AI is revolutionizing supply chains, logistics, and quick commerce. In this exclusive conversation, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & MD of Nestlé India, about how AI is transforming Nestlé’s operations—from Maggi production to predictive demand forecasting and logistics efficiency.From cutting logistics costs by ₹500 million to using AI for real-time demand forecasting and faster distribution, discover how AI-driven predictive models are changing the game for businesses and consumers alike.(00:00) Introduction(01:50) How AI can help utilise all the data of consumer companies(03:30) The data and forecasting in coffee(05:43) The value of AI should be before it leaves the factories(08:18) AI and crop estimates(10:05) importance of data integrity(11:00) Logistics, delivery, and offtake cycles(13:21) Stocking and AI predictive(15:49) Quick commerce(17:55) Optimise volume business to pay for disaggregated business(19:46) Understanding the consumer space(21:30) Category wise consumer trends(22:44) Premiumisation for Nestle(24:00) What Nestle stands for

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