<p>Roles &amp; Responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Analyzed pricing trends, demand patterns, and cost structures to support business feasibility assessments and strategic decision-making.</li>
<li>Conducted extensive primary research with 250+ manufacturers and dealers, generating data-driven insights to evaluate market opportunities and business viability.</li>
<li>Performed in-depth data analysis and mining to identify trends, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities, supporting management in strategic planning.</li>
<li>Developed structured Excel-based analyses for tracking cost drivers, pricing scenarios, and demand forecasts, aiding in financial decision-making.</li>
<li>Supported preparation of business reports and presentations, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.</li>
<li>Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, R&amp;D) to align business strategies with market insights and operational capabilities.</li>
<li>Gained exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations (700 MT/month), understanding cost structures, operational dependencies, and financial implications.</li>
<li>Assisted in tracking key performance and cost metrics, contributing to budget monitoring and variance understanding.</li>
<li>Maintained organized datasets and documentation to support reporting, analysis, and informed decision-making.</li>
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<p><strong>Research Project</strong></p>
<p>Barriers in Quick Commerce: A Sustainable Framework&rdquo;</p>
<ul>
<li>Conducted primary research on operational barriers in India&rsquo;s quick commerce industry using data from 100 Q-commerce professionals across supply chain, logistics, operations, and technology functions.</li>
<li>Designed and analyzed a 100-item structured questionnaire using IBM SPSS and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to identify critical operational challenges in Q-commerce.</li>
<li>Identified and classified 10 major operational barrier factors including financial strain, last-mile delivery inefficiencies, workforce management, inventory disruptions, and customer expectation pressures.</li>
<li>Developed a Composite Barrier Severity Index (CBSI) to prioritize business-critical operational risks and recommend strategic interventions.</li>
<li>Proposed system-level managerial recommendations focused on profitability optimization, technology integration, workforce retention, and supply chain resilience.</li>
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