Reference No: MAR0086Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding the locations of warehouses for the distribution of chemical fertilizers in Gujarat for a large company having 500,000 tonnes capacity. Specifically, the major questions are how many stocks points to use, in what broad geographical areas, exact locations for the depots, inventory levels ... More
Reference No: F&A0201Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: An owner- manager of a small business wants financial statements prepared as his firm grows from an auto service and repair workshop into a dealership. The case focuses on the information required to prepare financial statements. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0068(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Reviews events in Indian Railways from February to June 1974. It raises some structural and process issues in the industrial relations system in Indian Railways. The role of the government as an employer is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0068(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Reviews events in Indian Railways from February to June 1974. It raises some structural and process issues in the industrial relations system in Indian Railways. The role of the government as an employer is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: ECO0201Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case discusses the factors responsible for the losses suffered by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation. It discusses the different tariff rates and tariff structures available in the road transport industry. It poses some alternatives before the corporation for achieving its objectives. ... More
Reference No: BP0061(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This is a follow-up of the caseThe Hindu (AR) (BP0061). Case (B) may be given during class discussion on The Hindu (AR), say after thirty or forty minutes. The class discussion on Case (B) could focus on the evaluation of strategy of The Hindu. ... More
Reference No: F&A0261TECPages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More
Reference No: BP0061(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The single-centre publication strategy of The Hindu is posing problems in light of competition from multi-centre publications, local loyalties, regional differences, and transportation problems. The Hindus strategy raises some short-, medium- and long-term issues in light of scarcity of newsprint and increasing costs. ... More
Reference No: F&A0262Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More
Reference No: CMA0336Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case outlines a system of production, market arrivals, storage capacity, milling capacity, consumption requirements in Sri Lanka. After reviewing the present position, some assumptions were required to be made on the following aspects: 1) adequacy of the existing storage milling capacity, 2) utilization of excess capacities if available, 3) optimum transport pattern ... More
Reference No: QM0113TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the simulation of queuing systems and its importance in different areas such as ships requiring unloading facilities at ports, aircraft awaiting a clear runway in order to take off, etc. It also briefly discusses the three methods?experimentation with the real system, analytical methods, and simulation?available for ... More
