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- March 1998 (Revised October 2015)
- Case
Hamptonshire Express
By: V. G. Narayanan and Ananth Raman
Presents a series of problems that face a newspaper publisher, including inventory level, effort level, subsidy for unsold inventory, and commission for sales. Each problem is accompanied by one or more spreadsheets. Students must make various operational decisions.
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Keywords:
Marketing Channels;
Motivation and Incentives;
Performance;
Operations;
Problems and Challenges;
Decision Making;
Sales;
Demand and Consumers;
Media and Broadcasting Industry;
Publishing Industry;
United States
Narayanan, V. G., and Ananth Raman. "Hamptonshire Express." Harvard Business School Case 698-053, March 1998. (Revised October 2015.)
- Article
Configuring a Supply Chain to Reduce the Cost of Demand Uncertainty
By: A. Raman, M. Fisher, J. Hammond and W. Obermeyer
Raman, A., M. Fisher, J. Hammond, and W. Obermeyer. "Configuring a Supply Chain to Reduce the Cost of Demand Uncertainty." Production and Operations Management 6, no. 3 (Fall 1997): 211–225.
- July 1997
- Teaching Note
Coordination: An Overview TN
By: Ananth Raman
Teaching Note for (9-696-001).
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- May 1997
- Teaching Note
Apparel Exports and the Indian Economy TN
By: Ananth Raman
Teaching Note for (9-696-065).
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- May 1997
- Teaching Note
Module Overview: Coordinating and Managing Supply Chains: Matching Supply and Demand TN
By: Ananth Raman
Prepares students to configure operating and distribution systems to provide product (or service) supply to match customer demand. Begins by introducing students to the supply-demand mismatch problem, documenting its significance in many companies, and suggesting ways...
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- May 1997
- Teaching Note
Tale of Two Electronic Components Distributors TN
By: Ananth Raman and Bharat P. Rao
Teaching Note for (9-697-064).
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- April 1997
- Teaching Note
Northco (A) TN
By: Ananth Raman and Kim Bowon
Teaching Note for (9-697-017).
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- February 1997 (Revised November 2007)
- Case
Tale of Two Electronic Components Distributors
By: Ananth Raman and Bharat P. Rao
Discusses the role of distribution intermediaries in the electronic components industry, and describes operations at two of these distributors. Serves as a vehicle to discuss the functions provided by distributors in the channel. Also lets students understand the...
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Keywords:
Growth and Development Strategy;
Distribution Channels;
Consolidation;
Internet;
Distribution Industry;
Electronics Industry
Raman, Ananth, and Bharat P. Rao. "Tale of Two Electronic Components Distributors." Harvard Business School Case 697-064, February 1997. (Revised November 2007.)
- October 1996 (Revised April 1997)
- Case
Northco (A)
By: Ananth Raman and Bowon Kim
A small school-uniform manufacturer wrestles with seasonal demand. The company is saddled with excess inventory when it is bought by a leveraged buyout firm. Students are required to identify ways to analyze and solve the problem.
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Keywords:
Demand and Consumers;
Leveraged Buyouts;
Supply Chain Management;
Corporate Finance;
Manufacturing Industry;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
United States
Raman, Ananth, and Bowon Kim. "Northco (A)." Harvard Business School Case 697-017, October 1996. (Revised April 1997.)
- January 1996
- Article
Reducing the Cost of Demand Uncertainty through Accurate Response to Early Sales
By: A. Raman and M. Fisher
Raman, A., and M. Fisher. "Reducing the Cost of Demand Uncertainty through Accurate Response to Early Sales." Operations Research 44, no. 4 (January 1996): 87–99.
- October 1995 (Revised April 1997)
- Case
Apparel Exports and the Indian Economy
By: Ananth Raman
Indian apparel exports are enjoying considerable success in the international markets. However, the future is uncertain owing to impending technological, regulatory, and market changes. This case explores the long lead times for sourcing apparel from India and provides...
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Keywords:
Working Capital;
Supply Chain Management;
Supply and Industry;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
India
Raman, Ananth. "Apparel Exports and the Indian Economy." Harvard Business School Case 696-065, October 1995. (Revised April 1997.)
- October 1995
- Background Note
Coordination: An Overview
By: Ananth Raman
Designed to accompany Module II of the first-year required course on Technology and Operations Management. Particularly useful in conjunction with Corning Glass Works: Erwin Automotive Plant, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc., Johnson Controls, Automotive...
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Raman, Ananth. "Coordination: An Overview." Harvard Business School Background Note 696-001, October 1995.
- July 1995 (Revised August 1999)
- Teaching Note
Dore-Dore TN
By: Janice H. Hammond and Ananth Raman
Teaching Note for (9-692-028).
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- July 1995
- Teaching Note
Sport Obermeyer, Ltd. TN
By: Janice H. Hammond and Ananth Raman
Teaching Note for (9-695-022).
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Hammond, Janice H., and Ananth Raman. "Sport Obermeyer, Ltd. TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 696-012, July 1995.
- January 1995
- Article
Analysis of Distribution Strategies in the Industrial Paper and Plastics Industry
By: A. Raman, M. Cohen, N. Agrawal and V. Agrawal
Raman, A., M. Cohen, N. Agrawal, and V. Agrawal. "Analysis of Distribution Strategies in the Industrial Paper and Plastics Industry." Operations Research 43, no. 1 (January 1995): 6–19.
- October 1994 (Revised August 2006)
- Case
Sport Obermeyer Ltd.
By: Janice H. Hammond and Ananth Raman
The case describes operations at a skiwear design and merchandising company and its supply partner. Introduces production planning for short-life-cycle products with uncertain demand and allows students to analyze a reduced version of the company's production planning...
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Keywords:
Product;
Supply Chain;
Demand and Consumers;
Production;
Planning;
Globalized Markets and Industries;
Forecasting and Prediction;
Industry Growth;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
Sports Industry;
United States;
Hong Kong
Hammond, Janice H., and Ananth Raman. "Sport Obermeyer Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 695-022, October 1994. (Revised August 2006.)
- May–June 1994
- Article
Making Supply Meet Demand in an Uncertain World
By: M. Fisher, J. Hammond, W. Obermeyer and A. Raman
Keywords:
Supply and Industry
Fisher, M., J. Hammond, W. Obermeyer, and A. Raman. "Making Supply Meet Demand in an Uncertain World." Harvard Business Review 72, no. 3 (May–June 1994): 83–92.
- February 1994
- Article
Accurate Response: The Key to Profiting from Quick Response
By: A. Raman, M. Fisher, J. Hammond and W. Obermeyer
Keywords:
Profit
Raman, A., M. Fisher, J. Hammond, and W. Obermeyer. "Accurate Response: The Key to Profiting from Quick Response." Bobbin (February 1994).
- Other Unpublished Work
A Technique to Estimate Retail Demand and Lost Sales
By: A. Raman and Giulio Zotteri