Reference No: PROD0216Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the reservation process for Gujarat Mail at the Ahmedabad railway station. Data is provided on the demand pattern for reservations and related transactions. An appropriate queuing system will have to be designed to ensure reasonable service levels to the customer. The possible impact of computerization would also ... More
Reference No: BP0230Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The case discusses introduction of a new concept in air-cooling, a technologically innovative product, in the place of conventional air coolers. The entrepreneur is faced with three options of technology with various levels of capital investment requirements in the small scale sector, and other implications on the organization in terms ... More
Reference No: PROD0223Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Coal is an important consumable for cement manufacture. As a result many cement manufacturers build up a huge stock of coal to avoid any stoppage of work and to face any uncertainty of supply of coal. The case describes such a situation and requires decision on inventory policy of coal ... More
Reference No: CISG0004Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This Case focuses on the choice for system upgradation at the Secunderabad Passenger Reservation System. This is set in the context of increasing demand in the Secunderabad PRS, due to growth in Secunderabad based reservations and networking with other centres. Secunderabad based reservations would go up not only because of ... More
Reference No: PROD0214Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the maintenance requirements of various passenger trains terminating and originating at Ahmedabad. Based on these requirements, a maintenance schedule must be drawn up, keeping in mind the availability of maintenance facilities. ... More
Reference No: QM0226Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case is an application of linear programming with a transportation model structure. The objective is to arrive at an iron ore distribution plan between the sources of iron ore and the various steel plants of SAIL. Quality requirements in terms of satisfying the blast furnace specifications have also to ... More
Reference No: PROD0221Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This is a case about the primary decisions that were needed to be made in the nationwide distribution of scooters and mopeds manufactured at a plant in Karnataka. The manufacturer had to decide the states in which branches should be located, the best locations in each state, and what the ... More
Reference No: ECO0329Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The case is based on a project report prepared for the development of the Bhotia tribals (ST) of a rural place in Almora district, U.P. The project involves setting up of a unit, which will procure Rabbits and breed them for wool and make shawls for selling. The principle ... More
Reference No: MAR0300Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This Case reviews the distribution system of the pharmaceutical company over various years. There have been at least four changes in the distribution system, as a response to environmental, marketing and cost considerations. The case further focuses on the recent change in distribution system where a new link is added ... More
Reference No: QM0224Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes how the fueling plan of buses can affect the fuel expenditure, since the prices of fuel differ in various locations. The objective of this case is to pick up fuel at the cheapest points, ensuring that there is enough fuel to travel from one fueling point to ... More
Reference No: PROD0219Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This is a case in which the mode choice (a suitable combination of road/rail/water) for movement of iron ore to a sponge iron plant needs to be decided upon. This mode choice would also influence the finished material movement. In fact, since the market demand is more than ... More
Reference No: QM0231Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case is about the operating information systems of the Indian Railways in which there is a choice to be made about the configuration of the entire system. While at the central level, there will be a single node at Delhi and at the field level there will be nodes ... More
Reference No: QM0222Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the crew scheduling process for freight trains at a crew change point in Vadodara division. The various labour related constraints are given. The objective of this case discussion is to develop an information system, possibly a decision support system, to aid in the crew scheduling decision. ... More
Reference No: PROD0217Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The case of the scooter manufacturer Yamanote India Limited deals with a logistical decision that has arisen primarily from commercial realities. In this instance, it is the issue of the octroi tax that goods have to pay when entering certain city limits. The case considers the secondary transport of the ... More
