Reference No: CMA0071Pages: 15Published on: 31, December, 1966
Abstract: The case refers to the managerial considerations like cost-benefit ratio, incremental cost, incremental revenue and profitability through the use of different types of chilling equipment by a dairying organisation. The decision-maker has to compare the performance of different equipments for given sets of conditions with a view to choose the ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More
Reference No: PROD0045(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes a large maintenance depot of a transport organization and the maintenance schedules followed by the depot with respect to their fleet of buses. It also describes the detailed operations. Because of the restricted time available for the maintenance, the depot manager has to devise a method of ... More
Reference No: ECO0121Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: ECO0065(D)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Modern Cable Company (C), dealing with the problem of incorporating the market limitation on various products of the company into the linear programming model set up earlier. ... More
Reference No: F&A0023Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case not only involves appraisal of the problems of accounts receivables financing by a commercial bank but also leads up to a discussion of the determinants of a sound policy for discounting accounts receivables. ... More
Reference No: PROD0034TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note explains four advanced applications of PERT networks: 1) scheduling with limited resources, 2) time? cost trade?offs, 3) network cost control systems, and 4) statistical approach in PERT scheduling. The existing rules and procedures for their use have been illustrated by examples. ... More
Reference No: ECO0131Pages: 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
Reference No: ECO0153TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note offers a fairly comprehensive and descriptive account of the industrial recession through which Indian industry passed during 1966-88. The main industries whose experience is included in the note are engineering, chemical, raw materials and finished products. The note was used as part of the analysis relating to economic ... More
Reference No: PROD0042TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This note describes the line of balance technology in detail. A number of figures and charts are included to make the technique very clear. ... More
Reference No: ECO0139Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The purpose of the case is to evaluate critically the methodology, assumptions and data used by IEMA in framing longrange demand estimates for electric motors in India. Students are expected to suggest an alternative approach if IEMA's forecast is inadequate. ... More
Reference No: F&A0074Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of measurement of departmental performance in an integrated steel foundry, and raises questions on transfer pricing practices. In the class, questions on transfer pricing policy and the mode of departmental performance evaluation are raised. The question whether decentralization should at all be adopted is ... More
Reference No: PROD0051(A)Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Discusses the major technological developments accomplished over a period of ten years. Technological problems have been highlighted in particular. In the process of doing its own development work, the company had to face on the one hand many a financial and growth problem, and on the other, further product?development ... More
Reference No: ECO0129Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by nonbanking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... More