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Fixing FMCG’s Packaging Innovation Gap
05 Aug 2021

Fixing FMCG’s Packaging Innovation Gap

Abhay_Bhagwat

Packaging & Devices Innovation Consultant

Despite aesthetic upgrades and digital access, FMCG packaging hasn’t truly innovated. Functional ease, eCommerce adaptation, and sustainability lag behind. The sector needs a step-change from cosmetic improvements to meaningful, technology-led transformation.

Chemical Industry – Snapshot At Pandemic
14 Jul 2021

Chemical Industry – Snapshot At Pandemic

Paulo_Moretti

Principal

The Chemical industry, serving diverse sectors and itself, proved highly resilient during the pandemic, with limited export decline. A moderate 5.5% recovery is expected post-2020, with stable prices following earlier increases.

Covid-19: Lessons Learned In A Work Context
03 Jul 2021

Covid-19: Lessons Learned In A Work Context

Rui_Miguel_Azevedo

CEO & Senior Consultant

The pandemic reshaped work models, proving remote roles can boost performance and employee happiness, but also exposed challenges in leadership, culture, and resource use—urging organizations to integrate these lessons sustainably.

Indian Coal Industry- Past, Present and Future
13 Mar 2021

Indian Coal Industry- Past, Present and Future

Tapas_Kumar_Nag

Member

India, rich in coal reserves, remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Reforms, private participation, and domestic production growth enhance prospects, despite quality challenges, regulatory pressures, and competition from renewables.

Inventory Optimization
02 Mar 2021

Inventory Optimization

Sandip_Thakre

Head of Operations

Inventory optimization requires granular planning at SKU-Location-Service level. Traditional methods fall short, especially with complex networks and high demand variability. Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization strategically balances inventory, reduces costs, and maintains service levels.

Sustainable Packaging Starts with Labels
01 Mar 2021

Sustainable Packaging Starts with Labels

Ravi_Mody

Vice President - Technology & Supply Chain

Beverage label types—roll-fed, shrink sleeves, and pressure-sensitive—impact recyclability. Innovative brands like TAJA Coconut Water use recyclable PET labels and bottles, aligning premium packaging with sustainability and improving recycling efficiency.