Reference No: QM0223Pages: 13Published 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
Reference No: PSG0059TECPages: 12Published 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
Reference No: QM0229Pages: 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
Reference No: ECO0327TECPages: 10Published 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
Reference No: CISG0002TECPages: 10Published 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
Reference No: PROD0216Pages: 14Published 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
Reference No: PROD0223Pages: 3Published 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
Reference No: ECO0325Pages: 15Published 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
Reference No: PROD0214Pages: 19Published 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
Reference No: PROD0221Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: QM0226Pages: 22Published 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
Reference No: BP0231Pages: 7Published 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