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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Passenger Train: Crew Scheduling in Indian Railways - A Case of Vadodara Division

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Rao, V Venkata; Saha, Jahar;

    Reference No: QM0223 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case describes the running of passenger trains within the Vadodara division for which the crew needs to be organized. Since passenger trains are scheduled services, crew schedules can be developed in advance and are called as crew links. Various decisions can be evaluated like impact of various rest restrictions ... More

  2. Determinants of Government Policy Towards the Public Sector

    Authors: Manikutty, S;

    Reference No: PSG0059TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: The note traces the policies of the Indian government with regard to public enterprises at different times and seeks to relate the policies to the economic, social, political, and leadership determinants prevailing at respective times. ... More

  3. Manpower Planning and Development in Yatri Transport Corporation

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0229 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case illustrates a second level application of a spreadsheet. The context is manpower planning in a road transport undertaking. ... More

  4. National Income: Concepts and Measurement

    Authors: Gupta, G S;

    Reference No: ECO0327TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: The note discusses: (a) various income concepts such as GNP, GDP, National Income, Private Income, Personal Income, and Personal Disposable Income, and highlights their differences as well as differences between real and nominal incomes; (b) various economic units and circular flow of income among them; (c) various approaches to the ... More

  5. Machine Learning for Management Applications

    Authors: Yegneshwar, S;

    Reference No: CISG0002TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: Learning is a very general term encompassing a wide variety of activities and is, hence difficult to define. It has commonly been regarded as the process of assimilating knowledge leading to increased understanding, summarization of experience, or any process which helps improve performance over time. Machine learning is an area ... More

  6. Queuing for Railway Reservation for Gujarat Mail

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Padmanabhan, Gita;

    Reference No: PROD0216 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case describes the reservation process for Gujarat Mail at the Ahmedabad railway station. Data is provided on the demand pattern for reservations and related transactions. An appropriate queuing system will have to be designed to ensure reasonable service levels to the customer. The possible impact of computerization would also ... More

  7. Coal Inventory at M/S Cement India Limited

    Authors: Tripathy, Arabinda;

    Reference No: PROD0223 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: Coal is an important consumable for cement manufacture. As a result many cement manufacturers build up a huge stock of coal to avoid any stoppage of work and to face any uncertainty of supply of coal. The case describes such a situation and requires decision on inventory policy of coal ... More

  8. Social Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Sardar Sarovar Project

    Authors: Dholakia, Ravindra H;

    Reference No: ECO0325 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: The case deals with the social cost-benefit analysis of a big dam on the Narmada river. The analysis of the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) has evoked a lot of controversy. Both the supporters and opponents of the SSP have used the cost-benefit analysis of the project as the main argument ... More

  9. Maintenance Scheduling of Railway Coaching Stock: A Case of Ahmedabad

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PROD0214 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case describes the maintenance requirements of various passenger trains terminating and originating at Ahmedabad. Based on these requirements, a maintenance schedule must be drawn up, keeping in mind the availability of maintenance facilities. ... More

  10. Spider's Web Trapeze or Tent Pegs: Networking for Developmental Alternatives

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0712TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This note describes what networks do and how we can think about these metaphorically. ... More

  11. Karnataka Engineering Company Limited

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Mathew, Dilip;

    Reference No: PROD0221 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This is a case about the primary decisions that were needed to be made in the nationwide distribution of scooters and mopeds manufactured at a plant in Karnataka. The manufacturer had to decide the states in which branches should be located, the best locations in each state, and what the ... More

  12. Iron Ore Distribution for Steel Authority of India Limited

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Shukla, P R; Tripathy, Arabinda; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0226 Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case is an application of linear programming with a transportation model structure. The objective is to arrive at an iron ore distribution plan between the sources of iron ore and the various steel plants of SAIL. Quality requirements in terms of satisfying the blast furnace specifications have also to ... More

  13. Marketing Air Coolers

    Authors: Ramachandran, K;

    Reference No: BP0231 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: Sheetal Air Cooler is an innovative product with high technical and aesthetic features introduced in the Indian market in the late eighties. The case narrates problems and dilemmas faced by the entrepreneur to the initial stages of the life of the enterprise in the context of marketing. Starting with a ... More

  14. Bus Body Tender Evaluation and Negotiation for NISRTC

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0232 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case focuses on spreadsheet application for evaluation of bus body building tenders. ... More

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