Case Studies:
Manufacturing
Sector
Case Studies:
Manufacturing
Sector
The objective:
- Carry out market feasibility study to understand the market potential for Cresco manual fertilizer and seed spreader in India.
- Identify potential supplier/s to manufacture the products
- Provide supply management services related to India suppliers as an extended sourcing office covering all the activities related to suppliers for quality control.
The challenge
We identified three key challenges:
Limited understanding of the market.
Expectation of quality and niche market segment in India.
Maintaining quality control of product which was critical.
The solution
Ergo Europe undertook evaluation and consultation with DMMP team to understand Cresco product range, India vision, expectation from market, criticality of product quality and criteria for potential suppliers. Following robust entry plan developed to identify suitable distributor :
- Carry out market feasibility study to map out India market for Cresco products.
- Carry out market research out to identify potential suppliers.
- Scrutinising them on jointly defined criteria and shortlisting the companies to be introduced to DMMP Ltd.
- Present the shortlisted companies to Cresco along with all the necessary information about the potential suppliers
- Organise meetings with shortlisted suppliers and DMMP Ltd.
- Provide supply management services to check quality of Cresco products before despatch to DMMP Ltd within the timeline.
The Outcome
DMMP Ltd were highly satisfied with Ergoโs services and, with Ergoโs support, DMMP Ltd have established their own manufacturing facility in Pune.
Testimonials
- Having worked with Siddharth over the past year - it is clear Siddharth is a very accomplished professional. He is very diligent, knowledgeable and extremely responsive. It was a pleasure working with Siddharth.
- Siddharth is extremely knowledgeable and has helped me support UK exporters and importers negotiate the nuances of UK - India trade. Clients value his expertise and the benefit of his extensive network. It is a pleasure working with Siddharth.
- Siddharth played a pivotal role in the successful design and organization of the 'Co-innovate Meets India' program at Brunel University, comprising conferences and sector workshops. His efforts directly benefited SMEs, innovators, and academics, fostering collaboration and innovation. Siddharth's wealth of knowledge and extensive network make him an invaluable asset for the Brunel University London
- I have had and still have the great pleasure of working with Siddharth on identifying opportunities in India for a range if health and foods products, both complex and challenging. I have received the most professional and in-depth guidance one could expect, always with care and attention, and an infectious smile! But over and above his professional expertise Siddharth is a most kind considerate and generous person.
- My company made the decision to launch in India and Siddharth was recommended to us to advise us on regulatory, commercial and legal issues in order to be successful. Siddharth initially helped us obtain regulatory approval, but we continued the collaboration due to Siddharth's knowledge and experience of helping British companies in India. Siddharth was always very commercially minded and was a great help in navigating the market and always willing to give advice. Our India launch involved UK government officials and leading Indian clinicians and Siddharth was involved throughout the process. It is helpful to UK companies having a London based adviser such as Siddharth to prepare for doing business in India.
- Siddharth is highly experienced in the India market. I've worked with him for many years on within the UK-India corridor - promoting the opportunity and consulting companies directly on their India market entry. Siddharth is approachable, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He genuinely cares about his clients and doesn't hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure their success. Siddharth is a wonderful colleague - he's strategic, focuses on the big picture and is realistic. He would be a great asset to any organisation.
- Siddharth has a warm personality, very respectful and thoroughly professional in his dealings with colleagues and business connects. He helps many businesses in their growth and expansion journey and I am sure people who work with him once, would love to preferentially have him manage their business case.
- I have worked with Siddharth for the last year, he has been an incredible source of information for supporting UK businesses to collaborate with Indian organisations in the innovation ecosystem. He has also helped support incoming Indian delegations where we have had requests to do so . Siddharth is a pleasure to work, professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
- I've worked with Siddharth on countless projects over the years. He has remained professional, supportive and highly knowledgeable in every regard, connecting me with some incredible schools and practitioners in India and the UK alike.
- Iโve known him for over a decade and he is a consummate professional whose expertise in sourcing business partners spans many sectors, we have worked mainly in the automotive and manufacturing industries in India. Having worked closely with Siddharth on multiple projects, I have consistently been impressed by his ability to navigate the complex terrain of international trade. He can find, link and nurture like minded individuals and businesses and see the project through to delivery of the agreed outcomes. His adept handling of trade regulations and his proactive communication bridged cultural and logistical gaps that typically challenge international collaborations, he makes it so very easy. Siddharth managed each phase of the partnership process with finesse and a deep understanding of our objectives. His contributions have been invaluable to our success, Siddharth not only brings top-tier skills to the table but also a genuine enthusiasm for fostering international relationships that drive business forward. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any role involving international trade and strategic business development.
