The nominations we received for the Celerity 40-Under-40 and 30-Under-30 this year were high on innovative quotient. Showcasing their winning streaks in their extensive submission forms, affirmed jury members’ confidence that the next generation of supply chain in the country is truly BEST IN CLASS, exhibiting all the prerequisites of exceptional supply chain leaders of the future. In this part, we reveal the innovative might of the 40-under-40 Celerity Supply Chain Award Winners. These winners are in no particular order.
THE SELECTION WAS BASED ON METICULOUSLY CRAFTED AND DEVELOPED GRADING SYSTEM
The responses of each nominee were graded based on their career growth, innovations implemented, projects done and their impact on their organization. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Grand Jury members who painstakingly evaluated each entry and then deliberated on their decisions.
40-UNDER-40 SUPPLY CHAIN SUPER ACHIEVERS
Sarthak Prakash, Senior Commodity Manager, GE Gas Power, General Electric:
As the Regional Program Manager for GE‘s world class supply chain career accelerator program, I have had the unique opportunity to lead and coach high potential OMLP associates deputed across GE’s sites in India. Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) is designed for the development of entry-level talent hired from premier institutions and produce leaders capable of meeting the supply chain challenges facing GE. OMLP is a two-year program that allows members to build leadership and functional skills through challenging rotational assignments and world-class training. Through these job assignments and training, program members are involved in GE’s strategic initiatives, including the company-wide drive for Lean Six Sigma.
The current batches of OMLPs are working across the aviation, grid, healthcare, power, and renewable energy sites in India, across areas such as shop operations, process engineering, lean manufacturing, sourcing, materials management, environmental health and safety, and quality management. They are most often at the forefront of driving innovative breakthroughs as well as continuous improvement initiatives at their respective assignments, solving the challenges that matter most to GE businesses and to GE customers.
Mayur Chhabra, Head –Warehousing, Distribution & Operational sourcing, Field Fresh Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Del Monte)
Organized trade servicing had been an area of interest since my stint with Nestle way back in 2008. At Del Monte, we had been struggling with our Fill Rates & OTIFs and as a result, not only we were losing revenues but also were not gaining any confidence from any e-commerce/modern trade chains. Therefore I identified organized retail recalibration as a Project & started working on it, deep diving and getting into thick of the things, wherein following actions were initiated and as a result today we are standing tall as an organization with most of the e-commerce/ modern trade partners.
Moved away from Indirect (distributor mode) supplies to Direct DC supplies, thereby not only saving on distributor margins but also having complete clarity over order book
Initiated scientific norms for each distribution Centre & thereafter started Reservation of SKUs basis Pareto analysis, A.B.C Classification
Watertight process for monitoring on time supplies & adherence of bay bookings
Customer collaboration – Initiated meetings with customers wherein SCM / Sales represented the organization jointly, thereby leaving no scope for any ambiguities.
As on date, our organized retail business is poised to generate double digit revenue growths for us, furthermore our OTIF scores had improved month on month, enabling us to gain market share especially during current pandemic wherein only the organizations with capabilities to ensure continuous supplies had an edge over the competition.
Mohit Nawany, Director, ASL Logistics Pvt Ltd. (Nawany Group)
Cement being a dusty commodity, it becomes difficult to track the print on the bag. Hence, we started tagging cement lots with colored flags, the color depending on the batch of the product. A simple but effective method helped us to maintain FIFO without much effort. Being a fan of Formula One racing, my pitstop strategy was implemented by us at our workshop for preventive maintenance of vehicles on longer routes. This ensured minimum down time and also enhanced the life of our vehicles.
Our innovative debagging solution of cutting a bag of 50 kgs cement and loading in bulker tanks was an absolute game changer for our clients who cater to Mumbai market from leads over 500 kms. These services were provided at a railhead and has helped our client companies to establish their presence in the largest demand centre of the country. We adopted cloud-based software back in 2014 when it was relatively unheard of for SMEs. This allowed us to operate with minimum paper records and also gave us easy access to relevant data at anytime from anywhere.
To play to our business strength in the construction as well as logistics industry, I am currently leading our group’s expansion into setting up an integrated logistics park in the Bhiwandi region under the MIDC policy. Phase 1 is proposed development of 1 million sq. ft. grade A warehousing. Incorporating forward and backward integration has given me deep insights into the functioning of the industry, thereby enabling me to understand processes and problems better. Developing new markets for brands has helped me in fostering deep relationships with these companies and made us synonymous with bulk cement supply.
Charish Puri, Assistant General Manager, Ashok Leyland Ltd.
In automotive industry, aftermarket supply chain plays a stellar role to ensure maximum uptime of vehicles, for which spare parts availability at service network is the vital differentiator. Driven by the objective to improve availability of spare parts with channel parts, new project was initiated to transform aftermarket supply chain and move from “forecast based system” to “consumption-based system” by implementing "Theory of Constraints" and named as SPARKFlow.
Scope of this project covers parts complexity of nearly 100,000 SKUs, 600 supplier partners, 600 customers, entire product range covering BS I to BS VI parts, warehouse management and transportation. Entire process was automated from “order generation at customer end” to “schedule release at supplier end”.
Prior to SPARKFlow, owing to poor forecast accuracy, the warehouses and the channel partners held huge dead stocks, accompanied by loss of sales due to unavailability of moving stocks. The channel partners held smaller range of spares and this impacted timely availability of parts for vehicle repair. In SPARKFlow, we worked on network designing, stocking norms, allocation & buffer management algorithm to improve availability. Tagging suppliers to the nearest warehouse, establishing inventory norms at every warehouse and channel partner outlet and automatic consumption-based ordering helped in streamlining the supply chain and preventing the creation of dead stocks. Through a revamped network of 4 warehouses, we achieved replenishment time of 10 days throughout the network. Despite sales getting doubled over the past 3 years, channel inventory reduced by 25 days.
In years’ time, we achieved on-ground results with reduction of stock across supply chain framework from 42% to 15%, accompanied by reduction in warehouse stocks from 55 days to 20 days. This covers more than 35000 SKUs for service against legacy of 15000 SKUs (130% increase). Increasing range of parts covered under SPARKFlow is reducing the number of vehicle off road cases, thereby preventing the risk of production interruptions for emergency orders.
Dr Abhijit Singh, Executive Director, Indian Ports Association (IPA)
Bureaucracy inherently carries creative inertia for any change – big or small. Weberian bureaucracy is best suited to perform routine work and not to think outside the box. Innovation and bureaucracy are supposedly mutually exclusive. Growing inequalities pose a huge challenge to the change-resistant and status-quo bureaucracy. This reflects that policymaking, especially in the developing country like India, urgently needs innovation. However, bureaucracy is ill-equipped to usher in big reforms and innovate due to various reasons ranging from structural issues, vested interests of various elite stakeholders, absence of lateral entries from industry, negligible association with academia, improper framework and so on. Innovation in policymaking has not been much focused on in India. Policymaking as an exercise exhibits incrementalism. However, big changes happen now and then, which are termed as policy innovations.
In capacity of Executive Director at Indian Ports Association(IPA), an apex body of Major Ports under the administrative control of Ministry of Shipping, the role of a change agent, he is acting as a catalyst to push innovative ideas and usher in reforms into the heart of top-level in the government. He is closely involved in the policy decision-making process to bring sectoral reforms by making ports as drivers of economic change, saving logistic cost & time, easing port congestion, enhancing employability, capacity building and modernizing of ports. He is also regarded as an ambassador for Indian maritime sector, representing IPA, Major Ports of India and Ministry of Shipping at a various national and international forum like ASSOCHAM, FICCI, UN-IMO, BIMSTEC, SASEC etc. He has made many noteworthy contributions in matters and professional work pertaining to MoS particularly for PSC, Parliament questions, Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), various Committees on maritime reforms, Prime Minister Office directions, Ministry of Commerce initiatives, NITI Aayog reforms and various allied Indian government agencies queries. He was instrumental in drafting Maritime Indian Vision Document-2030 consisting of revolutionary ideas and innovative approaches to transforming maritime India. He encouraged innovation in the sector by providing intellectual contributions to the Entrepreneurship Development Program for coastal community and framed concept on Sagarmala Startup and Innovation Initiative (S2I2) for flagship programs like the multi-billion dollar Sagarmala program. He also outlined innovative measures, in line with UNIMO Sustainable Development Goals, for Corporate Social Responsibility guidelines of Major Ports with a potential direct and indirect impact on 7.65 Billion lives of coastal community and environment. He continuously tries to strive and identify the key areas for change strategies and opportunities that might impact the Indian maritime sector growth, by providing innovative ideas, input to final and key decisions. He is regarded as ‘Youth Icon’ and followed by approx. 10 lakh direct-indirect maritime professionals’ in various social media platforms.
