Reference No: PROD0215Pages: 38 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the maintenance organization, maintenance facilities, and maintenance requirements of passenger trains coming to Bombay Central. The objective of this case is to help understand the complexities of a maintenance setup operating under dynamic arrival of jobs for maintenance. ... More
Reference No: PROD0222Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Gunny bags are used for packing of cement. Non-availability of gunny bags may result in building up of cement stock and ultimately affect the operation of the cement plant. Supplies over a long distance, as also other losses, affect the availability of gunny bags. The case describes such a situation ... 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
Reference No: MAR0300Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This Case reviews the distribution system of the pharmaceutical company over various years. There have been at least four changes in the distribution system, as a response to environmental, marketing and cost considerations. The case further focuses on the recent change in distribution system where a new link is added ... More
Reference No: QM0225Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case enumerates the various forms of concessions given to students. The aim of the case is to develop a methodology to calculate the subsidy payment due to Vidyarthi Transport Corporation from the government. The use of a spreadsheet like LOTUS 1-2-3 can be demonstrated in this case. ... More
Reference No: CISG0004Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This Case focuses on the choice for system upgradation at the Secunderabad Passenger Reservation System. This is set in the context of increasing demand in the Secunderabad PRS, due to growth in Secunderabad based reservations and networking with other centres. Secunderabad based reservations would go up not only because of ... More
Reference No: QM0231Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case is about the operating information systems of the Indian Railways in which there is a choice to be made about the configuration of the entire system. While at the central level, there will be a single node at Delhi and at the field level there will be nodes ... More
Reference No: ECO0329Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The case is based on a project report prepared for the development of the Bhotia tribals (ST) of a rural place in Almora district, U.P. The project involves setting up of a unit, which will procure Rabbits and breed them for wool and make shawls for selling. The principle ... More
Reference No: PROD0218Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case focuses on the implication of the Central Sales Tax on the transportation cost of the bus chassis from the factory as well as for body building. ... More
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: 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: BP0227Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The company had initiated a night orderly officer system when the company started to supplement the night security system. For many years the practice continued even after a full-fledged security system was established. The personnel manager wants to review the system. ... More