Cases A-Z

Powertel Case Study

24This multi-media case study brings live interviews with managers and engineers who worked on the Powertel case study project. Learn about cell phones, cell site erection, and wireless technologies.

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Rail Inspection Systems

68Due to the unique climate and rail conditions in southern India, existing automated rail inspection systems cannot effectively inspect Indian rails. For this reason the largest rail provider in India funded IIT Madras to develop a high speed inspection trolley. In working to meet demands, the project had to remain flexible in design goals and focused in their adherence to quality inspection. Working to develop an inspection system requires extensive survey of current systems and knowledge of the physics behind ultrasonic technology. Inspection systems have to be tailored for rail type in use, railway burden, operating temperatures, safety standards, and the budget available.

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Solar Power from Rural India

58The Gandhi Rural Rehabilitation Centre, a multi-purpose center in rural India that provides employment for physically and mentally challenged individuals living in surrounding villages. Daily activities include weaving, tailoring, and embroidery, among others. The center’s power grid is unstable and experiences daily power outages, which can last for hours at a time. In an attempt to remedy this, National Institute of Technology, Trichy and Auburn University partnered together to bring solar power to the GRRC to provide a more stable and environmentally-friendly source of power.

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STS-51 L Case Study

17The historical details leading to Challenger accident (from 1971 to 1986) are brought alive using textual materials, photos, and videos.

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Superstar Case Study

13Analyze multiple R&D projects using the spreadsheet based Business/Project analysis tool and make decision on which of the 15 projects will be funded.

Learning Goals

  1. Discuss how companies make choice among multiple projects due to limited resources and the need to prioritize among them
  2. Understand the relationship between company wide critical success factors, their relative importance, and how these are used in prioritizing among projects
  3. Analyze multiple R&D projects using the Business/Project analysis tool
  4. Communicate recommendations, negotiate with others, and come up with final list of prioritized projects that best ensure business success

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