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INTRODUCTIONs
Mother Dairy is a well-known brand in India that operates in the dairy
and food processing industry. It was established in 1974 as a wholly-
owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB),
which was formed by the Government of India to promote, finance, and
support various dairy-related activities across the country.
Mother Dairy plays a significant role in the dairy sector by procuring milk
from farmers, processing it, and distributing a wide range of dairy
products to consumers. The company has a strong focus on quality,
hygiene, and innovation in its product offerings. Besides milk, Mother
Dairy produces and sells a variety of dairy products such as curd, butter,
ghee, ice cream, cheese, and various packaged dairy items.
The brand has become synonymous with reliability and trust, providing
consumers with fresh and nutritious dairy products. Mother Dairy has
established a network of milk procurement from local farmers,
contributing to the economic well-being of rural communities.
Additionally, the company has ventured into other food segments,
offering fruits and vegetables, edible oils, and frozen foods under its
Safal and Dhara brands.
Over the years, Mother Dairy has become a trusted household name,
known for its emphasis on quality, hygiene, and nutrition. The brand
continues to evolve and adapt to changing consumer preferences while
maintaining its focus on supporting farmers and promoting sustainable
dairy practices.
CHAPTER-02
ORGANIZATION PROFILE
Mother Dairy is a leading dairy company in India, founded in 1974 as a wholly-
owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The
company operates in various segments, including milk and dairy products,
fruits and vegetables, and edible oils. Mother Dairy is known for its
commitment to quality and safety in food products.
3. Supply Chain: Mother Dairy has a robust supply chain that involves
procurement of milk from farmers through a cooperative model. This ensures a
steady and reliable source of raw material.
The Plant is having global certification like FSSC 22000, FSSAI , US FDA
certificate, SGF, Star K Kosher, HALAL ,SEDEX to name a few.
The plants are regularly being audited & approved by major Food MNC’s.
In-house R&D innovation center having world class research and testing
in fracture for development of new products and continuous excellences
in quality.
Vision:
Mission:
4] Workflow model
1) Collection:
a. Farmers supply raw milk to collection centers.
b. Milk Quality checks are performed to ensure milk meets
standards.
c. Milk is transported to the processing plant.
2) Reception and Testing:
a. Milk is received at the processing plant.
b. Initial quality tests are conducted for temperature, acidity,
and composition.
3) Separation:
a. Milk is separated into cream and skim milk using centrifugal
separators.
b. Cream and skim milk are stored separately.
4) Standardization:
a. Adjustments are made to the fat content of milk to meet
specific product requirements.
b. Standardized milk is prepared by blending cream and skim
milk in the desired proportions.
5) Pasteurization:
a. Milk is heated to a specific temperature for a set duration to
eliminate harmful bacteria.
b. Pasteurized milk is rapidly cooled.
6) Homogenization:
a. Milk is subjected to high-pressure homogenization to break
down fat globules and ensure a uniform texture.
7) Cooling and Storage:
a. Milk is cooled and stored in tanks.
b. Quality checks are performed before further processing.
8) Packaging:
a. Milk is filled into various packaging formats, such as bottles,
cartons, or pouches.
b. Packaging is automated and follows hygiene standards.
9) Quality Control:
a. Ongoing quality checks are conducted to ensure the product
meets safety and regulatory standards.
10) Distribution:
a. Packaged milk is transported to distribution centers.
b. From distribution centers, it is delivered to retail outlets,
supermarkets, and other points of sale.
11) Retail:
a. The product reaches the end consumer through retail
channels.
12) Waste Management:
a. Waste generated during the processing is managed
responsibly, adhering to environmental standards.
13) Maintenance and Cleaning:
a. Regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment and
facilities are crucial for ensuring hygiene and product quality.
14) Compliance and Documentation:
a. The entire process must comply with food safety and
regulatory standards.
b. Documentation of all processes, quality checks, and
compliance measures is maintained.
5] Product/ Service profile
1. Dairy Products:
Milk: Mother Dairy is known for its fresh and pure milk. They
offer different variants such as full cream, toned, double-
toned, and skimmed milk.
