Friday, 1 November 2013

Pointers to remember

Points to be looked on while reading both the articles:

1)  India Ink - Mysore Paints

·         Stringent quality control.
·         Local markets for raw materials.
·         Changes of bottles from glass to plastic reduce losses of breakage and spoilage.
·         Global client list – Worldwide coverage.
·         Changed from seasonal to a regular affair.
·         Faced criticisms also on quality.
·         Customize package as per demand.
·         Specialize in core competency than other lines of paints.
·         Change in policy increase.


2)  Hamdi Ulukaya – Chobani Yogurt

Positives:
·         Low cost factory.
·         Low cost Machinery.
·         No reliance on external investors.
·         Targeting mainstream grocery stores.
·         To be kept on dairy aisle not in gourmet areas.
·         Cost negotiations to stock the product.
·         Pricing the product.
·         Stakeholders are kept happy.
·         Meeting in regular conferences.

Negatives:
·         Heavy cost for renovation of factory.
·         Top brand closing its business.
·         Not much money to invest.
·         Initial high price.
·         All investment in one line.

India Ink




How I Did It - Hamdi Ulukaya - Chobani (yogurt)