Supply Chain Efficiency In Pasta Manufacturing
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Consultant</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Bastak Instruments A.Ş. Laboratory Quality Control Divices. Production and management consultat.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Untaş A.Ş Flour, semolina and pasta production company. Consultant and production coordinator.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Kadooğlu Holding consultancy is given for Noddle and Pasta Production Project.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Yiğit Tarım A.Ş. Preparing a Pasta Factory</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Project</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Acarsan Holding Consultant and full-time Production Coordinator. 1.000 ton/day capacity flour mill is changed to 500 ton/day semolina and 600 tons/day flour mill for the new production concept. Pasta production capacity is incresed from less than 200 to 350 tons per day. Present 2 noddle lines put into production with new recipies incresing the capacity to 30 tons/day</li><li>Empa Kimya San.Tic.A.Ş. which produces shoe polish</li><li>Consultancy is given in research, development, production and quality for the Company of Sugarbee which produces Lollipops, Bonbons and Toffee confectionaries- in different markets.</li><li>Beşler Makarna Gıda San. A.Ş. Technical and Management Consultant Gaziantep Two mills with actual capacity of 400 tons / day was increased to over 500 tons / day by improving the capacity, special renovations and developments. An average of 150 tons / day working pasta lines were increased over 280 tons / day by similar improvements. In addition, the technical capacity of the personnel was increased by training.</li><li>Özmen Un San.Tic. A.Ş. Project Coordinator Gaziantep 500 ton/day Mill Project. Projection, purchasing and erection of the mill which consist of main parts from Bühler about 50 % the other 50 % from local supplier.</li><li>Untaş A.Ş. Plant Manager Çankırı Untaş A.Ş. is family-owned company. In the two years two new pasta lines are installed and the production capacity increased from 3.300 tons/month to 8.000 tons per month. Leading staff have been trained to keep pace with the new Technologies. Export increased from 500 tons to 4.000 tons per month.</li><li><span><span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Kombassan Kardelen A.Ş. General Manager Sakarya Kardelen is one of the pioneers as bottled water company in Turkey. Taken the responsibility of the company the sales amount increased from 300.000 USD to 1.200.000 USD per month.</li><li>TES-İŞ Trade Union Akay Hospital General Manager and International Relations Consultant Ankara Tes-İş is the trade union representing Energy workers is affiliated to ICEM (International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General<strong> </strong>Workers Union)<strong> </strong>and EMCEF (European Mine, Chemical, Energy Federation). As consultant to develop communication and cooperation with them. As The General Manager of Akay Hospital, a property of Tes-İş, Manage the whole hospital as an integrated unit serving a population. Measure performance of the whole hospital to ensure it meets defined patient needs. Ensure hospital HR policies and procedures are developed and implemented within good practice standards. Ensure that all staff have the skills necessary to fulfil their roles within the hospital.</li><li><span><span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Kombassan Komgıda A.Ş. Tech. General Manager Asst. Karaman I started working in Kombassan-Karaman “Food City Project’’ as Technical General Manager Assistant in 1998. We achieved 250 million Dollar investment consisting of pasta, semolina and flour factories with the latest improvements of machines with Buhler A.G. Switzerland.</li><li>Nuh’un Ankara Makarnası Gıda ve San. A.Ş. Production Supervisor Ankara the old factory of Nuh was in the centre of Ankara. They decided to construct a new plant out of the city. They created a new engineering team. I was selected as the Project manager for this team because my German and English was excellent, and the plant constructer was Buhler (Switzerland). We constructed and installed first part of this plant consisting of a pasta line, heating, cooling and transporting system.</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Q2. What are some efficient strategies to reduce costs without compromising quality or service levels in the pasta industry?</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Production cost                  </strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li class="MsoNormal">Choosing the ideal raw material. Purchasing the wheat at least 50% at harvesting time.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Producing semolina with high yield which needs skilled staff and choosing proper mill, ideal tempering and diagram.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Pasta production is very sophisticated process and takes 4-8 hours and has too much control parameters which has to be controlled continuously which effect cost saving through energy saving and waste production.</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong><strong>Optimizing Logistic management</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li class="MsoNormal">Supplying raw materials, packaging materials and distribute products to the market efficiently can significantly reduce costs.</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Q3. How do you ensure a seamless flow of materials and products through the supply chain?</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Implementing efficient logistics and supply chain practices.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Q4. What methods do you use for demand forecasting in pasta industry?</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Using past sales statistics and market trends and also collaborating with retailers.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Q5. How do you leverage your distribution network to improve overall supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction?</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Optimizing distribution routes. Cooperation with wholesalers and/or third-party logistic providers. Creating customer feedback loops by using partnerships with retailers.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Q6. Who are the main players in the pasta industry, and what market share or position does each represent?</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>In the world </strong></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; text-align: justify;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Barilla</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; text-align: justify;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Rana</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; text-align: justify;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->De Cecco</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; text-align: justify;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Nestle</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; text-align: justify;"><strong> Turkey <u> capacity</u> <u>domestic market share</u></strong></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; text-align: justify;"> Oba Nuh’un Ankara Makarnası (Noah's Ankara Pasta)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong>Mutlu Barilla (Filiz)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Doğa Arbel</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Q7. If you were an investor looking at companies within the space, what critical question would you pose to their senior management?</span></h2><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li class="MsoNormal">Local Grands and supports</li><li class="MsoNormal">Logistics cost of raw material and logistics cost to the market. Should be evaluated together.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Capacity and capacity utilization.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Raw material, Energy, labor, packaging and general production cost per ton pasta produced.  </li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
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