Reference No: MAR0444Pages: 10Published on: 28, February, 2014
Abstract: DigiMedia, the focal point of the case, attempted at becoming Ahmedabad's first out-of-home based advertising media to monetize the travel time of the people availing Ahmedabad's Municipal buses for their day to day travel. This case talks about the inception of the concept, the potential difficulties faced by the firm ... More
Reference No: PROD0297Pages: 19Published on: 15, February, 2014
Abstract: In this case we describe the gradual transformation of India's largest private sector steel manufacturer Tata Steel that enabled it to win the coveted Deming Prize for quality. The case discusses how the company is able to maintain a relentless focus on meeting the customers' needs, sustain a culture for ... More
Reference No: MAR0442Pages: 13Published on: 14, February, 2014
Abstract: The case is about journey of Getit Infoservices Pvt. Ltd which has been pioneer in Yellow Pages industry in India. With the emergence of internet and voice in directional media, Getit has to deal with new competitors who have challenged its leading player status. The role of the salesforce becomes ... More
Reference No: QM0269Pages: 11Published on: 14, February, 2014
Abstract: The market share of Chartered Cabs is affected by new entrants in Ahmedabad. In addition, their operational costs are soaring due to excessive dry run costs. Due to immense competition, Chartered needs to focus on high service quality delivery and also minimize its operational costs. This case will allow the ... More
Reference No: QM0268Pages: 24Published on: 14, February, 2014
Abstract: This is the first implementation of Revenue Management System in a major international hotel chain in India. The case describes the history of development, corporate story of overdrive for profit, system integration issues. It describes two components of a revenue management system, forecasting and optimization. It also raises several questions ... More
Reference No: PROD0296Pages: 12Published on: 10, February, 2014
Abstract: To reduce congestion at the ports, Inland Container Depots (ICDs) facilitates intermediate handling, storage, and delivery of containers from the customer premises to the container terminals and vice versa. The design of an ICD such as the location of the functional areas such as bonded and debonded warehouse, railway siding, ... More
Reference No: QM0267Pages: 2Published on: 3, February, 2014
Abstract: This case has been designed to introduce students to basic concepts and definitions of probability theory such as sample space, probabilities, probability of unions, independence, conditional probability etc. The objective of the case is to examine a newspaper article with the lens of probability. While one gets introduced to these ... More
Reference No: RJMC0031Pages: 10Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: Dr. F. S. Umarigar, Principal of Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Vallabh Vidyanagar is facing the challenge of responding to the change of status of the college, from that of Grant-in-Aid to a college with autonomous status. This significant change is contemplated as a part of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme Phase ... More
Reference No: F&A0513Pages: 11Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: The financial crisis of 2007-08 originated in indiscriminate lending by housing finance companies to borrowers who were in no position to pay back the amount borrowed. The delinquencies arose when the EMIs went up due to rising interest rate and the price of homes declined. Variable rate of interest often ... More
Reference No: BP0366Pages: 10Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: Exchanges are designed to be default tolerant. They function in a manner whereby, the exchange is counter-party to all transactions. As a result, a transaction is always consummated even if either the buyer or the seller fails to honour his commitment. This is ensured through a system of margining that ... More
Reference No: RJMC0030Pages: 39Published on: 2, January, 2014
Abstract: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Vidyamandir (KDAV) is located in the township of Reliance refinery in Jamnagar. The school has classes from preschool to grade XII with more than 3000 children and 198 teachers. The case describes process of change as conceived and implemented during five year tenure of Mr. Sundaram as principal of ... More
Reference No: F&A0512Pages: 23Published on: 2, January, 2014
Abstract: This case describes the use of securitization by Microfinance institutions. Even though securitization with tranching received a bad name during the financial crisis it can be used to relax financial constraints for Microfinance institutions which provide loans to the poor. The case elaborates how IFMR Trust Pioneer II facilitates a ... More
Reference No: RJMC0028Pages: 19Published on: 23, December, 2013
Abstract: The Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow is preparing to face two challenges: maintaining the educational purpose of transforming students into down-to-earth managers and lifelong champions of the institute, and attracting and retaining good faculty. The case illustrates the institutional processes that a school which is part of a chain ... More
Reference No: BP0350Pages: 8Published on: 21, December, 2013
Abstract: The case deals with sovereignty and issues related to doing business in a foreign land. It highlights aspects of taking political risk for granted and factoring in or not factoring in the legal environment, which includes the rule of law and independence of judiciary, in a particular jurisdiction. The case ... More
