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Authors: Shah, Bhavin; Ravichandran, N;

Reference No: QM0282 Pages: 7 Published on: 12, September, 2018

Abstract: The case presents a customer’s experience during the purchase of a pair of shoes in an upmarket retail outlet of Bharat Footwear Limited (BFL), in Ahmedabad, wherein he was offered a discount coupon meant for shareholders, at a shared consideration of 60 (buyer) and 40 (agent). The customer needs to decide ... More

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Authors: Roy, Debjit; Pratap, Mayank; Raj, Premm H;

Reference No: PROD0317 Pages: 12 Published on: 10, April, 2018

Abstract: Several white goods companies are grappling with issues such as short product life-cycle and high item obsolescence rates. This case analyzes several strategies to overcome item obsolescence, standardize put-away and picking operations and overcome challenges with low picker efficiency at white-goods warehouses. ... More

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Authors: Narayanaswami, Sundaravalli;

Reference No: QM0278TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 13, March, 2018

Abstract: This is a technical note on Inventory Models. ... More

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Authors: Narayanaswami, Sundaravalli;

Reference No: PSG0124TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 5, March, 2018

Abstract: Research literature generally cover scheduling of transportation services . Disruptions happen while a schedule is en-route and there are very few mathematical models that address to reschedule the disrupted services at the moment and location where disruption has occured. The model reported in this note attempts to reschedule disrupted services with ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Sinha, Piyush Kumar; Vyas, Preeta H; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: MAR0358(C) Pages: 9 Published 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

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Authors: Mukherjee, Shantanu;

Reference No: QM0243TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 21, July, 2004

Abstract: The note illustrates how a linear porgramming problem can be solved using solver in Excel. It also describes how the output of the solver should be interpreted. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G;

Reference No: QM0241 Pages: 15 Published on: 29, September, 2000

Abstract: This case focuses on the issues of concern of the Tobacco Procurement Division of Cigarette Manufacturing Company (CMC). The primary concern was the buying of tobacco at the auction floors, followed by the logistics of processing and inventorying, prior to cigarette manufacture. Since tobacco constitute the single largest cost component, ... More

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Authors: Banerjee, Arindam;

Reference No: MAR0338(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 30, March, 2000

Abstract: This case focuses on the use of secondary source data to perform segmentation analysis. There is ample opportunity to structure the business problem based on the symptoms described. It is based on a moderately sized credit card company in Mid-West United States. ... More

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Authors: Banerjee, Arindam;

Reference No: MAR0338(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 30, March, 2000

Abstract: The case focuses on the use of secondary source data to perform segmentation analysis. There is ample opportunity to structure the business problem based on the symptoms described. The case is based on a moderately sized credit card company in mid-West United States. ... More

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Authors: Banerjee, Arindam;

Reference No: MAR0337 Pages: 11 Published on: 16, March, 2000

Abstract: This case provides a setting to develop a data analysis plan. Research objectives and research design in this case do not blend well and hence these are additional complications. This case provides adequate opportunity to students to resolve issues using multiple sources of secondary information. Paucity of appropriate information in ... More

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

Reference No: CMA0772EX Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1998

Abstract: This case deals with the question of making a choice from four major agricultural input manufacturers based on their financial performance. The case also seeks rank them considering their performance at firm level and industry level. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G;

Reference No: QM0239 Pages: 3 Published on: 9, August, 1996

Abstract: This case deals with the issue of centralized despatch and dynamic allocation versus decentralized despatch under a static allocation situation. Use of an LP model and consequential managerial issues are highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Tewari, Devi D; Chokshi, S N;

Reference No: CMA0714 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1993

Abstract: The paper industry in India is highly capital intensive and has grown rapidly in the past. Interesting to note that the number of pulp and paper units have increased from 17 in the early 1950's to 250 in 1985, and production of paper and paperboards from 1,35,000 tonnes in 1951 to 15,00,000 tonnes in 1985 - a ... More

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