Curd (Yogurt): Mother Dairy produces and sells a range of
curd products, including plain curd and flavoured yogurt.
Buttermilk: Mother Dairy offers buttermilk, a traditional
Indian beverage made from cultured milk.
2. Ice Creams:
Mother Dairy is involved in the production and distribution
of ice creams. They offer a variety of flavours and types,
catering to different consumer preferences.
3. Cheese:
Mother Dairy produces and sells different types of cheese,
including processed cheese and paneer (Indian cottage
cheese).
4. Ghee:
Ghee, a clarified butter commonly used in Indian cuisine, is
also a part of Mother Dairy's product line.
5. Fruits and Vegetables:
Mother Dairy is involved in the procurement and marketing
of fresh fruits and vegetables. They often have a network of
fruit and vegetable booths or kiosks.
6. Grocery and Staples:
In some locations, Mother Dairy may offer grocery and staple
items, providing a one-stop shopping experience.
7. Safal:
Mother Dairy operates under the brand name "Safal" for its
range of fresh fruits and vegetables. Safal stores are
commonly found in various cities.
8. Milk Booths:
Mother Dairy operates a network of milk booths or outlets
where consumers can purchase fresh dairy products directly.
9. Quality Assurance:
Mother Dairy emphasizes quality assurance and food safety
in its production processes. The brand is often associated
with providing pure and unadulterated products.
6] Ownership pattern
7] Achievements / Awards
Achievement
Awards(2023)
Product lines
The company offers a wide variety of products and is
spread over multiple sectors: Mother Dairy deals with milk
and other dairy products like ice creams, fruits,
vegetables, groceries, edible oil, beverages, frozen food,
under its brand name.
Geographical Advantage
Ease of accessibility, very strong and focussed
distribution at low cost and meeting the demands of the
target market has been possible due to the locational
advantage which the company practices.
Committed Human Capital
The brand has the strength of over 3000 employees who
are loyal and service-oriented in nature giving a
competitive advantage to the brand.
Efficient marketing solutions
Mother dairy has come up with unique marketing
strategies and solutions to cater to the untapped markets
along with practising the First Mover Advantage in several
market segments, giving them a competitive edge.
Strong Financial Position
Mother Dairy charges higher prices than their competitors
which leads to a competitive advantage in terms of higher
capacity to invest in market research and development for
innovation. The brand also invests in High tech IT
infrastructure for increased efficiency which is a result of
a stronger financial position.
Patenting the products
Mother Dairy has generated a wide range of products over
the years which have been patented and copyrighted
under the Intellectual property rights and by buying those
rights from the creators which have in turn given them a
huge competitive advantage.
Barriers to Entry
There are barely any barriers to entry in the industry
which leads to the emergence of new competitors causing
a threat to the brand. There are new entrants in the
market because of the reduced costs and increasing
efficiencies in terms of customer reach through media
platforms globally and domestically.
Big Competitors
A few famous brands are directly aligned with the
products also sold by mother dairy lie Amul, Britannia
Kisan, Heinz, and Nestle
Debt:
the brand is majorly dependent on debt to expand from the
past decade, which should be avoided, else it will lead to
huge interest costs.
Debt:
the brand is majorly dependent on debt to expand from the
past decade, which should be avoided, else it will lead to
huge interest costs.
Greater bargaining power in the hands of the
consumer
due to this reason, there is a negative effect on the pricing
of the products, the company should focus on changing its
business model than making other cosmetic changes.
Government Policies
brand should look upon the environmental and other
safety aspects which are made compulsory by the
government to follow to sustain properly. The changing
regulations and stricter rules might be challenging to
overcome for the brand.
Environmental Issues
The Sustainability trends around the world might affect
the brand’s image negatively, and the brand might get
criticism from the environmental influencers ultimately
leading to declining in sales.
Labour Force
The negative word of mouth regarding the organizational
problems might lead to exhaustion of the labour force and
the low availability of skilled labour in the market can
make it difficult to employ labour.