Food and Beverages is one of the oldest industries in the world - an industry that touches every human being on earth. Unique as it is, the $4.2 trillion industry has seen more evolution than perhaps any other sector in the world and has been successful in adapting to consumer needs dynamically and innovatively.

Rapidly changing trends, increasing globalization and a rising need for full end-to-end visibility has led to new supply chain challenges for the apparel & footwear industry. Stiff competition, changing consumer dynamics and cost pressure have urged this industry to develop new techniques of efficient marketing, especially in the light of today's market being flooded with numerous brands coming up with the same type of products.

Rise and shine! The Home and Personal Care (HPC) industry is a fast growing segment that serves to help people look good, feel good and stay healthy. But growth has brought with it challenges too.

The HPC industry is witnessing an era of rapid consolidation as a result of a high degree of maturity in markets in the developed world.

In past 3-4 years a situation of food demand-supply gap has arisen and resulted in increased crop prices and food inflation. This is attributed to a rise in demand for food, feed and fuel accompanied by a squeeze on supply side due to decline in arable land per capita and limited availability of input resources.