The case describes the history of Bata (Pakistan) together with relevant information on major competitors in Pakistan’s footwear industry. Bata started as a vertically integrated manufacturer and soon dominated the industry.
The death of the inspirational leader and one of the founding entrepreneurs has created an ownership and management control crisis at Fashions and Fads, which has been run essentially on the basis of trust between the ...
This case deals with developing a pricing strategy for an industrial product. Various pricing options are available. These are considered in the light of many factors including market structure and level of competition, ...
The case relates the background of Excel Engineering and its interdependence with Adil Enterprises and the tractor industry. The case describes the spurt in growth of Excel Engineering and provides a variety of options to ...
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH & RC) was conceived in 1985 by Mr. Imran Khan, the Pakistani cricketing hero, soon after his mother’s death due to cancer. With extraordinary dedication ...
Nirala, the country’s leading traditional sweetmeats producer was faced with a continuing problem with its sales force compensation system. The young owner-manager was keen to improve the system and implement a simpler, ...
Dr Abdul Tawwab, the co-founder and project director of the Rising Sun School, a non-governmental organisation, dedicated to serving mentally retarded children was faced with the challenge of raising a substantial amount ...
This case examines the challenges faced by Fountain House School for Schizophrenic Patients which is located in Lahore. Fountain House was a project of the Lahore Mental Health Association (LMHA), an NGO formed in 1962, ...
The case presents Service Industries Limited as a manufacturer and exporter of medium quality footwear. It includes an overview of Service's background, import products and markets in 1985, and the company's financial ...
Written in a conversational form, this note introduces interest rates and its key determinants. Issues explained include the concept of 'equilibrium' interest rate as a result of a functioning market mechanism, demand and ...
The Production Manager of Lahore Cycle Industry began an assessment of whether the company should make seat lugs, a bicycle part, or buy them from outside suppliers. He would have to schedule the production runs or the ...
Wassey Omar was intimated by the Rolex Watch Co of Switzerland, in March 1993, to develop an innovative dobb y used in weaving looms in developing countries. For this, he needed monetary support. Whether he should seek the ...
The case describes the dilemma faced by Khawaja Hassan, CEO of Sudhaar regarding the departure of his Project Manager for the second time in two years. He is now faced with solving two problems: to find an immediate ...