Father of popstars Rhea & Lara Raj (band Katseye) then co- founder ‘The CPGGUYS' media co. & podcast | Co-founder CRO Think blue | COO - Misschief entertainment | X-General Mills, PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson.
Topics being discussed in #cpgindustry boardrooms : 1. Balancing Short-Term vs. Long-Term Growth Strategies 2. Effective Margin Management Approaches 3. Mastering Omnichannel Dynamics 4. Building Supply Chain Resilience 5. Prioritizing Consumer Centricity in Decision-Making 6.Growth through M&A: Strategies for Inorganic Expansion 7.Attracting and Retaining Top Talent 8.Driving Sustained Innovation in Your Organization 9.Navigating Regulations: Focus on Sustainability and Compliance 10.Navigating Tech Challenges: Data Security, Privacy, and AI Innovations At Think Blue we are taking this head on...... These translate to 5 key challenges go forward.
Focusing on 3, 4, and 5 takes care of 1 and 2.
Nicely done Sri Rajagopalan great priority list, I’d add innovation mindset, pricing x value proposition, driving market share.
Talent challenges is an interesting one
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1wSome Great Thoughts by our Co-Founder and CRO Sri Rajagopalan. To navigate this competitive landscape, CPG companies and retailers must join forces to tackle key industry challenges. By collaboratively planning and sharing data insights, they can balance short-term gains with long-term growth strategies. Efficient margin management through optimized logistics and promotional strategies ensures profitability for both. Mastering omnichannel dynamics and integrating technology provides a seamless customer experience, while diversified sourcing and real-time monitoring build supply chain resilience. Prioritizing consumer centricity with feedback loops and personalized solutions strengthens brand loyalty. Strategic business alignment and joint talent development programs attract and retain top talent, driving sustained innovation through shared R&D efforts. Together, they can meet regulatory demands with sustainable practices and secure data sharing, leveraging AI for operational excellence. At Think Blue we believe in developing deep relationship amongst trading partners and building a game plan around the concept of #JointValueCreation. We will be talking about this in the future! Stay Tuned! Manish Sharma