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In today's interconnected world, Supply Chain Management is the cornerstone of efficient operations across industries. This dynamic discipline facilitates the seamless flow of goods, services, and information, transcending boundaries to meet consumer needs.
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🔗 Customer-Centric Approach
💰 Cost Efficiency
🏆 Competitive Edge
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Episode 30 - The Hidden World of Packaging: How FMCG Companies Make ₹1000 Crore Decisions
Packaging looks simple. Packaging sourcing is anything but.Every FMCG product we pick up from a shelf has a complex packaging ecosystem behind it.From material selection and supplier qualification to cost, quality, manufacturing compatibility, sustainability and supply risk, packaging decisions can have a significant impact on the economics and success of a product.For Episode 30 of All About Supply Chain I sit down with Mr Vishal Poojara, an experienced procurement and supply chain professional, close friend, former colleague and someone whose structured approach to solving complex problems I have always admired.In this conversation, we go behind the scenes of Packaging Sourcing and Procurement in FMCG.In this episode, we discuss:00:21 - Guest Introduction 00:55 - Why has packaging become one of the most strategic functions in FMCG?05:28 - What actually happens behind the scenes when a company decides to launch or redesign a package?10:50 - Sustainability is everywhere today. What is real and what is just marketing?19:04 - How is AI going to change packaging sourcing over the next five years?27:00 - Looking back at your career, what lessons have had the biggest impact?Some questions we explore:• How strategic is packaging procurement compared with other procurement categories?• What actually happens between the idea for a new package and the final product reaching the shelf?• Can companies really balance cost reduction with sustainability and innovation?• What does the future of packaging sourcing look like with AI and increasing sustainability requirements?• What lessons can young procurement and supply chain professionals take from the evolution of this function?This episode is for anyone working in or interested in:Supply Chain | Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | FMCG | Packaging | Manufacturing | Sustainability | Supplier Management | AI in ProcurementAbout All About Supply ChainAll About Supply Chain is a platform where I speak with professionals across the supply chain ecosystem to understand how the industry actually works, the challenges professionals face, and how technology, sustainability and changing business models are reshaping the function.The conversations cover:• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing• Supply/Demand Planning• Logistics & Transportation• Manufacturing• Sustainability• Technology & AI• Supply Chain Strategy• Careers in Supply ChainIf you work in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, logistics or any related field, subscribe to the channel for more conversations like this.🔔 Subscribe to All About Supply ChainConnect with meLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kanwalmaninderIf you found this conversation useful, like the video, share it with someone working in procurement or supply chain, and subscribe to All About Supply Chain.#SupplyChain #Procurement #Packaging #PackagingSourcing #StrategicSourcing #FMCG #SustainablePackaging #AllAboutSupplyChainWhat is packaging procurement in FMCG?How does packaging sourcing work in FMCG companies?How do FMCG companies source packaging materials?How do companies reduce packaging costs?How do procurement teams select packaging suppliers?How can companies make packaging more sustainable?How is AI changing procurement and sourcing?What is the future of procurement in FMCG?
