Soma Sudarshan Chandraiah

I'm Supply Chain specialist with over 15 years of experience in Logistics @ e-commerce, Supply Chain Consulting, Industrial Engineering and Strategic Sourcing.

I'm currently responsible for improving performance of our Logistics operations at XpressBees overseeing 2000+ SVCs, 100+ Middle MIle hubs and Cross docks/ across India. I have conceptualized and led various innovative projects aimed at reducing cost and improving efficiencies of logistics processes

In the past I was responsible for leading, building and strengthening Strategic Sourcing practice at Genpact. I have led several strategic projects delivering value to Genpact's client base. I was involved in executing various "Transformational" & " Business Process Improvement" consulting assignments for global clients across industrial verticals such as Aerospace, Automotive, Engineering and CPG. I was also actively involved in pre-sales of Supply Chain Solutions which include initial customer engagement, capability demonstrations and solutioning.

Prior to this, I have designed most effective factory layouts ensuring efficient material flow. I have established "time standards" for complex assemblies of different product lines. I have been responsible for continuous improvement, demand monitoring and capacity management for manufacturing shops of "ABB Breakers & Switches" Business Unit.

I have designed, coordinated & established a Lean global feeder factory for ABB. This involved designing, developing, sourcing and procurement of machinery, material handling equipment, material storage systems. Also liaising with Infra and IT teams in designing the seating layouts and real time data acquisitions systems from the machines. This factory would accommodate end to end lay out change with just 12 hours of down time and minimal infra changes. This factory was bench marked for new factories built in ABB India.