DRIVING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

We are addressing supply chain challenges through a multi-pronged strategy that balances operational efficiency with long-term resilience

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With over two decades of cross-industry experience across ACC (Lafarge-Holcim), Valvoline Cummins (Ashland Inc), Jubilant Organosys and Kajaria Ceramics, Deepak Gulati, Chief Supply Chain Officer Vedanta Aluminium brings expertise in building and executing value-driven supply chain strategies with sharp focus on cost, service excellence and safety. He has led end-to-end global, regional and India supply chain operations across multiple plants, warehouses and multicultural environments.

Known for embedding continuous improvement and six sigma thinking in daily operations, he combines analytical rigour with creative problem-solving. In an interview, Gulati said that the company is building a future-ready supply chain by shifting to greener logistics, accelerating Al-driven digitalisation, and moving towards end-to-end logistics contracts to drive sustainability, intelligence and cost efficiency.

What are the biggest supply chain challenges you face today in managing such a large-scale aluminium operation, and how are you balancing efficiency with resilience?

Operating one of the largest aluminium production ecosystems in the world comes with a unique set of supply chain challenges, especially in today's volatile global environment. Traditional trade flows have been disrupted, making demand forecasting more complex due to tariff uncertainties and cross-border restrictions.