Radhakrishna Foodland Private Limited

We fully understand that your objective is to improve business results and meet the high expectations of all stakeholders. There are constant pressures to maximize your bottom-line profit and compete in your respective markets. A very important aspect therefore is that you take a very good look at your entire supply chain with a view to reducing total system cost and improving productivity. Our goal is to help you succeed.

At Radhakrishna Foodland, we bring years of experience garnered from working with world class organizations. Our world class team, from the Chairman down to the driver, bring with them a passion for customers which in turn drive a work ethic and value system that is solutions oriented. We think through every single detail and proactively suggest solutions because we know that our success is based on your success.

Our Mission:
Sustained customer delight through excellence in everything we do.

Our Purpose:To be at the heart of the community by adding value everyday in the food and allied business.

Our Values:

• Customer is always right
• Respect for every individual
• Fair and ethical business practices
• Making things happen
• Fun to be with

Brand Protection:At RFPL, our focus is to ensure that we protect your brand by ensuring business continuity and total system integrity. Our understanding of India, and the supply chain challenges faced here has allowed us to develop systems and processes to mitigate risks and fuel sustainable business growth.

As a result, we have developed a “Zero-Tolerance” approach to Quality, Health, Hygiene, Safety, the Environment, Maintenance and Compliance, all in a continuous effort to serve the customer better. Our involvement with the communities we work with, allows people in the community to participate and grow, making our growth mutual and inclusive.

Contributing to profitable Growth of your Business:Our understanding of capacity utilization, productivity, inventory, cost, Waste, Error & Theft (WET) management along with our ability to constantly track, trace and tally these metrics allows us to help you grow your business more efficiently, improve your working capital cycle, reduce your total system cost and more importantly assure profitable sales growth for your brands.

Being there for you 24/7:
Aligning with your National Footprint Strategy:Customer Service is at the core of our business philosophy. Serving our customers better is what we believe, allowing us to grow. Our understanding of the locations you want to reach, the formats of customers you want to serve, your product range and year round promotional cycles allow us to make sure that your products are always available at a competitive price, ensuring that all service level parameters are measured, reported and reviewed periodically for timely corrective actions.

We want to partner with you in a strategic and collaborative manner to better address our customer’s needs and buying decisions. Our results and solutions based attitude coupled with our VIGS (Value Improvement Guaranteed System) will enable you to profitably grow your business in quick time & establish a footprint in all  high consumption locations in India.

Raju Shete - Chairman

Directors:

• Homi Aibara
• Sudhir Rao
• Alain Dupuis

Our Corporate Social Responsibility program incorporates environmental, safety, social and people issues.

Governance:Corporate Responsibility is governed through the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) committee, taking responsibility for environmental, safety, social and people issues and initiatives within the business.

Environment:Addressing challenges around the environment has been an important focus for Radhakrishna Foodland. It is our belief that Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability present valuable benefits and opportunities for our business, our customers and the wider community. This has been articulated in our 10-Year ‘Environment Strategy’ .The document outlines our priorities on Quality, Health, Hygiene, Safety, Security, Environment, Maintenance and Compliances and creates a framework for delivering progress against our objectives by communicating to employees, suppliers and customers on the way we work in these areas.

Safety:Our relentless focus on Health and Safety has continued to drive improvements across the business.

Social:Radhakrishna Foodland understands the importance of helping people both in our local communities and around the world, through sponsorship, donations and even direct involvement. We actively encourage all our locations to get involved in the communities around them, whether it is teaching local schools about road safety or raising funds for local charities, our team is always keen to pitch in and make a positive difference. We have supported and will continue to support charitable causes and initiatives.

People:Radhakrishna Foodland is a socially responsible employer. We endeavor to treat all our staff with respect and courtesy, providing them with a safe and stimulating environment in which to flourish. We are committed to encouraging our people to fulfill their potential by providing a raft of skills and development training throughout their careers. We offer a comprehensive range of educative courses for our staff at all levels, from driver training and warehouse skills through to graduate and executive leadership programs.