Ashish Bhatnagar, Senior Manager, Procurement, Nestle India
I am an Agri Business professional with hands on experience in handling huge volumes of commodities trade and procurement for Brands like Maggi, Cerelac and Aashirvaad. I was instrumental in designing and initiating new models of procurement for grains at Nestle, which led to strategic advantage in sourcing. In addition, I was the RM procurement lead for Organic launch of Nestle Nutrition, which was one of the first launches of its kind for the organization, wherein, our team was instrumental in charting out the sourcing strategy and network from scratch for organic raw materials. At Nestle, I have also led my team in the initiatives like Responsible sourcing, e-invoicing proactively and contributed beyond my immediate sphere of influence.
I was Procurement lead for SAP implementation Project at ITC and helped in development of new tools including optimizer for Wheat Business. An optimizer is a tool, which recommends best cost buying source for each of the factories considering supply, price, quality and other constraints. I was also a part of team, which identified and implemented railway incentive schemes across the locations providing saving of 10% to 30% in incremental freight cost. This gave direct competitive advantage vs competitors in both trade as well as sourcing.
At Raymond, we implemented FMS (Freight Management System) successfully, which helped ease operations and optimized costs. Levers of FMS are:
End to End Visibility – Visibility across supply chain partners, including suppliers, contract manufacturers, transportation carriers, third-party logistics, distributors, and dealers
Real-time Tracking – through collaborative & real time information sharing
Early warning alerts and exception management – to resolve supply chain disruptions before they disrupt the business
Predictive and prescriptive decision-support – using predictive and prescriptive analytics
Cost Optimization Ensured - In deciding Full Truck Load (FTL) or Part Truck Load (PTL) will be economical
Speed or Cost – In comparing and finalizing the most economical or fastest LSP
Optimize Route – In deciding a smart route after considering all practical constraints across all Supply Chain Partners
Optimize Space – In optimizing the space by maximizing the truck fill rate, prescribing the right mix of items that needs to be picked for optimum truck fill rate
Autonomous decision making and control – to take the robot out of the human and boost productivity & self-correcting supply chain with decision making and machine learning.
Prachi Misra, Senior Director, Refinitiv Ltd
NCR had to work in collaboration with Strategic Partner Trizma to create Centre of Excellence at a low-cost location - Serbia. NCR's Customer Care Centre (CCC) was distributed across 135 locations. There was not a unified process that could support all the staff, and customers across mentioned locations. Our key objective was to consolidate the Customer Care Centre in one location to improve quality and consistency. Procurement, Services Organization and Strategic Partner Trizma worked as a team for establishment of Centre of Excellence. This project was one of the two finalists at CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain) Awards.
The CoE creation key objectives were to:
Support NCR's services portfolio across 160 countries with employees who could speak 17 languages
Introduce a scalable services model, where the CoE can support NCR's end retail, and financial customers that contribute to $6 billion in revenue per year
Bring together all supporting functions - service operations and service desks, intelligent dispatch team (logistic coordinators, parts planning, dispatch teams) to reduce machine downtime and to improve customer experience
Facilitate knowledge sharing between all CoE team members and retain regional knowledge in relevant regions
Introduce new market trends (Robotics/Omnichannel Strategies), and scale if the pilot proved successful
Redesign processes to deliver consistent and exceptional customer experience.
The CoE saved business significant amount of money over five years and became strongly integrated in the company culture so that NCR could maintain its low-cost operations, while delivering high value services to external and internal customers.
I have worked on multiple projects with my team, which were based on process optimization as per business requirements (resolution of customer issues in B2C environment) and improved profitability. At Snapdeal, while analyzing customer complaints for Order Fulfilment process, we found that there were complaints in two major buckets – wrong product delivery and quality issues in delivered items. When we did Root Cause Analysis of these issues in Fulfilment Center operations, we found that multiple touchpoints in Order Fulfilment Lifecycle were not synchronized and quality check of the product was missing at outbound before packaging. Work line balancing from order fulfilment required alignment to avoid interim bottlenecks. We carried out time motion study & VA-NVA Analysis to remove redundant steps from order fulfilment process.
