Last Orders
profitability
India-specific
Set in India; the figures and context are India’s.What this case is about
Your client is a leading beverage manufacturer operating in India. Recently they have been experiencing a 5 to 10 percent decline in profitability over the past one to two years. This decline is specific to their beer segment and has not affected revenues, which remain stable. The client wants you to analyze the causes of this decline and propose recommendations to address the issue.
Objective
Diagnose the reasons for the decline in profitability for the client's beer segment, focusing on cost drivers, and recommend solutions to improve profitability.
Skills this case tests
Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation