Reference No: CMA0775Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case identifies some issues related to the functions of finance in rural development. The case seeks to answer three questions: Why the functions of finance arise? How rural households in India have met their credit needs since 1951? What objections financial institutions have in meeting the financial needs of rural ... More
Reference No: CMA0767Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: Modernization of paddy processing is important for higher efficiency. The case posts a problem of choosing one of the stages for a given amount of investment. It provides information to resolve this problem in the context of spread of HYVs in new areas and more enabling macro policy environment for ... More
Reference No: CMHS0015Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case addresses the concerns of a hospital in providing medical care to its patients - both inpatients and outpatients. These concerns have become very serious of late, since the costs for providing quality health care has been increasing in recent few years. Critical success factors for the hospital's performance ... More
Reference No: BP0248Pages: 5Published on: 4, February, 1998
Abstract: Novelty Bread narrates the success story of a bread manufacturing company belonging to a diversified group of medium sized family business. It can be used to illustrate the role of innovation in various aspects of business. The choice of the product mix itself is innovative. While the market leader, Modern ... More
Reference No: PROD0240Pages: 14Published on: 13, February, 1998
Abstract: The plant manager is concerned about the impact of increasing product variety, on the manufacturing operations, and consequently the competitiveness of the plant. The case describes the operations of a paint manufacturing facility. The objective of the case is to show how process analysis can be used to evaluate the ... More
Reference No: OB0191Pages: 24Published on: 27, March, 1998
Abstract: Asoka Spintex, formerly known as Asoka Mill Ltd., was set up in 1920, not doing well. Most of textile mills in the country were not doing well in the 1980s owing to rising costs, competition from powerlooms, and heavy demand recession. To meet this situation, the company decided to upgrade the ... More
Reference No: IMG0014Pages: 7Published on: 20, April, 1998
Abstract: Based on real life experience, the case highlights the rising and falling fortunes of a small company, consequent on the change in the economic environment. It also highlights how stable joint venture relationships can change overnight with opening up to markets and Liberalization of a Protected economy. ... More
Reference No: BP0294Pages: 29Published on: 1, May, 1998
Abstract: The vision of Airfreight Limited (AFL) was to be an acknowledged leader in providing world class "Integrated Logistics Solutions" (ILS). The company was a family business involving clearing and forwarding, dating from 1867. AFL came formally into existence in 1945. In 1979, a tie-up with DHL Worldwide Express permitted AFL to introduce in ... More
Reference No: PROD0241(C)Pages: 5Published on: 13, May, 1998
Abstract: This case focuses on the optimal service level and buffer stock determination for a lubricant manufacturer, faced with a competitive market, at an intermediate stage in the supply chain. ... More
Reference No: MAR0314Pages: 8Published on: 24, June, 1998
Abstract: This case focuses on the after sales service (experience) that a customer of a luxury car received. The implication on customer perceived costs and system for source improvements are discussed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0316Pages: 13Published on: 25, June, 1998
Abstract: This case supplements the case "Security Belt Limited" (MAR0315). It highlights one decision area, namely communication, to be targeted at organizations segmented by attitude and usage behaviour. ... More
Reference No: MAR0315Pages: 23Published on: 25, June, 1998
Abstract: The case relates to the problem of a small entrepreneur who wants to capture and exploit a large latent market of safety devices for fall protection. The acceptability of these products has been confined to a few organizations with a positive orientation towards safety. The problems facing the company are ... More
Reference No: MAR0312(A)Pages: 9Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector, announced by the government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc (USA) (LPI) was one of numerous multinational companies, which flocked to India. They entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More
Reference No: MAR0312(B)Pages: 13Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector announced by the Government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc, (USA) (LPL) was one of numerous multinational companies who flocked to India. LPL entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More
Reference No: MAR0317(B)Pages: 13Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: The Marketing manager of A-One was faced with the task of developing a marketing plan for Gluco-One for the next and subsequent years based on the information provided in the case. A-One Starch Products Limited, established in the 1930s, was a leading manufacturer of starch and its derivatives in India. ... More
