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Save millions because of the bottle? Fascinating logistics innovation from Japan: Suntory's bottle redesign is saving millions in costs. The Challenge: Japan's severe truck driver shortage (projected 23% decline by 2030) is pushing companies to rethink packaging fundamentals. The Solution: Suntory transformed their cylindrical bottles into square designs for key products like Suntory Oolong Tea and Green Dakara. This simple change: Reduced box volume by 20% Increased pallet capacity from 35 to 45 boxes Cut transportation trips by 10% Why This Matters for Your Business: Supply chain costs in Asia are skyrocketing. Your packaging decisions directly impact: - Transportation efficiency - Storage costs - Environmental footprint - Labor requirements Quick Wins You Can Implement: - Audit your current packaging dimensions - Consider square vs. round containers - Minimize unnecessary design elements - Optimize pallet loading patterns Real Results: Look at Vietnam - Suntory developed the region's lightest heat-resistant PET bottle (18g), proving innovation is possible in emerging markets. Your packaging choices aren't just about aesthetics - they're strategic business decisions that impact your bottom line. #ToAsia #AsianBusiness #SupplyChain #Innovation Image Credit: Joel 談日本

Its time to give a glimpse of how Pomelo Fashion is not only a fast fashion company but also an innovative technology company. In the month of June 2024, I launched fulfill from store project with the help of my super talented engineering team. This project now enables Pomelo to add all the inventory present at our more than 30 physical stores across Thailand to our online eCommerce inventory available for sale globally. It removes our eComm channel restriction to be limited to warehouse stock only and gives us immediate CVR & revenue increase with better on hand stock utilisation.  Technically now every Pomelo Store is a warehouse. Business Achievements within first month of launch: 1. eComm CVR increased by 27% 2. Average daily order contribution of Store fulfilled orders vs normal orders rose to 30% 3. eComm net revenue increased by 15% All these gains through a well thought off and well designed solution requiring 0 marketing dollars spent. This was one of the most complex projects we delivered in recent years which also gave us an opportunity to develop our own IMS capable of updating stock levels of merchandise across countries in real time. Entire project was conceived, designed, developed and delivered in 7 months with just 5 engineers. Excellent job done by Pomelo Engineering Team, Operations and Retail Team which worked like a single entity in moving this mammoth of a change to the system. 🎉 🥂

🌟 From Grad to Category Manager: A Journey of Hustle, Learning & Unstoppable Growth 🚀 Six months ago, I took a leap into the world of FMCG as a Category Manager at Zepto – a fast-paced, dynamic role that’s taught me more than I could have imagined. What started as a fresh graduate’s first professional stint has quickly turned into a hands-on, growth-driven experience that I’m incredibly proud of. 📈 In my role, I've had the privilege of managing a highly diverse FMCG portfolio, collaborating with top-tier industry brands across multiple segments. Managing over 500+ SKUs across city-town combinations has been both challenging and rewarding. From brand management and P&L oversight to finance management, supply chain optimization, and sell-side improvements, I’ve gained an in-depth understanding of end-to-end operations. 💡 Some of the key skills I’ve sharpened in this role include: 🔹 Brand Strategy – Developing and executing go-to-market strategies for world-class assortments. 🔹 P&L & Finance Management – Driving profitability through efficient cost control and margin optimization. 🔹 Supply Chain Optimization – Ensuring the right products are available at the right time. 🔹 Merchandise Improvements – Strategizing product placement and promotions for maximum impact. 🔹 Cross-Functional Leadership – Collaborating across teams for seamless execution. This journey has reinforced my ability to thrive in high-pressure, results-driven environments. 🚀 While I’ve come a long way in just a few months, I know this is just the beginning. The learnings and growth I’ve experienced at Zepto have fueled my passion for brand management and retail strategy, and I’m excited about what’s ahead. My journey has just begun, but the hustle never stops. 👊 #FMCG #BrandManagement #P&L #SupplyChainOptimization #CareerGrowth #Leadership #Innovation #GrowthMindset #Retail #FMCGMarketing #ConsumerGoods #LinkedIn 😄

Tokyu Store gets serious about the competition for talent Surrounded by three other supermarkets, the competition for staff in the area is fierce. Clearly Tokyu is not waiting around for the government to mandate a 1500 yen minimum wage. This tells us two things. Tokyu is already the busiest of the three supermarkets nearby and in spite of being in the middle of local favorite Summit Store home territory. They must have decided to take the lead to attract staff in this busy area by going to 1500 yen for daytime wages. While there is a clear trend toward being frugal on household items, slightly premium priced Tokyu can still generate enough demand to renovate and expand the store. Being in Setagaya, a somewhat upper middle class area, people will still pay a bit more for food, be it safety or perceived quality. Progressive thinking companies are realizing that they will have to raise salaries and wages, and they cannot just pass it off to customers. Presumably the now ubiquitous self checkouts, better logistic controls through digitalization, making other DX initiatives are starting to show some momentum. ---------------------------------------------------------- I help brands evaluate, enter, grow, and succeed in Japan.  Follow me for regular insights. DM me to learn more.

