The expansion of the aquaculture sector can be attributed to changes in people's food consumption patterns all around the world. The growth of the retail market and the ease with which the product is available through multiple sales channels, make it convenient for customers to purchase packaged aquaculture which drives sales figures. Aquaculture is currently an absolute necessity for meeting food demand and supply. However, industry participants are obliged to deliver high-quality, disease-free products by growing in a sanitary environment. With a decade of experience at hand, Abba Kaba Overseas, established in 2013, has become one of the leading seafood exporters from India, placing the utmost emphasis on quality delivery to its consumers worldwide.
The company has been sourcing prawns and shrimp from the best suppliers, with quality assurance beginning right from procurement and continuing through processing, packaging, and dispatching its products in the most hygienic conditions. Abba Kaba Overseas currently has its own processing plant in place and is awaiting approval from various government authorities. Sudhanshu Sekhar Kar, Managing Director, has been steering the growth bandwagon of the company and has been instrumental in driving the needed
innovation when it comes to carrying out operations in the most quality-conscious manner. He personally oversees all these departments to ensure operational excellence is achieved at all times. Being an MBA graduate, and having an academic career in teaching, training, and research in the field of International Business, Sudhanshu thoroughly understands the in and out when it comes to managing a business in general and international business in particular.
“The most crucial business obstacle for any given organization is expense management, as keeping fixed overhead expenses low is critical for the survival and growth of any business. The technique we use is to analyze these expenses and convert fixed expenses into variable expenses”, says Sudhanshu Sekhar Kar, Managing Director, Abba Kaba Overseas.
“Further, human resources are the most valuable asset of any firm and are essential for success. As a result, work culture is critical for any organization's growth. Our regular procedures for achieving organizational goals include personnel training, motivation, and appreciation”, adds Sudhanshu. Sudhanshu Sekhar Kar, with his extensive industry experience in achieving operational excellence, has been essential in directing the company's juggernaut. He holds a postgraduate degree in chemistry from Sambalpur University, Odisha as well as an MBA with a marketing specialization from Utkal University, Odisha. Following his academic qualifications, he worked for two years in marketing planning and forecasting. Then his love of teaching drew him to academia, where he spent more than 12 years before joining Abba Kaba as one of the promoters. His expertise is best applied to export documents and procedures that are supported by data analysis and market predictions. He has been the company's Director in Charge of Marketing since its start.
Ensuring Utmost Quality Standards
Abba Kaba Overseas' vision is to provide world-class seafood products that meet all international requirements. The company aspires to be the most sought-after option for seafood consumers worldwide. Sudhanshu feels that engaging with overseas buyers and local raw material suppliers on a regular basis, as well as attending industry meetings, will help in staying abreast of the market's periodic improvements. And, based on this, Abba Kaba Overseas purchases the appropriate raw materials, stockpiles the finished products and sells them to various nations via a well-established supply chain.
Sharing a piece of advice, Sudhanshu concludes, “If one wishes to be a leader, regardless of industry vertical, he/she must have strong self-belief. They must challenge themselves and learn from their business blunders. Keeping oneself engaged in continuous learning about the corporate environment is critical. Hard work, honesty, and devotion are the cornerstones to company success.”
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