Reference No: PROD0222Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Gunny bags are used for packing of cement. Non-availability of gunny bags may result in building up of cement stock and ultimately affect the operation of the cement plant. Supplies over a long distance, as also other losses, affect the availability of gunny bags. The case describes such a situation ... 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: CISG0015Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case traces the growth from inception of a software company over a period of one decade. It outlines the company's strategy in developing an export market and provides some insight into the types of software development projects undertaken by the company. Some of the current management practices of the ... More
Reference No: PSG0062TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note outlines the need for evaluation in development programme the different approaches, the components techniques and uses for evaluation. ... More
Reference No: ECO0333TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case is focussed on a sugar mill project, to be promoted under the cooperative sector, for development of the rural sector. It contains realistic data for understanding project formulation, plus examining project feasibility and financial viability. ... More
Reference No: QM0235Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This case provides data on manufacturing process, raw material availability, management and organization, as well as project costs. It is meant to be used as an exercise in project appraisal. ... More
Reference No: ECO0331TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The note discusses various smoothing methods of forecasting, including single and double moving averaging methods, single and double exponential smoothing methods plus Holt's and Winter's methods. Further, it illustrates the application of each of these methods through monthly time series data on the rupee-dollar exchange rate for the period January 1980 ... More
Reference No: CMA0713Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case deals with assessing the potential for promoting institutional credit for farm inputs distribution business of M/s B K Agrochemicals in Palanpur taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat State. For this purpose three factors are to be analysed. These are : (a) inputs market environment, (b) loan appraisal and ... More
Reference No: QM0233Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case presents the commercial activities related to the sale of tobacco in multiple locations of the same agency. The documents used and data generated are presented to facilitate computerization. The case focus on system analysis (and issues related to computerization). Adequate operational details of the Tobacco Board are presented. ... More
Reference No: PROD0225EXPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This exercise focuses on the different technological choices available for handling coal from a mine to a washery nearby. The four choices are: (a) Rail; (b) Belt Conveyor; (c) Road; and (d) Aerial Ropeway. Data is provided for cost benefit analysis. ... More
Reference No: PSG0065TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note describes the concept of MOUs conditions for their effectiveness, origin of the concept, different kinds of MOUs and their format, the mechanisms of monitoring MOUs and the lessons for meaningful application of MOU concept. It briefly describes the experiences in some countries and discusses the reasons for the ... More