Interview with Rahul Bhargava, Director | Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited

The primary role of the team is to help stabilize molecules by designing non infringing packaging which is compliant both in terms of regulatory & customers. Here the customers could be internal departments within the organization as well external ones viz. manufacturers of material & machine. Once the basic objective is achieved, we focus on graphics, printing technology and anti –counterfeiting features to be adopted at minimum cost

Automating novel packaging systems, Harmonization, reduce bulk in packaging, developing patentable packaging and cost improvement are the key challenges at work.

There is need for improvement in Packaging machine industry for sure. Our focus should be on quality & systems so as to reach zero defect level.

I see my organization setting the benchmark for novelty in packaging, quality, systems and deliverables expected from packaging industry.

Focus on self development which will result in my organization utilizing my services to full potential. I am not in favor of sharing my work plan in open forums.

Improvise on benchmarked pack, Build USP centered around packaging and cost are key focus areas while initiating new packaging project. Our customers (internal & external) are at top of our mind while designing new packaging.

Consistent quality, service and cost are key factors for success.

Getting right partner to deliver consistent quality is the biggest challenge for customers in the packaging industry.

There is focus on providing high level service, bring in new technology at affordable price and partnering in new developments has raised the level of packaging generated from India. The world now realizes that India can deliver the best.

I see more foreign players setting up their manufacturing units in India to bring in new technologies. Quality & System driven approach will take a center stage for survival of any packaging professional.

You are doing a good job. Keep it up.