Contents

Part I: Theory and Technique for Solving Case Studies
Part II: Case Studies, Discussions about the Solutions and Case Studies for Exercises for Self Study
Part 111: Case Studies, Hints about the Solutions and Case Studies for Exercise for Self Study
Part IV: Numerical Problems
Part V: Case Studies for Classroom
Part VI: Case Studies for Syndicate Work

The case study method is an important tool for teaching management, which blends classroom training with actual practice. The text provides conceptual inputs and offers several case studies covering the entire gamut of the study of Materials Management/Supply Chain Management. There is an acute shortage of case studies in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management with a focus on the Indian situation. This book, part of a series on case study solutions, attempts to plug this gap.

The unique features of this book are:
• It deals with the theoretical background of case studies and provides a general technique of solving case studies.
• Flow diagrams for understanding step-by-step technique for solving case studies.
• It provides a large number of case studies set in Indian conditions along with suggested solutions.
• It contains numerical problems that are vital for students of Materials Management.
• A number of case studies have been drawn from question papers of management schools and universities across the country.
• A chapter dealing with classroom/syndicate work, report writing and advantages of solving case studies.
• Several new case studies have been added to widen the scope of the section.

A serious attempt has been made to cover all facets of Materials Management theory/Supply Chain Management theory through these case studies. This book would be useful to students of MBA/PGDM; practicing managers would also find it useful.