Beyond borders: a glimpse into my life as a supply chain consultant
Yogesh Dudhane - March 6
What’s the best reason to fly halfway across the world? Some might say adventure, for others it might be chocolate and French fries. But for me it was something even more fulfilling: collaborating with my colleagues to make a real impact in supply chain planning.
Packing bags, unpacking ideas
A few months ago, I packed my bags and flew from Mumbai to Belgium to attend the Life Sciences and Consumer Goods seminar at our head office. It wasn’t just another business trip. It was a front-row seat to be at the heart of the collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving that make working at our company so unique and motivating. These seminars truly reflect our commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering the best solution for our customers.
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The perks of a global team
Being part of a global team means much more than just working across time zones. It means sharing ideas with colleagues from around the world, learning how customers operate in different markets, and getting exposed to unique industry challenges.
One of my favorite moments from the seminar was a breakout session with consultants from different regions. We discussed our approaches to ongoing projects, shared what worked (and what didn’t), and brainstormed fresh strategies. It was a crash course in real-world problem-solving, the kind of learning you won’t find in textbooks or online courses.
And let’s not forget about the unexpected cultural exchanges. Like realizing that Belgian spicy food is not exactly the same as what we call ‘spicy’.
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Shortcuts to smarter problem-solving
In consulting, every day is unique and every challenge is different too. At the seminar, I had the chance to hear directly from industry leaders like Roche and Kraft Heinz about their supply chain challenges and how our Unison Planning™ solution is helping them overcome hurdles.
That’s when it hit me: we’re not just planning supply chains, we’re transforming them. Seeing how our work impacts global brands made me even more excited about what we do.
The power of face-to-face connections
At our office in India, my day-to-day work is naturally project-focused. However, attending this seminar reminded me of how powerful in-person collaboration can be.
Meeting colleagues I’d only seen on Teams calls, discussing upcoming functionalities over coffee, and sharing a laugh between sessions, all of it added a new dimension to our teamwork.
Of course, no trip to Belgium is complete without indulging in chocolate and French fries. But, beyond the food, what I brought back home was a deeper connection with my colleagues and renewed energy for the impact we’re making.
Do you have big ideas for global impact?
Yogesh Dudhane
Senior Supply Chain Consultant
Biography
Yogesh joined OMP in 2018 and is involved in delivering OMP projects in LCS industry. He mainly operates from our Indian Office in Mumbai. He enjoys collaborating closely with customers to shape a supply chain planning solution that meets their current needs and future aspirations.