Mumbai Dabbawala

Introduction

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? Dabbawala a perfect management system was started

before independence during the british rule in 1890’s.
? The cost of service which they use to provide at that point

of time was Rs. 2 per month.
? Each Dabbawala earns about Rs.5000 to Rs.6000 per

month.
? Now the total turnover of the Dabbawala is Rs.50 crores.

Lessons for Business Management

Supply Chain Management & Logistics
-Time management

-Error free service

-Team work

Time Management
• Delivery process with time slot
Pick up Dabba from the Residence/caterer between 9.30 a.m to 10.30am Unloading and sorting at destination station 11.20 am to 12.30 pm Journey in local train 10.34 a.m -11.20 a.m

Sorting at destination station n retuen journey – 2.48pm 3.30pm

Collection of empty Dabba. 1.15 pm to 2.30 pm

Delivery to the respective customer at exactly 12.30 pm – 1pm

Returning Dadda to residence/ caterer 3.30pm -4.00pm

Error Free Service
? Coding system

? Keep extras for fault tolerance

Team Work
? Working with team is the strength of the Dabbawalas. Also Team work

is the key aspect of their inner self satisfaction (proved by research)

? One Tiffin box goes from many hands of the Dabbawalas & finally

reaches at exact destination which show success of their Team Work

Organizational Structure

Maintaining Discipline
? Wearing white cap during work hours ? Reporting to duty on time ? Behave properly and respect customers ? Carry identity card

? No alcohol drinking and smoking during work hours

Implementing Technology
? Taking orders through SMS

? The Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Charity Trust set up a

computer center to teach English and Computer skills

Corporate Social Responsibility
? Started Dharmashala in Bhimashankar district in the year

1930
? Maharashtra government prorogates HIV awareness

through Dabbawalas channel
? Innovative workplace programmes caries HIV prevention

“STOP AIDS, KEEP THE PROMISE”

SWOT Analysis
Strengths
• Simplicity in organization
• Coordination, team sprit, and time management

• Customer satisfaction

Weaknesses
• High dependability on local trains
• Limited access to education

SWOT Analysis
Opportunities
• Wide Range Publicity • Operational Cost Is Low • Catering

Threats
• Indirect threats from fast food and hotels

• Change in timings
• Company transport

PORTERS FIVE FORCE THEORY

Achievement
? World record in "Best Time Management". ? Name in "Gunnies Book" of world record. ? Registered with Ripley’s "Believe it or Not". ? ISO 9001:2000 certificate given by the joint accreditation system of

Australia and New Zealand.
? Prince Charles personally visited and saw their operations. ? Richards Branson’s traveled with them in local train and delivered tiffin

box to employees of Virgin Atlantic.

Latest updates
? Mumbai cops to take help from dabbawalas to tackle

terrorism
? Dabbawalas to market Reliance Power IPO. ? Mumbai dabbawallas to share success mantra in Dubai

Conclusion..
? The Organizational of Dabbawala is biggest and busiest in world. ? Hard Work and Sincerity are the main factor. ? Great time management during floods.



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