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: 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: 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: 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: QM0225Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case enumerates the various forms of concessions given to students. The aim of the case is to develop a methodology to calculate the subsidy payment due to Vidyarthi Transport Corporation from the government. The use of a spreadsheet like LOTUS 1-2-3 can be demonstrated in this case. ... More
Reference No: CISG0002TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Learning is a very general term encompassing a wide variety of activities and is, hence difficult to define. It has commonly been regarded as the process of assimilating knowledge leading to increased understanding, summarization of experience, or any process which helps improve performance over time. Machine learning is an area ... 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
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: 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: QM0223Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the running of passenger trains within the Vadodara division for which the crew needs to be organized. Since passenger trains are scheduled services, crew schedules can be developed in advance and are called as crew links. Various decisions can be evaluated like impact of various rest restrictions ... More
Reference No: PROD0224Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case focuses on the issue of set up regional warehouse to provide distribution for depots in the Northern Region of a consumer products company. Data is available on the costs and benefits of analysing this decision, a specially from the point of inventory held in the pipeline and depots. ... More
Reference No: PROD0215Pages: 38 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the maintenance organization, maintenance facilities, and maintenance requirements of passenger trains coming to Bombay Central. The objective of this case is to help understand the complexities of a maintenance setup operating under dynamic arrival of jobs for maintenance. ... More
Reference No: QM0229Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case illustrates a second level application of a spreadsheet. The context is manpower planning in a road transport undertaking. ... More
Reference No: ECO0327TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The note discusses: (a) various income concepts such as GNP, GDP, National Income, Private Income, Personal Income, and Personal Disposable Income, and highlights their differences as well as differences between real and nominal incomes; (b) various economic units and circular flow of income among them; (c) various approaches to the ... More
