TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note first discusses which of the three strategies of extensive farming, intensive agriculture, and seed and resource centred technical change may be chosen. Reasons for its choice are also briefly indicated, besides stating what major factors determine it. It then goes on to identify organizational and management framework for ... More

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  6. Information System for Procurement of Basmati Paddy

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0800EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case descries the processes followed in procurement of basmati paddy by a rice mill and current reporting system in the organization. The issue raised is to examine the existing reporting system and suggest modifications to make it yield the desired information for procurement planning in a more objective manner ... More

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  7. Quality Pays for Itself

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0798EX Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This exercise gives some idea about what quality means and how quality can deteriorate in an agribusiness. The primary issue is to ensure procurement of quality basmati paddy for the producers and maintain its quality and produce quality products in an agro-processing enterprise. ... More

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  8. Quality Monitoring in Soy-Meal

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0793EX Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case gives some reasons for quality deterioration of soy-meal at various stages from processing to final destination. It raises the issue of why quality is needed and how could it be achieved. The focus is to improve the bottom line through quality monitoring by the soybean processing enterprise. ... More

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  9. SHGs as a Strategy or Mode for Reaching the Unreached for Rural Credit

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0783EX Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This case, based on published literature and field visits, poses some questions as to whether SHGs can be a substitute for the existing "mode" or "strategy" of RFIs in reaching the unreached, which of three models of linkage of SHGs with banks may be chosen, in what manner saving and ... More

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  10. Fixing Benchmark Price for Procurement

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0799EX Pages: 4 Published 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

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  11. Procurement in Agribusiness

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0795TEC Pages: 5 Published 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

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  12. Agro-processing Industries: Size, Strengths, Weaknesses, Importance and Changing Opportunities for Their Growth

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0778TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1999

    Abstract: This note first defines agro-processing industries and discuses their size in terms of value added and employment contributions. This is followed by the identification of their strengths and weaknesses, besides discussing (a) their relative importance in the process of economic development, (b) changing profile of demand for their products, (c) ... More

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  13. Credit or Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS)

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0773EX Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1998

    Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More

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  14. Structural Reorganization in Agricultural Financing of the ABC Bank

    Authors: Bhattacharrjee, Surendra; Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0760 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1997

    Abstract: This case discusses a change in organizational structure of the Agricultural Finance Department of ABC Bank to highlight how it has helped in streamlining the operations. Issues such as more autonomy and decentralization, thrust, on new product development by the officials, etc. are emphasized. ... More

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  15. National Seed Project

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev; Asokan, S R;

    Reference No: CMA0750TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: This note gives the coverage under different phases of National Seed Project. It reveals a marked shift from first two phases where the idea was to create a nationwide structure of seed organizations to revitalizing the existing structure in the third phase. ... More

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