An extensively loved fast-food chain all over the world, McDonald’s has been giving corporations some serious supply chain goals since long. Its philosophy has been 'one world, one burger;' which means that the burger must be consistent in terms of cost and quality all over the world. To meet such high standards, it was essential to have an excellent supply chain management system. The case study looks at McDonald's supply chain management system in India and discusses in detail its outsourcing mechanism.
Trouble was brewing for Nestlé in India instead of the popular Nescafe coffee when a lab test found MSG in Maggi Noodles. Not only did that hurt Nestlé’s brand but it was a product brand which had been adjudged ‘most powerful’ and ‘most trusted’ in India. And now, it was being banned in different parts of the country. This case discusses the challenges faced by Nestlé India, in dealing with the mandatory recall of Maggi noodles imposed on the company by the FSSAI. The team faced a daunting task in completing the reverse distribution exercise of 400 million Maggi noodle packets in a country the size of India with all the complexities involved and that too within a very short planning horizon.
An example of impeccable supply chain management in India is Asian Paints. Yes, the renowned paint company we all know about. How the company’s supply chain remained adaptive and resilient in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic is awe inspiring. The case study describes new opportunities that arose because of the pandemic, and how Asian Paints was able to retool the business model to remain profitable.
A wonderful collection of intriguing Supply Chain case studies. If you are a supply chain professional, you’ll connect with the issues faced by big conglomerates and how they dealt with them. Just starting off your career in SCM? You’ll better understand the real-life challenges encountered by a supply chain professional and how to wisely deal with them. Click here to read more.
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