Interview with Rahul Bhargava, Director | Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited

Questions
Q1: Please provide a short write up on your work profile related to Packaging.

The primary role of the team is to help stabilize molecules by designing non infringing packaging which is compliant both in terms of regulatory & customers. Here the customers could be internal departments within the organization as well external ones viz. manufacturers of material & machine. Once the basic objective is achieved, we focus on graphics, printing technology and anti –counterfeiting features to be adopted at minimum cost

Q2: What are your key challenges at work and what would you want to change in packaging industry?

Automating novel packaging systems, Harmonization, reduce bulk in packaging, developing patentable packaging and cost improvement are the key challenges at work.

There is need for improvement in Packaging machine industry for sure. Our focus should be on quality & systems so as to reach zero defect level.

Q3: Where do you see your organization in 5 years in relation to packaging industry?

I see my organization setting the benchmark for novelty in packaging, quality, systems and deliverables expected from packaging industry.

Q4: Could you share with us your plans for the future.

Focus on self development which will result in my organization utilizing my services to full potential. I am not in favor of sharing my work plan in open forums.

Q5: What are three important tenets (Principles) that you work by when beginning a new packaging project?

Improvise on benchmarked pack, Build USP centered around packaging and cost are key focus areas while initiating new packaging project. Our customers (internal & external) are at top of our mind while designing new packaging.

Q6: What are the key success factors for suppliers in packaging industry?

Consistent quality, service and cost are key factors for success.

Q7: What are the challenges of customers in the packaging industry?

Getting right partner to deliver consistent quality is the biggest challenge for customers in the packaging industry.

Q8: What are the recent trends in packaging industry that has impacted the market more than others?

There is focus on providing high level service, bring in new technology at affordable price and partnering in new developments has raised the level of packaging generated from India. The world now realizes that India can deliver the best.

Q9: Where do you see packaging industry in 5 years from now?

I see more foreign players setting up their manufacturing units in India to bring in new technologies. Quality & System driven approach will take a center stage for survival of any packaging professional.

Q10: Any Suggestion for - www.packagingconnections.com

You are doing a good job. Keep it up.

Rahul Bhargava, Director | Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited

“The world now realizes that India can deliver the best.”