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Ramesh Panavalli Manager - Walmart Global Procurement : Sourcing,Ethical Trading & Corporate Social Responsibility Wal-Mart Stores ASDA UK
 
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Sandeep Kule  |  Argues in support of  "Plastic"  |  1 year ago
obvious choice would be paper over plastic. If we think practically we are so used to plastic that we cant avoid doing it. Plastic has several advantages over paper. So Center of Concern is what are the illeffects of plastic. I know its harmful to...
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Argues in support of  |  2 years ago
also paper when burnt gives more carbon emmisiions than plastic . However both can be recycled
Jayita  |  Argues in support of  "Paper"  |  2 years ago
Plastic Bags are more hazardous to the environment than anything else. Starting from the roots; manufacturing of plastic bags require petroleum, which is a non-renewable source of energy. Also, plastic bag manufacturing add tonnes of carbon...
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Dear friends, if mass production is about making more, then mass customization is about producing the right product, adapted to individual tastes at the right price. Driving this change is technology...
Akhilesh Majumdar  |  Answered  |  2 years ago
I agree with Mr. Kiran. The points he gave are really valid. By using them, indeed mass customisation in Apparel industry can be easily done.
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Answered  |  2 years ago
Mass Customisation in apparel is challenging  epecia;lly in apparel industry . Especially when apparel dsign works seasonal summer, winmnetr autmn spring .. andcoupkle of otherseasonal patterns .  Understanding the anthropmetric data would be  a...
Makrand Bhave  |  Answered  |  2 years ago
Thanks for the referral Shailena. I think that customization is already happening in the Apparel Industry. There are too many brnads in the market, wider choice and a lot of attrivutes floating already to entice consumers to BUY! Its all...
 
 
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Hello friends., This is a very interesting article on retailing secrets or we can say retailing strategies. It is really interesting.. Secret #1 Retailing is a exciting, liquid art form, not a cut dried science! However, there are 3 objectives that are cut in stone at all times! Objective #1. Get the money! Objective #2. Get the money! Objective #3. Get the money! Your mission is to separate your customers from their money - on the spot. That means at the first opportunity, not the second or third chance that might never come. How do we do this? What's the secret? Simple, make them an offer they can't refuse! Go for the quick/easy sales, go for the volume, not the high prices. A common mist...
varsha  |  Commented  |  3 years ago
good one... worthy sharing very helpfull...for retailing practices...
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Commented  |  3 years ago
Hi Sailena , This is what every successful retailer does every day . However there is no mention of suppliers or strategy . One of the secrets is choosing the supplier . Also missed out is funding from the supplier which drivers to profits
Mihir Jhaveri, PMP, CSCM  |  Commented  |  3 years ago
Hi Shailena Thanks for sharing the stuff. But the points were are good.In the practical execution mode - the important thing is strategy - short term & long term and it is tied to Tactical/Strategic execution based on the current dynamics of...
 
 
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Prakash Saitwal  |  Argues in support of  "No"  |  2 years ago
Hi Mr. sujit, Thanx for not giving me "thumbs down". Will you please elaborate, on which point you do not agree? Kindly try to use clear and correct English.
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Argues in support of  |  3 years ago
I would support Vardharajan statement that RFID gives visibility of the product at anty point of time . Its just like DHL  Tracking its couriers through radiofrequency detectors  where one can see the exact status of the packet at any point  of time ....
Shailena Varma  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  3 years ago
The answer may be yes, as several environmental initiatives in the supply chain can be well-supported by RFID technology. Increased supply chain visibility based on RFID reads could give companies a better view of when inventory problems might be...
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1 Cut cost on tarvel, parties & perks
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Japan Shah  |  Supported idea  "Cut cost on tarvel, parties & perks"  |  2 years ago
I agree to the point of controlling cost on Travell and Parties... We can see that the employees who has approval of flight travel has come to First AC travel, also there has been a cap on various allowances..
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Added idea  |  3 years ago
My dear friends  have mentioned every thing that needs to happen when there is recession .  One of the other ideas which they have forgotten would be to reduce the costs of  your products selling in the market and this can be done through innovative...
Sanjay Chaudhary  |  Supported idea  "Cut cost on tarvel, parties & perks"  |  3 years ago
Mostly first that catches the management eyes are the petty, general and admin. expenses. and of course travel, parties and indirect perks are on top of the list to be pruned. But for travel, the business travel shall be optimized via...
 
