Overview
Services
Global Sourcing and Allocation Planning
, Supplier Evaluation
, Project Management
Approach
Conducted 200+ secondary sources and primary interviews with industry experts to map sourcing challenges.
Designed a 16-factor vendor evaluation framework, balancing efficiency metrics with ecosystem and workforce factors.
Engaged with 81 suppliers via surveys and telephonic audits; shortlisted 10 vendors for on-ground audits.
Applied SWOT analysis and DEA-CCR modeling to objectively rank supplier efficiency and competitiveness.
Proposed a Supplier Development Program (training, infrastructure support, material access) to help vendors close gaps and meet international standards.
outcomes and impact
Proved India as a viable sourcing alternative, enabling 26-day faster replenishment and cost savings (~₹95,00,000 per season). Scalable vendor evaluation model. Supported de-risking global supply chains and bolstered India's sourcing ecosystem. Awarded "Most Commercially Viable Project" at NIFT.
