We’ve built a flexible supply chain where our supplier base is diversified and alternative...
At most companies, the supply chain is shrouded in mystery, despite its importance to every group within the organization. Buyers charged with ordering parts have imperfect information, approaches, and tools, often resulting in shortages, excess inventory, and...
We work on throughput efficiency a lot
We’ve seen many instances of pharma companies quickly retooling manufacturing to start producing products that are in high demand. This ability to repurpose capacity provides a model for business agility going forward. End-to-end visibility across production and...
We keep benchmarking within the network and exploring opportunities
The connected fulfilment network should be deployed along with an agile road map to enable quick testing and learning of different node types that include capabilities in various locations rather than the traditional approach that initiates only...
Information technology seamlessly integrates and drives our robust SCM practices
Responsiveness is what drives continuous innovation in products and continuous change in the ways we organise businesses and serve customers. Even within supply chains that emphasise responsiveness, there are segments of those supply chains that should focus...
Prioritising value creation over price management will be the key for winners
In an environment of accelerating change — in which long-term partnerships and joint ventures must be built on mutual trust, in which employees must be committed to provide superior service and drive ongoing innovation, in which customers...
Revised processes have become critical and we are making them part of our regular...
OEMs and suppliers from all tiers are rethinking the supply chain model, from sourcing of raw materials to production of finished products to delivery of finished goods and everything in between. A proactive approach is critical, especially...
The big box logistics model has benefitted us significantly across verticals
Pepperfry has enhanced consumer experience manifold by building curated home furniture and décor marketplace, ensuring highest levels of quality control and providing a robust post-transaction experience through last-mile delivery and installation services. Satish Chandra Mishra, AVP and...
Increasing adoption of advanced technologies are expected to drive market growth
The focus of the supply chain management function has shifted to advanced planning processes, such as analytical demand planning or integrated sales and operations planning (S&OP), which have become established business processes in many companies, while operational...
Resource optimisation has always been IOLCP’s key focus area
In today’s technology-driven world, by standardising resource management processes, companies can improve visibility and control, which in turn can lead to significant benefits for their business. As companies manage a network of projects, they must be able...
Technological innovation + industry expertise is essential to achieve supply chain optimisation
Supply chain is a prime area for innovation in the apparel industry. By optimising efficiency, visibility and responsiveness when things don’t go as planned, businesses can drive customer acquisition and loyalty in a fiercely competitive marketplace. While...