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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0025 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0133 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Deals with the Association stand that government policies are adversely affecting the growth of the industry. Statistical data on the industry's experience is given in the case, in light of which policies to be adopted to encourage the industry's growth can be recommended. ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0041 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More

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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0044 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Gives data from which the student is expected to develop a flexible budget. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0054 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case-cu-note describes the problems in the pricing of ethical drugs. Participants are expected to evaluate the practices used by large pharmaceutical companies in pricing their products. The differences in pricing practices of multinational, and large and small Indian companies are highlighted. How brand preference gives a company ... More

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Authors: Gandhi, V P;

Reference No: F&A0060 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: In the Indian subsidiary of a foreign concern, the collaboration agreement between the parent and the subsidiary is to continue for ten years. The longrange financial statements of the company are to be utilized for estimating the tax liabilities of the foreign holding and the Indian subsidiary companies. ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0079(B) Pages: 40 Published on: 1, January, 1967

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0028 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Pertains to productmix. Students are expected to apply the linear programming technique in finding out the optimum product mix. ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0121 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Deals with the Reserve Bank Governor's criticism of the inventory policy of public sector companies. Empirical evidence is provided in the case to verify the validity of the Governor's charge. Students are expected to prepare a reply to the Governor on this subject on behalf of a lending industry association. ... More

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Authors: Rao, N N Venkata; Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0065(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: To evolve an approach which can provide guidelines for planning the optimal product mix and the best utilization of the company's facilities. To familiarize students with the use of the linear programming technique as a tool for resource allocation in business planning. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0035 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0062(D) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This is the fourth case in the series, describing the inferences drawn and the recommendations put forward by the research agency to the client. Students are expected to play the role of the decision maker and use the information to arrive at specific decisions. The question of reliability and relevance ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C; Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0023 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about a production control situation??how best to utilize the limited number of specialized automatic machines for production of (7 to 10) components of about twelve different designs of a single monopoly product having a limited number of customers but with a slowly growing demand. The machines are being ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0131 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case calls for the formulation of a comprehensive approach to demand forecasting, both short- and long-term, in the construction sector of interest to the company. ... More

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