Tenali Investigates

The mystery of the missing margin

Maharaj welcomed Tenali with sweets. “Sales are up 18%!” he declared proudly.“But profit… has not moved.” Tenali tasted the sweet. “And what did you do next, Maharaj?” Maharaj – “We decided to control overheads.” Tenali raised an eyebrow. “Ah. When profit hides… overheads are always blamed.” He walked the shop floor. He noticed: Smaller batch […]

The Factory without Direction

Maharaj welcomed Tenali with pride.“Our targets are clear,” he said.“Turnover must grow 25%. Margin must improve. We must become market leaders.” Tenali listened quietly.He walked through the shop floor.Five product lines.Machines changing setups frequently.Dispatch team under pressure.Purchase team juggling vendors. Tenali asked,“Maharaj… what is your vision?” Maharaj replied confidently,“To grow. To increase margin. To lead […]

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