Arpan Khurdelia

This paper focuses on the exploring the SRM Maturity level across Indian Manufacturing Sector. This research captures information and analyzes that so as to come up with a model that will help organizations assess their current level of supplier relations. The results from the model can then be used as a basis of implementing future actions for organizations to improve supplier relationships and gain competitive advantage

This study tries to unfold the problems causing low fill-rates for the FMCG products in Modern Trade (MT) in India. Low-Fill rates in MT are a big concern for most FMCGs not only because they contribute to lost sales but also because it allows consumers to switch to competitor's products. The research is primarily exploratory in nature.The paper then focusses on overcoming these challenges. Different frameworks for streamlining order management process, Collaborative planning, Forecast &… Show more

This study tries to unfold the problems causing low fill-rates for the FMCG products in Modern Trade (MT) in India. Low-Fill rates in MT are a big concern for most FMCGs not only because they contribute to lost sales but also because it allows consumers to switch to competitor's products. The research is primarily exploratory in nature.The paper then focusses on overcoming these challenges. Different frameworks for streamlining order management process, Collaborative planning, Forecast & Replenishment, redesigning distribution and transportation strategies are suggested to tackle the issue. The results of this study will have managerial and practical implications which are discussed Show less

In today’s fast paced business environment, superior logistics performance is a prerequisite to become and stay competitive. An effective logistics system contributes immensely to the achievements of the business and marketing objectives of a firm. Thus any effort to optimize the logistics makes the supply chain more efficient and responsive. The challenges for midsize FMCG Company are immense, due to availability of limited resources which are to be
used to cater to the intense… Show more

In today’s fast paced business environment, superior logistics performance is a prerequisite to become and stay competitive. An effective logistics system contributes immensely to the achievements of the business and marketing objectives of a firm. Thus any effort to optimize the logistics makes the supply chain more efficient and responsive. The challenges for midsize FMCG Company are immense, due to availability of limited resources which are to be
used to cater to the intense distribution network.

Designing a system to reduce this cost gives an edge to the company in this competitive scenario. This paper analyses the cost of distributing freight by truck from a supplier to many customers and suggests measures to bring down the outbound logistics cost by improving truck utilization to cater to demand of PAN India. Show less