Case Study-1 BOLAN TEXTILE MILLS • • • • •
Established in early 70’s. Pak-Iran Joint Venture. Political Unrest & Insurgency. Soviet Union, India & Hostile regime. Employment Purpose.
Geographical Importance
Geographical Importance Baleli
Geographical Importance
Khuzdar
Geographical Importance Tabriz
Quetta
Statistic Report • Departments of – – – –
Spinning Weaving Processing Auxiliary Units
• 50,000 Spindles • 1,100 Looms • 80,000 Meters/day
The Plant Started Production in 1980 but was closed in 1983.
Reasons • Arrangement of raw material. • Cost of Production. • Quality & width of Cloth. • Smuggling from Japan, Hong Kong etc. • Public Sector Project
Terrible End of BTM • • • • •
Closed in 1883. Salaries are given till 2005. 1st Oct 2005 sold at 128 million. Government Funds wasted. Unemployment raised.
Case Study-2 MARIABAD-A STUDY IN HUMAN INGEUITY
• Hazaras Migration in 18th & 19th centuries • Trade & Commerce as Occupation. • 3 Pillars – Fruit farming – Coal – Trade
Iranian Products at Quetta • • • • • • •
Hosiery Readymade Garments Carpets Electrical goods Gas heaters Plastic Confectionary
Situation at Mariabad • • • • • • •
Demand Trade experience Small scale business in 90’s Acquired Skills Iranian designs Cheep & Quality Product Provided Livelihood
Q: What were the strategic dimensions of the environment effecting the Bolan Textile Mills? • Afghanistan War • Expected Baloch Rebellion • Cost Price in manufacturing • Raw Product Problem • Trend of Purchasing foreigner products • Smuggling
Q: What flaws in the strategic planning of BTM have you noticed? • Selection of wrong industry at wrong place • Unnecessary employment • Need of Skilled People • Lack of Interest by Government • NO Reevaluation while loss • Payment to employees without work
Q: While addressing the problem of BTM, What lesson could be drawn from Mariabad? • Consumers needs should always kept in mind • Product Price should be suitable at Market level • Quality of Product should be maintained • Complete analysis, research & efforts are required before investment.
Q: In your Opinion, What could have been the options available regarding the future of BTM? • Supplying fruits & preserving it for export. • Preparing Marmalade & Juices. • Coal Production • Crockery • But all other than textile.
Q: Which option do you recommended? Give reasons. • Helping Local to Spread the same business they are already having.
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