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In to post a comment. First time here? Sign up for a free account: comment on articles and access more articles. Comment by Jawadhi Rao 2020 The problem faced by Mr. Paul is not the demand side but the supply side. Paul’s efforts to co-create value by partnering with NGOs are commendable. However, Paul should explore considering establishing NGO networks with communities to procure raw materials. He can examine the formation of self-help groups ( ) with the help of NGOs, one of the purposes of which is to procure raw materials of given specifications, aggregate and deliver them in production facilities, in return from further distribution facilities. Due to the large number, financial institutions can be introduced to provide initial seed capital for each and provide group guarantees to reduce default risks.
It is a seller of raw materials and a buyer of finished products, with low transaction costs per cycle. This type of engagement also creates sustainable demand for the product. If this approach has been tested before, it may require a combination of learning and iteration to improve. I wish Mr. Paul and his team Job Function Email List all the best Jawadi Rao Tom Kadala 2020-01-08 I like Paul's mission to provide high nutritional value processed foods to the bottom of the pyramid, but I feel he is going about it in the wrong way. From what I thought was a well written article with local NGOs and local food vendors (including small family food stalls etc.). He then seeks funding from companies.
Similar to Unilever (where he works) that have a dominant logic or a very specific way of doing business. In my opinion, asking Unilever to adapt to anything that doesn't fit its current business model is a futile task. I suggested that Paul consider a different approach that would encourage constructive dialogue between key players. He should seek support at multiple levels before making his own decision. I believe he may have made the classic operations executive mistake of having raw material constraints dictate the target market.
It is a seller of raw materials and a buyer of finished products, with low transaction costs per cycle. This type of engagement also creates sustainable demand for the product. If this approach has been tested before, it may require a combination of learning and iteration to improve. I wish Mr. Paul and his team Job Function Email List all the best Jawadi Rao Tom Kadala 2020-01-08 I like Paul's mission to provide high nutritional value processed foods to the bottom of the pyramid, but I feel he is going about it in the wrong way. From what I thought was a well written article with local NGOs and local food vendors (including small family food stalls etc.). He then seeks funding from companies.
Similar to Unilever (where he works) that have a dominant logic or a very specific way of doing business. In my opinion, asking Unilever to adapt to anything that doesn't fit its current business model is a futile task. I suggested that Paul consider a different approach that would encourage constructive dialogue between key players. He should seek support at multiple levels before making his own decision. I believe he may have made the classic operations executive mistake of having raw material constraints dictate the target market.