Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that the company sources over 80 per cent of its domestic supply chain. Currently, Godrej & Boyce has partnerships with over 750 domestic suppliers and plans to deepen their engagement with them over the next 3 years.
In addition to expanding its domestic sourcing foothold, G&B is also focused on creating a sustainable, integrated supply chain. The company through its ‘Beyond Sourcing' initiative, plans to advance local suppliers from their basic management development to empowering them with robust productivity and quality systems, culminating in sustainability via Lean and Green Management and ZED (Zero Effect Zero Defect).
Zurvan Marolia, Sr Vice President and Head of Manufacturing, Godrej & Boyce, emphasised, "Our commitment to achieving 80 per cent local sourcing is an embodiment of our deep-rooted dedication to the 'Make in India' ethos. Our efforts are more than procurement; they encompass cultivating local economic growth and indigenous skill development. Godrej & Boyce is not merely expanding supplier networks; we're fortifying the foundation of a resilient, green, self-sufficient, sustainable future."