Reference No: MAR0492Pages: 23Published on: 28, July, 2017
Abstract: BigBasket.com had emerged as one of the major players in highly competitive Indian online grocery retailing market by employing inventory based model. On 22 March 2016, Big Basket had secured Series D funding worth USD 150 million from the United Arab Emirates-based Abraaj group for driving its future growth. A few days ... More
Reference No: CMA0819Pages: 10Published on: 31, March, 2017
Abstract: During 2016, Vishant Patel, the founder of Patidar Exports Private Limited (PEPL), an export firm for cotton and other products in Ahmedabad, was planning to export raw cotton to more countries, though he had already exported cotton to countries like China, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Vietnam. He found that Indonesia, Turkey and ... More
Reference No: BP0400Pages: 9Published on: 4, January, 2017
Abstract: The case talks about Hind Tea Pvt. Ltd (HTPL)-a small and medium enterprise (SME) in India that is 100% owned by Wadhwa family. HTPL procures processed tea from auctions and sells it to distributors under its own brand names. The case describes the journey of two brothers and how the ... More
Reference No: ECO0356Pages: 35Published on: 3, March, 2016
Abstract: The case describes how Togo was devastated by a combination of poor public policy and risk-averse foreign investors. The case provides a setting for the study of both Country Risk and Political Risk from the perspective of multilateral aid development financing agencies, foreign investors and citizens in a developing country ... More
Reference No: BP0389Pages: 16Published on: 28, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes the financial and non financial performance of Starbucks, a large organisation provided as on 2007. Howard Schultz, the promoter and chairman of the corporation is disturbed by the decline in the performance of Starbucks, especially the dilution of customer experience. He is required to analyse what happened and ... More
Reference No: BP0344Pages: 12Published on: 4, July, 2012
Abstract: The case deals with the issues in managing the growth of a family business engaged in retail and discount stores in Chennai. It highlights one of the strengths of family businesses, namely leveraging family resources into the business. The case also deals with issues of succession planning in family businesses. ... More
Reference No: F&A0483Pages: 7Published on: 26, March, 2010
Abstract: Electronic trading systems allow trades to be executed rapidly and efficiently, but also make it easy for traders to make errors by punching in the wrong numbers particularly while trading in a hurry. This case describes a large trading error at Mizuho Securities that cost the firm $335 million as well ... More
Reference No: BP0331Pages: 18Published on: 5, October, 2009
Abstract: This case discuses the process of unbundling and restructuring of Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB). The UPSEB had accumulated losses of Rs. 6500 crores by year 2000. The state government trifurcated UPSEB into three separate corporations, each handling generation, transmission and distribution of power. There was strong protest against the trifurcation ... More
Reference No: CFR0003Pages: 19Published on: 27, July, 2009
Abstract: Progressive Corporation has opened a chain of 40 rural retail stores spread in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Orissa. The chain has been created in a mother-daughter format. These stores sell consumer as well as agri-products. A hub-and-spoke distribution network has been ... More
Reference No: CFR0004Pages: 20Published on: 27, July, 2009
Abstract: The case looks at the decision options present before a new entrepreneur with regard to the unique concept of a non-vegetarian snack food. Opportunities exist in the market for B2B, retail, franchising, and licensing. However, the perishable nature of the product makes distribution and production difficult. The entrepreneur must ... More
Reference No: CFR0002Pages: 12Published on: 2, May, 2007
Abstract: The case deals with issues related to the implementation of category management practices faced by Girish Food Store located in Ahmedabad. The store was facing new challenges posed by competition as well as a change in consumer dynamics. In order to provide better services to consumers and manage different product ... More
Reference No: CFR0001Pages: 19Published on: 2, May, 2007
Abstract: This case discusses the possible entry strategy of Aakash Book Store into the Ahmedabad market. The chain store was operating in the state of Kerala. The owner of the chain, Aakash Shetty was evaluating a possible entry into the city, and he had studied the report presented by a group ... More
Reference No: BP0313(A)Pages: 4Published on: 22, May, 2006
Abstract: ITC Limited was the first large Indian transnational firm to undertake significant diversification and restructuring as part of its corporate strategy. The diversification strategy was designed by visionary leaders and professional managers from within. The strategy required to be supported by generating profits from low margin high volume traditional businesses ... More
Reference No: CMA0757Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: FFPL is a partnershio company floated by two groups which have complementary operations for fresh fruits marketing and processing. It perceive export opportunities for fruits to European and Middle East markets and hence approached on of the leadeip term-lending institutions for investment in fruit processing for this purpose. The case ... More
Reference No: OB0189(B)Pages: 1Published on: 4, September, 1996
Abstract: The case documents the process of negotiating the sale of a ship over five months. The case highlights the intricacies of international negotiation involving brokers, and straddling different countries, cultures, languages and time zones. ... More
