Reference No: PROD0019Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with standardization of steel bar stock inventory in a company. Requires students to compute order quantities and machine times for determining optimum inventory policies. ... More
Reference No: PROD0013(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager is thinking of dropping a product because of growing price competition. The production controller and the secretary feel that the product is not profitable and requires too much time. The plant is running below capacity. ... More
Reference No: CMA0042Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The owner of Pandya Farms was wondering whether he should expand the production of hybrid maize seed in view of the state government entering the business. He was also worried by the attitude of the political workers regarding the pricing of hybrid maize seed as they did not differentiate in ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More
Reference No: QM0013Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with whether a trial order of 250 wending machines should be accepted. In resolving this problem, it is necessary to compute the contributions per machine and the tooling costs involved, and work out the conditions under which it will be profitable to accept the trial order as there is some ... More
Reference No: F&A0067Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This case is concerned with the problem of inventory valuation and pricing in a joint and by products situation. Students are required to decide the minimum selling price for each of the four products and the basis for inventory valuation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0031Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A lift irrigation plant owner is facing problems in supplying water to consumers. He evaluates the different alternatives in order to find out the best solution. ... More
Reference No: PROD0017(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Describes assembly?line balancing of the entire electrical assembly. The student is asked to establish and balance the line, considering desired output and various company constraints. ... More
Reference No: CMA0123Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case deals with a situation where marketing society is responsible for supply of the necessary inputs for making an agricultural programme successful. The case tends to present problems which relate to the relationships in terms of target setting, supply and financing between the marketing society and the block agencies.
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Reference No: OB0001(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More
Reference No: CMA0088Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organizations viz. processing. The specific aspect dealt within this case is utilization of plant machinery. The example of a village unit is quoted where plant machinery was not used efficiently. The alternatives for avoiding such a situation ... More