To avoid working on multiple screens for order processing, we redesigned inhouse WMS UI. We analyzed count of scans and clicks for order processing and optimized as per inputs from the operator. Packaging table was re-designed considering packaging operator’s ergonomics and packaging tools required by the operator for overall productivity improvement (Items packed per hour). In addition, we planned for arranging packaging SKUs on the newly designed packaging table at one-hand reach of the operator. Outbound processing area layout was re-designed across all fulfilment centres. For quality check at outbound (prior to packaging of product in secondary container), system driven outbound QC with proper reason tagging was designed in WMS screen. These inputs helped in refining and strengthening our inbound QC.
In addition, we tried to optimize on packaging and delivery cost by managing ship-together for items of same order with proper system-based packaging recommendation (basis volumetric dimensions of the product and standardization of packaging SKUs). This information was captured in WMS screen during packaging process. We were able to bring considerable reduction in Wrong Product Delivery and improvement in manpower productivity. We achieved increased packaging compliance (packaging box suggested vs used), which helped in reduction of cost per delivered shipment. Ergonomically designed packaging table was implemented in Fulfilment Center operations of Ajio and B2B e-commerce.
Pradeep Ahuja, Head – Copra Procurement, Marico Ltd.
Innovations in Procurement space can be of varied types – process automation, redefining current procurement models, experimenting & introducing novel sourcing models, continuously innovating ways for strengthening SRM, enhancing productivity, etc. Two such key initiatives that we did in our domain:
Process Automation – We pioneered work of automating Copra making process (currently 100% manual & solar energy depended across global geographies) and developed pilot automated machine, reducing labor need & conversion time. Team worked around multiple challenges like replicating manual skills into machine motion, developing commercially viable rugged design leading to an automated solution. In shorts, an efficient drying mechanism enabled a scalable model.
Novel Sourcing Model – Basis need identification of small farmers in remote locations, we launched Mobile Collection Centres (CC) based upon farm gate buying/ collection concept. This eliminates constraint/need of the farmer bringing material to our collection centres and also enables a deeper Penetration for us in remote geographies, enhancing sourcing capability & supply assurance.
When I was working on a pilot project ‘abrogation of the process of reserving merchandise by channels for future demand’, there were myriad challenges along the way. This included: Analysis of demand correctly: The first step was to analyze the available inventory and checked the cut sizes of an article if any and we observed that ~55% of the available articles were in cut sizes. These stocks were lying in respective bins. If we merge the inventory, then the cut sizes would drop to ~35% and that would help in further movement of inventory to the channels. Also, if we bring the articles under single umbrella, then the remaining cut size articles could be replenished to any channel as per the actual sale. Alignment with the stakeholders: Secondly, Channels’ Business Heads were not interested to let go their reserved stocks as that would have meant the sale loss of their channel (in case a demand came in the near future). So, alignment with the Channels’ Business Heads became important for me to make this project a success.
To overcome the challenge, I aligned with Brand Heads (they do the buying in the organization) first and showed them the analysis and convinced them on the serviceability to the channels. Invariably, channels were bound to get benefited if we unreserved the inventory, which Channel heads were reluctant to accept. After aligning with the brand heads, I gathered much weight behind me to re-discuss with channels heads and showed them, this time, they all agreed, though reluctantly.
With the success of this project, now everyone is convinced to abrogate after a month into the season and allocate/replenish the inventory, basis sales & there won’t be any reservation of stocks for any channels. This will also help in reducing the inventory level at the company level by min ~10%. We buy stocks for Rs250 crore and this will help in saving Rs25 crore.
Gaurav Bhatia, Associate Director, Cipla
Myself with the support of my team & cross-functional teams like IT, QA & RA had developed “IMPACT online” Report. This report has the following advantages:
Seamlessly connected with the SAP ERP (single source of truth across Organization- Business to Production to logistics)
It gives end to end visibility of each stage to all cross-functions & most importantly to the business team.
It applies multiple checks & balance on availability of manufacturing records (BMR/ BPR) & Regulatory approvals – Gives an alert if not already done.
Procurement Report gives date of material availability for the last available material. Hence, you know when the last material is available so as to accordingly plan the production
Last but not the least, Back calculates basis ETDs and highlights the risks in achieving OTIF, with Red, Black, Yellow, Green colors status and defining the status for the same. Orders & respective actions can then be prioritized basis the above status, with complete end to end visibility available in front of supply chain. It helped to bring “ARV” in the entire supply chain organization: A - Agility | R – Reliability / Resilience | V - Visibility / Velocity
In short, companies can become trusted business partner by building a best-in class, customer focused, innovative, technology and data driven supply chain - built on the pillars of Agility, Reliability, Resilience and Velocity.