16 Aug 2026
Episode 29 - How AI is Transforming Logistics in India | Real Use Cases, AI Agents & Optimization
In Episode 29 of All About Supply Chain, we explore one of the most talked-about topics in the industry today:How can AI be practically applied in logistics operations?While everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence, very few organizations have figured out how to use it effectively to solve real-world logistics problems.In this conversation, we discuss practical applications of AI across transportation, route optimization, fleet management, warehouse operations, network planning, workforce challenges, and customer experience.Whether you are a supply chain professional, logistics manager, student, startup founder, or business leader, this episode will help you separate AI hype from AI reality.Key Topics Covered✅ Route Optimization and Milk Runs✅ Predictive Modelling in Logistics✅ Data Management for AI Applications✅ Freight Optimization & Network Planning✅ APIs and AI Agents Explained✅ Reducing Miss Sorts and Operational Errors✅ Four Pillars of Fleet Operations✅ Better Truck Utilization✅ Reducing Empty Miles✅ Intelligent Carrier Selection✅ Change Management for AI Adoption✅ Reducing RTO% Using AI✅ Why SMEs Are Slow to Adopt AI✅ Integrating AI with Existing Systems✅ AI Model Training Without Enterprise Data✅ How Students and Professionals Should Learn AITimestamps00:28 - Guest Introduction01:22 - Real Use Cases of AI in Logistics05:08 - Data Management for AI Applications07:48 - Freight Optimization & Network Planning13:43 - AI Agents Explained16:28 - Four Pillars of Fleet Operations19:05 - Change Management & AI Adoption22:25 - Reducing RTO% Through AI23:50 - Why SMEs Are Slow to Adopt AI32:30 - AI Integration with Existing Systems36:35 - AI Model Training Without Enterprise Data38:00 - AI Hype vs Practical Logistics Applications42:20 - How Professionals Should Learn AIWho Should Watch?Supply Chain ProfessionalsLogistics LeadersProcurement TeamsOperations ManagersStartup FoundersMBA StudentsEngineering StudentsAnyone interested in the future of Supply Chain and Logistics🎙️ Subscribe to All About Supply Chain for practical conversations with industry leaders.Watch More Episodes https://youtu.be/k9btTL981aIhttps://youtu.be/B5Ixulw2tJMhttps://youtu.be/fzELsbXrExQhttps://youtu.be/u9JnxxG2P_wFollow All About Supply ChainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutsupplychainpodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Z9bJZn0Qh6zqwjP2RzId7?si=JjgV7SqtQjykLLFzzXpcfwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-supply-chain-by-maninder-singh/id1766086108#SupplyChain #Logistics #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #LogisticsManagement #SupplyChainManagement #FleetManagement #RouteOptimization #WarehouseManagement #DigitalTransformation #IndiaLogistics #AllAboutSupplyChain
16 May 2026
Episode 28 - Why Your Distribution Strategy Fails: Beyond the MBA Textbooks
In this episode of "All About Supply Chain," we dive deep into the "hardest part" of the supply chain: Distribution in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, often referred to as Bharat.Our guest, Tushar—an IIT and IIM alumnus with a background in giants like Indian Oil and CEAT, and the founder of His Vitals—shares his journey of scaling an EV startup 3-5x by building a network of over 350 dealers from scratch. This conversation moves beyond generic theory to explore the unspoken "psychographic" and economic realities of ground-level distribution that you won't find in textbooks.Timestamps02:05 → Definition - Distribution & Supply Chain05:20 → Mistakes companies make08:34 → Channel conflict14:30 → Last mile problem15:45 → Tier 2/3 reality 22:30 → Corporate vs ground reality25:20 → What NOT to do27:30 → Dealer shuts shop35:40 → Dealer branding37:05 → Digital distributionKey Topics Covered:The Distribution Tax: Why distribution is essentially a "necessary evil" and a tax paid for having a poor product-market fitThe ROI Mirage: Why theoretical 25-30% ROI often translates to Fixed Deposit returns for distributors once financing and credit cycles are factored.The "First Mile" Problem:* Why the real value unlock happens when a product leaves the warehouse, not just at the last mile.The "Hip" Dealer Trap: How to avoid appointing unmotivated, wealthy dealers who only want a "hip" business name but refuse to follow SOPs.Dealer Branding vs. Company Branding: Why in smaller towns, the dealer’s reputation is often more powerful than the brand’s national name.Conflict Management: Navigating horizontal (territory infiltration), vertical, and multi-channel conflicts (D2C vs. Offline).The Digital Paradox: Analyzing why 60% of D2C sales now come from non-metros and how trust is evolving in the Gen Z era.Supply Chain Implications:We also discuss how global geopolitical conflicts are creating "artificial supply disruptions" and how local misaligned incentives can lead to hoarding, and hitting startups.Who is this for?This video is essential viewing for supply chain professionals, startup founders looking to penetrate "Bharat," and anyone interested in the complex logistics of the Indian retail landscape.
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