Their safety, health and welfare are also of fundamental importance to us. As well as a central heath and safety committee, chaired by the Chief Executive, we have sub-committees on risk management, workplace safety, supplemented by local safety teams across all our locations.

Our ability to help clients is directly related to the experience, expertise and talents of our staff. To give you a better sense of the kinds of people you might run across at our company, what follows is a representative sample of professionals from around the world. The Core Executive team for our Supply Chain vertical is as follows.

Purvin Patel- Chief Operating Officer:Purvin is the Chief Operating Officer  of RFPL since last 4 years. He has a Degree in Management Studies from Brunel University in the United Kingdom. With  a long tenure in retail mainly with Asda Walmart–UK, Purvin has a rich experience of more than 20 years in operations. His professional experience and exposure puts him in  good stead to head the business division in India.

Balasubramanian Iyer- Chief Financial Officer:Bala, as he is popularly known, is the force behind the entire set up which keeps the business in good health and shape. Bala is a Chartered Accountant with a rich experience of 23 years. He has been with the Group for almost four years and is a critical member of the team.

Krishna Shete-Head – Sales & Marketing:Krishna leads the Sales & Marketing team. The Business Development strategy,  a key aspect of client activation, is  driven by Krishna. With his fresh approach and dynamism, he, manages the business challenges in keeping with the long term goals of the organization.

Sudesh Sawant-Vice President – HR:Sudesh has overall 27 years of National and International exposure in FMCG Sales, Retail Hypermarket Operations, Cash - -Carry Trading and HR. He is in charge of the entire human resource requirements of the organization.

Vishal Sharma-Vice President - Operations:Vishal comes with a 20+ years of cross functional experience in challenging leadership roles of the Indian Army. He has earned his MBA from MDI Gurgaon,holds a B.Tech in electronics & communication & is a Masters in Strategy from Madras University. He ensures a smooth & seamless execution of all operations in warehousing & transportation across India.

Girish Deshpande-General Manager  Process Excellence:A Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, has 14 years experience in the Finance Field in SCM , Retail along with  IT and Legal. He has led various cross functional teams for standardization, automation and productivity improvement projects within the organizations. He heads the “Business Excellence Team at RFPL which drives excellence in supply chain operations throughout the organisation.

Radhakrishna Foodland’s commitment to its employees is as real as its commitment to its balance sheet. Foodland has approached the task of employee welfare with imagination and single-minded focus.

We believe that ultimately it is the people who are the real strength behind any organization. The driving force at Foodland is its skilled and result-driven people. The work environment is professional, yet open and friendly. The corporate philosophy encourages and nurtures individual talents. We ensure that our people work with enthusiasm and panache.

Radhakrishna Foodland has grown its business by responding to the challenges of some of the most demanding industry sectors.

We have used the skills we have learned and the services we have developed to enter and grow our business in new markets.

Select your industry sector to see what Radhakrishna Foodland can offer.

Agri-Food Products:The challenges faced by the food industry are only increasing in complexity. The increasing competition in this sector means that companies have to withstand an increased amount of pressure that is passed down the food manufacturing chain.

Consumer Products:The FMCG industry in India has been growing at a very fast pace over the last 5 years bringing about significant changes in their traditional ways of doing business. Being able to cater and respond to consumer tastes has meant that FMCG companies have had to constantly adapt their supply chains and ensure the constantly innovate their business models.

Retail Sector:The present retail scenario in India is very different to what it was a decade ago. The presence of organized retail across the country is on the increase, however, neighborhood stores still make up the majority. Understanding the on ground dynamics of the Indian retail industry has been the key to Radhakrishna Foodland’s success in this sector.

Food Service Sector:The Indian Food Service Industry is booming. Higher levels of disposable income among consumers have led to more adventurous tastes and a greater appetite for eating out in many areas of India.

The Indian Food Service industry has gone through many changes over the last few years. More extensive menus and a broader portfolio of outlet brands have been introduced to provide more choice to the Indian consumer. At the same time, Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are rethinking their product offering, giving customers healthier choices while trying to maintain a balance between Indian tastes and westernized products.