Ravi Shankar, Category Head – Demand & Supply Planning, Nestle India Ltd.
Raw Material Specification Harmonization and Unique Raw Material Optimization: During a regular LEAN VSD exercise, we realized we had multiple specifications of a particular raw material being used in our factory for almost similar use. Now all these materials required a separate inventory planning, safety stock management, quality control, financial traceability, vendor development / management and many at times also contributed to wastage due to higher MOQs. Hence impact on cost and administrative control was remarkably HIGH.
Along with R&D and the business team, we undertook an extensive exercise across the value chain to understand the process need of these multiple specifications and also the consumer perception and consumer value proposition for this complexity. The perception feedback was obviously on the lower side. We then undertook process modification to eliminate almost 60% of the multiple specifications of this particular raw material with zero impact on product sensorial and value offering. This has resulted into a much LEANER, SIMPLIFIED and EFFICIENT value chain.
As the sourcing and partner management leader for the company’s global location, I must successfully handle global sourcing of raw materials, commodities, with the right techno-commercial approach. Our mantra was “Cost Reduction not by just Negotiations but Value propositions”.
Working on the in-house developed ADMIRE supply chain model (Analytics & Intelligence, Digital, Modular, Integrated, Rapid & Expandable) we conceptualized, visualized, and implemented strategies. Encouragement for practicing unconstrained thinking and leveraging expertise, technology & innovation in complex global business environment with disruptions & risk mitigation, helped us with handling the unique opportunity to lead sourcing for different locations in this Covid-19 crisis. The global supply chain is likely changed forever, and it will not be temporary. All the countries have different challenges for logistics and compliance. In this tough time, we had managed smooth operations with 100% OTD for all our business locations located in India, Brazil and Italy.
We focused on below to achieve our set goals in this Covid crisis:
Clear forecast of business requirements: All the value chains have faced some sort of disruption and many countries have imposed lockdown and implemented government policies for operation. To develop a supply chain disruption response plan, a clear forecast of the parts and materials required for the business must be developed after studying the situation and using multi-scenario analysis.
Alternative supplier: Seek alternate channels for supply to diversify your current supply portfolio with the same quality. Supplier development on fast track and quality monitoring done virtually.
Inventory: Inventory is a crucial factor to run the plant smoothly. Re-evaluating and re-designing the KABAN & Just-In-Time inventory replenishment programs, helped to improve our production and reduce our overall inventory, while Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Consignment stock helped to optimize the inventory.
Choose the level of disruption to mitigate it: Resolve the supply chain disruptions before they disrupt the larger supply network. Analyze the contractual or reputation consequences from failing to meet production requirements.
The past months have been extremely hard to tackle the situation on global scale without impacting the value chain. We have ensured that the show must go without disruption, by quickly evolving and adapting.
Mohit Agarwal, Manager-NPI/LCM Projects, Johnson and Johnson Pvt. Ltd.
In healthcare most innovations come after Clinical/R&D Trials. We realized through an R&D feedback that faster sterilization cycle is available for one of our suture product known as Reel. As per given instructions, for effective sterilization, surgeon needs to sterilize Reel sutures in an autoclave at 116 degree for 30 mins. This method takes some time to effectively sterilize suture.
I led this project to reduce sterilization lead time significantly so that doctors/ surgeons can utilize this product quickly and unmet need can be met. A cross-functional team was formed, comprising R&D, quality assurance, regulatory, design quality engineer and sterilization SME. R&D has analyzed multiple autoclave cycles and finalized parameters post validations. Required Approvals were taken.
The new sterilization parameters are: sterilization at 121 degree centigrade for 15 Minutes and 134 Degree Centigrade for 03 Minutes, depending on available Autoclave machines in hospitals.
Through this project, we have slashed sterilization lead time substantially from 30 min to 03 min, that is 90% reduction in lead time, which can save many lives during emergency procedures and this project was executed considering J&J Credo in mind.
We learnt that who seeks to change the status quo must continue seeking each other out, challenging each other, and learning from each other as well as we need to change our thinking as new problems cannot be solved by cautiously applying same thinking. We also learnt the importance of customer centric products that product should meet customer requirements.
As we were looking at redesigning the supply chain, we had multiple challenges of resources, change management and ensuring that during transitioning we didn’t drop the ball. We formed smaller teams within SCM Team who were empowered and responsible to drive each initiative so that we have dedicated focus. We had driven a dedicated program to engage our supply partners both on new initiatives as well as continuous improvements front. Lot of new metrics were identified to continuously review the progress of initiatives and impact on business deliverables.
