Water takes the shape of the vessel it is in – a scienctific fact which also holds a lot of philosophical truth. We have polluted our rivers, severely depleted groundwater, made glaciers retreat, and altered rainfall. The current state of global freshwater is a reflection of our failure to manage our fundamental needs. In the … Read more
When the lockdown was announced, nearly 70 consignment-bearing vehicles were stranded across the length and breadth of India. For days, teams worked tirelessly, coordinating with local government(s), police and port authorities, and transporters to have the materials reach their destinations, reports Sundreysh Sarup, MD, Logistics Plus India. But this scenario wasn’t unique to his company; … Read more
These are exceptional times. We are in the middle of running a marathon. Around the half-way mark, there comes a point when the finish seems too far. It is at this moment that the great runners get what is called a ‘’second wind.’’ This is when their experience, training and focus kick in. Today, businesses … Read more
Indian businesses were already facing several challenges when the Coronavirus pandemic brought the economy to a screeching halt. McKinsey estimates India’s GDP to fall by 20% for the first quarter of FY2020-21 while the World Bank forecasts the year’s GDP to drop by more than 3%. The Covid-19 crisis brought to limelight strengths and weaknesses … Read more
Any external or internal factor or a chain of incidents that disrupt enterprise-wide operations with the potential to adversely affect the reputation or business of an organization is by definition a crisis. Although the current pandemic has put the spotlight on crisis management, the concept of crisis is a regular business problem for most Indian … Read more
Covid-19 with its global reach and unprecedented demand impact has caught even the best prepared mature businesses under-prepared. For early stage companies like ours, growth was the fuel which was energising the entire organisation. Managing this crisis requires an all hands on the deck approach where the focus is on preserving value in the short … Read more
Could COVID-19 be the black swan event that finally forces many companies, and entire industries, to rethink and transform their global supply chain model? Vijay Kalra, CEO, Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturers, Chief Manufacturing Operations, Mahindra and Mahindra, offers his take on solutions for tackling supply chain disruptions that could well constitute the new normal.
Innovation, in all its many names and forms, has been an intrinsic part of the Indian culture and lifestyle. However, Narayana Murthy believes that somewhere our ability to innovate now lies dormant, and we need to tap into it again as we head into a new world order where nothing is as we ever knew … Read more
The COVID-19 crisis in India is one that is rapidly evolving and has witnessed policy course corrections with minimal notice. Business continuity planning, therefore, needs to reflect upon the need for a phased approach that can absorb government policy changes in the wake of recurrent spikes in the viral outbreak over the medium term. The … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of historic proportions, compelling us to look at unprecedented social, economic, and business responses that will not only help us look at the here and now, but also the long-term landscape. Here, Narayan Murthy offers his take on how we can all emerge stronger in the wake of this historic … Read more