 
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Japan Shah  |  Supported idea  "Cut cost on tarvel, parties & perks"  |  2 years ago
I agree to the point of controlling cost on Travell and Parties... We can see that the employees who has approval of flight travel has come to First AC travel, also there has been a cap on various allowances..
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Added idea  |  3 years ago
My dear friends  have mentioned every thing that needs to happen when there is recession .  One of the other ideas which they have forgotten would be to reduce the costs of  your products selling in the market and this can be done through innovative...
Sanjay Chaudhary  |  Supported idea  "Cut cost on tarvel, parties & perks"  |  3 years ago
Mostly first that catches the management eyes are the petty, general and admin. expenses. and of course travel, parties and indirect perks are on top of the list to be pruned. But for travel, the business travel shall be optimized via...
 
 
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M. Prabhakar Rao  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  2 years ago
Well Sudhansu, Can your counter-part in "Target's" country of origin or for that matter any Western Country take the same line of argument as yours on going green? This kind of double standars for the West & the East exposes the hypocricy of the...
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Argues in support of  |  3 years ago
Yes ASDA WALMART  IS A GREEN RETAILER . We are creating the greenest supply chain of the future with our Sustainable value Network across the globle . The green concept not only lies with our product but also with our stores , our culture .By...
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  3 years ago
I am quite surprised with Shudhansu saying this from a global retailer like Target . Sailena you have a fair idea of what is sustainability . I  hope he  has seen or read Al- Gore prohecy and his facts on climate change .  The solar ice caps at...
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M. Prabhakar Rao  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  2 years ago
Well Sudhansu, Can your counter-part in "Target's" country of origin or for that matter any Western Country take the same line of argument as yours on going green? This kind of double standars for the West & the East exposes the hypocricy of the...
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Argues in support of  |  3 years ago
Yes ASDA WALMART  IS A GREEN RETAILER . We are creating the greenest supply chain of the future with our Sustainable value Network across the globle . The green concept not only lies with our product but also with our stores , our culture .By...
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  3 years ago
I am quite surprised with Shudhansu saying this from a global retailer like Target . Sailena you have a fair idea of what is sustainability . I  hope he  has seen or read Al- Gore prohecy and his facts on climate change .  The solar ice caps at...
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Ramesh Panavalli  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  3 years ago
I  support the fact that recession is changing the consumer behaviour as well as the attitudes in the current retail market .The customer has become more loyal they stick to the supermarket which gives them value for money . I am not sure how the...
Jaygopal Raghavan  |  Argues in support of  "No"  |  3 years ago
Actually i am towards both yes and no but leaning more towards no because the recession is only a mindset for a few but neverthless affecting people down the chain. The worst hit are of course the lowest in the pecking order. Inspite of this the...
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Manish Gupta  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  2 years ago
Cold chains are definitely required..but NOW...well am not sure. Though utility and importance of cold chains can be realised and it has already started yielding results as far as exports are concerned. For the domestic markets, the...
Ramesh Panavalli  |  Argues in support of  |  3 years ago
I totally oppose with you . I hope you understand the importance  of waste . Because of the lack of cold storage there is millions of $ being wasted on a day to day basis . Waste would then be sent to landfill where I am not sure  India pays taxes or...
Mihir Jhaveri, PMP, CSCM  |  Argues in support of  "No"  |  3 years ago
Hi Guys Cold Chain Logistics is must for any retailer who want sto succed in there business. Cold chains are essential for storage and distribution of perishable goods and temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals and biological preparations and...
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