Below are some of the key initiatives which were implemented across supply chain in line with organization purpose of accelerating R&D for customers and resulting in positive feedback from business team. We are well poised for high growth with better transparency and integration in SCM deliverables:
Technological Adaption
Implementation of RPA in PR to PO Process
Digitization of critical update activities
Centralized Database for all BU & Category Spend
Responsiveness
Alternate Vendor Development Program
Improvement in order processing in collaboration with supply partners
Differential shift operations in Supply Chain
SPOC Concept
Process Improvements
Supplier relationship management
Techno-Commercial Resources hiring
Regular Training on functional aspects through CUP (Competency Upgradation Program)
Safety & Sustainability
AEO T2 Certification
Adherence to PSCI & GDPR Guidelines
Monthly Safety training on SCM Related topics
Nirlay Sheth, Head – Logistics & Customer Service, Marico Ltd.
During year 2018, we observed significant attrition in sales distributor system with distributors not being able to operate efficiently due to higher cost of operations in Metro cities, we identified opportunity to Disrupt GTM and help sales system stabilize distribution through launch of ‘Direct to retailer’ program.
Impact on self: This project offered huge learnings on sales operations and ground realities/challenges. It also gave me huge insights into modern day supply chain disruption opportunities.
Impact on team: This was huge positive learning for team as well and it became first of its kind implementation in the industry.
Impact on the organization: It was huge positive for the organization, which helped stabilize distribution in those places as well as kept the organization ahead of the industry in implementing such disruptive GTM initiatives. Some of these markets have shown significant growth post implementation of this project.
Outcome: This project was rolled out for 8 distributors across three cities and distributor attrition was NIL for all the locations with stable business for all the locations including improvement in sales KPIs. Organization is looking at expanding the program.
Samrat Ghosh, Supply Chain Head, Welspun Global Brands Ltd.
At Knex Inc., which was a technology start up, there was a unique challenge in the supply chain of the poultry business, which dealt with predicting the growth of the chicken in the poultry farm, without touching or manually weighing the chicken. This was an out of the box innovation where we developed an IOT device, with a 3D camera and depth sensing capabilities and other circuit boards, which helped capture terabytes of images and weights. By using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques we were successful in training the engine whereby just looking at the images it could estimate the weight of the sample of chickens and using various forecasting techniques, predict the weight of the chicken during the time of harvest. In a span of 6 months, from an ideation to prototype to final product, the IOT device, app and the software was delivered, the results of which was 95% accurate. This was a completely unexplored territory, but we embraced the challenge and delivered on the same.
Ashish Joshi, Global Supply Chain Director - B2B/B2B2C ecommerce, Unilever
THE Design to Distribute program started in 2015 as a simple concept of reducing empty spaces from the product’s primary packaging to improve its density. Higher density products need less space on the trucks and in warehouses, thereby improving their transportation and storage efficiency. However, the program expanded beyond logistics efficiency into a wider cross-functional initiative, delivering savings in packaging material and manufacturing cost. E.g., we identified that the logistics cost of a strip of our shampoo sachets was higher than the overall shampoo category’s logistics cost. Reducing the width of the sachet by 2 mm led to significant reduction in material & logistics cost and unlocked 15% production capacity. Our cross-functional project team delivered large savings for Hindustan Unilever (HUL) in 2 years across multiple product categories. I took this project global in 2017 & 2018 in my Global Logistics Director role and delivered further savings for Unilever.
APR Rao Abhishek, Group Director, Sales & Marketing, Varuna Group
I am extremely honored to be receiving such an important award (40 under 40 award by Celerity). I am earnestly grateful for the recognition that I have received for my work because I am very sure that every other nominee for this award was as capable if not more, of winning this award. Being nominated in this contest has been the best experience in my career and I feel enormously proud to belong and contribute to something in this great event.
I have faced several challenges on my way here, but each one of them has only strengthened me to make me the person I am today. Winning this award would not have been possible without the inspiration, which I have received from my seniors and my colleagues, for whom I have the deepest respect, and from whom I have derived the strength to challenge myself and perform better at each stage.
Your mind is your first enemy, if you challenge it, you can challenge others. Your Prize should state your purpose the reason you are in business. This award will always be dear to me. It will always be a reminder of the hard work that I have put into the projects so far. Moreover, this award will always motivate me to achieve more & more success in the future.
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