We’re Hiring: Logistics and Operations Manager!🚨 Location: Singapore Company: ZODA - The Future of Activewear Are you a logistics ninja with a knack for solving puzzles and a soft spot for clever puns? 🧩 If precision is your superpower and efficiency is your mantra, we want YOU to join ZODA’s mission to revolutionize the activewear industry! At ZODA, we’re not just making activewear—we’re building the future of it. Think ultra-premium, tech-enabled, sustainable designs that empower athletes to crush their goals. And we need someone like you to help keep the gears turning behind the scenes. 💼 What You’ll Be Up To: • Be the ultimate Logistics Liaison, bridging the gap between ZODA and our 3PL partners. • Keep our inventory in check—forecasting, tracking, and making sure we’re always ready for the next big thing. • Oversee the order fulfillment process like a pro, ensuring every package arrives right on time. • Handle returns and exchanges with empathy and efficiency (because life happens, and we’ve got this). • Collaborate with our factories to bring our creative visions to life. • Analyze data, spot inefficiencies, and optimize processes to make everything run like clockwork. 💡 You’ll Fit Right In If You: Have 2-4 years of experience in logistics, operations, or e-commerce fulfillment. Are a problem-solver with next-level organizational skills (color-coded spreadsheets, anyone?). Communicate like a pro and work well with others. Can’t help but find joy in making things efficient (bonus if you can crack a logistics-related joke). 🎁 What’s in It for You? • Join a groundbreaking brand that’s changing the activewear game. • Free membership at BFT Pasir Ris Central to keep you active and inspired. • Competitive salary, equity options, and a benefits package. • A fun, supportive team that appreciates hard work, collaboration, and the occasional pun. 📩 How to Apply: 1️⃣ Shoot your resume over to gunjan.datta@zodaholdings.org. 2️⃣ Include a cover letter that shows off your passion for logistics and what makes you the perfect fit for ZODA (creativity is a big plus!). 3️⃣ Let us know why you’re the ultimate Lord of Logistics. 📢 P.S. If chaos is your middle name, this role isn’t for you. But if you’re ready to orchestrate logistics like a symphony, we’re excited to meet you! Let’s redefine activewear together.

Our core team is, well, core. ''Acutely'' few focused professionals who work based on what our goals are in the next 60-45-30-7 days. We do not talk more than once a week, at times, it can cross that threshold. We WhatsApp a LOT, send voice texts (mostly me because I'm lazy to type and annoying that way) and also exchange emails and put things on calendar (our own and others') so that we know who needs to plan, execute, stay involved or informed etc. and at times, we do lunches. Some of us work out together and chase each other on PBs because well that's us. Fitness and #HumanHealth is at the heart of what we are building in ZODA™ We don't have an office, yet. I'm writing this sitting at my favourite Starbucks. I have good taste in coffee. I sit here because of location and convenience ;) We have a massive fitness studio though which is one of the largest #BFTstudios in Singapore BFT Pasir Ris Central. You are welcome to work out there every.single.day just like we do. One thing we ALWAYS do is that we make sure each and every individual working with us understands our #ikigai our true purpose, our ''why'', our reason for being. We DO NOT compromise on our single source of truth - our Ikigai that has helped us establish our 3 Pillars - Technology, Community and Sustainability on which we are building the #futureofactivewear Every single thing we do at ZODA™ must be associated to one of these three pillars because if they are not, we stop doing it. This is simple to understand and that's exactly how we function. Lastly, we trust each other based on demonstrated experience. If you have made things happen and have helped build or change, then you will do it again if you get the right culture and people. We are here to give you exactly that. The below job opening is for Lord of Logistics (cheesy I know but its holiday time and I just loved the ring to it). It is for managing our Logistics and 3PL partner/s. This will close by end of Jan, 2025. We also posted for a Community Driver/Manager and I'd like the person to start latest by mid Jan 2025. Please check the company page or my post that went out the previous afternoon. #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays to my LinkedIn Network in case I do not get back here in the next week!