An international machinery and plant manufacturer began operations at a new plant in India. As part of the plant startup, the entire supply chain had to be established and secured—from the local supplier base through procurement, material supply, scheduling, internal logistics, and inventory management to a stable supply for production.

As a member of the management team, Richard was involved in the overall operational management of the new site. The goal was to ensure production supply during the ramp-up, establish local procurement and SCM structures, and integrate the new supply chain into the company’s global processes.

The focus was clearly on operations: ensuring the availability of materials, establishing robust supplier and logistics processes, securing critical parts, managing bottlenecks, building an intercultural team, and transitioning to stable, routine operations.