Vikram Agarwal

Chief Operations Officer, Danone

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“There is a very interesting concept in the industry which is evolving now which is going beyond resilience. Resilience is about having the ability to supply in a volatile world. And this one is called antifragility. Antifragility is that as the world becomes more volatile your systems become stronger.”

— From Resilience in a disruptive world is all about making your supply chain anti-fragile: Vikram Agarwal, Fortune India (May 01, 2025)
“We have taken efficiency to a level where any small disturbance somewhere causes a global crisis. A ship sails slightly sideways in the Swiss canal for three weeks. All the east west trade is stopped. Could you have imagined it 20 years ago?”

— From Resilience in a disruptive world is all about making your supply chain anti-fragile: Vikram Agarwal, Fortune India (May 01, 2025)
“I think first and foremost is what I call the four C's. The first C is about cost competitiveness. Second one is around cash. The third one is around customer service. And the fourth one is around carbon. So customer service, cost, cash and carbon.”

— From #198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence, Alcott Global (October 09, 2024)
“We were the first company to announce that we will reduce the methane emissions coming from the milk supply chain by 30% by 2030 and we could have the confidence to take such a bold commitment because I think we know how to do it.”

— From #198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence, Alcott Global (October 09, 2024)

Recent appearances

Resilience in a disruptive world is all about making your supply chain anti-fragile: Vikram Agarwal

May 01, 2025 · 📺 Fortune India

"Nutrition is at the heart of Danone's mission, from creating high-protein yogurts to hydration solutions and specialised nutrition.

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#198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence

October 09, 2024 · 📺 Alcott Global

Hosted by Radu Palamariu In this episode, I interviewed Vikram Agarwal, Danone's Chief Operations Officer. Vikram provided an overview of Danone's global supply chain, which spans 55 countries and 48,000 employees and integrates economic growth with social responsibility. As well as shared his career journey and the strategic role of supply chains in driving business value. Vikram outlines Danone’s approach to balancing short-term challenges with long-term vision using the 4C framework: Customer Centricity, Cost Competitiveness, Cash Efficiency, and Carbon Reduction. He shares how these str…

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Recent appearances

Resilience in a disruptive world is all about making your supply chain anti-fragile: Vikram Agarwal

#198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence