Report of A Case Study On Amul Dairy: Camel Milk Launch in India
Report of A Case Study On Amul Dairy: Camel Milk Launch in India
Report of A Case Study On Amul Dairy: Camel Milk Launch in India
TARGET SEGMENTS
Age Flavored milk- all age to strengthen their immunity, non -flavored
milk- 35+ (those with type 1 diabetes).
Positioning- A high nutrient milk product line with special medicinal properties
for health conscious consumers.
SWOT ANALYSIS
•Low availibility
•Robust Distribution network •Complex supply chain
•High Functional benefits •Short shelf Life
•Advantage of AMUL as Umbrella •Higher price compared to
brand. cow milk.
Strength Weakness
•Absence of major
competitor for camel
•Customer
Threat Opportunity mik
•Growing market of
reaction to taste is health concious
unknown. consumers
•Decreasing Camel •High Disposable
Population income of middle
class
•Export Opportunities
LEVELS OF PRODUCT
•Nutritional Benefits
•Insulin of 52 microunit per mL
Product
• Home delivery
Augmented • Availability across different channels
• Attractive packaging.
Product
Functional Benefits
1. Presence of Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Calcium
2. Beneficial for patients of Autism, Type 1 Diabetes patients( High Insulin)
3. Easy to digest
4. Can be consumed by lactose intolerants (baby boomers).
Packaging
1. Tetra packs- SKU sizes of 200mL, 500mL, 1L
2. Flavored Milk glass bottles- 200mL
3. Powder sachets -20 gram, 50 gram
SOURCING
Expected Quantity Sourced-
According to Union agriculture ministry’s 19th livestock census report of 2012,
Camel population in India is 400,000
Milch camels are estimated to be 210,000.
Note- It is difficult to collect milk directly as the camel breeders always keep moving place to place. Hence it is
to be collected through Camel Milk Breeders Associations (CMBA) and supply it to the nearest milk producing
cooperatives
Camels can breed 1 calf every 2.5 years
(http://www.bwcindia.org/Web/Awareness/LearnAbout/Camels.html)
Camels on average have a 15 years fertility period and hence can give birth to 5-6 calves
Total Lactation period of camel- 15 months
Weaning period of camel calf- 10 months
Daily milk yield of Dromedaries Camel in India- 6.9 litres
Average milk requirement of camel calf- 2 litres per day
Average expected milk output from Indian Camels- 5 litres per day (with some allowances for domestic
consumption)
(http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/x6528e/x6528e02.htm)
OPERATIONS-
1. TetraPak /Flavored milk - Pasteurization, Packaging (Pasteurisation at High Temperature & less
time-UHT which prevents de-naturation of proteins)
2. Milk powder- Spray-drying, Packaging (Spray drying is considered as it is around 10 times less
costlier than Free-drying)
SCM Model-
Modern Retail or e-
commerce channel partners
Individual herders/farmers will be organized by Camel Milk Breeders Associations (CMBA) in Village
level cooperative societies (VCS) (with chilling units). The collections from VCS will be send via
refrigerated or non-refrigerated insulated stainless steel tankers (designed for 1’ increase in
temperature in 24hrs) to State- level Milk Processing Union or Plant. After processing and packaging,
the finished product will be send to Exclusive brand outlets or Modern retail stores or warehouses of e-
commerce partners via various brand wholesalers.
PRICING
Cost of raw camel milk procurement- Rs. 40 per litre (https://www.business-
standard.com/article/companies/amul-gets-fssai-nod-for-camel-milk-to-launch-by-march-2017-
116120101427_1.html)
Operational costs for cow’s milk- 5% of procurement costs (as per case study)
Around 80% of the retail price is supposed to be returned to the camel herders.
Premium pricing strategy is intended for the upliftment, encouragement and formalization of the
nomadic herders. Also, the incentives will encourage in better fodder and immunization programs of
the camels.
PROMOTION MIX
1. Trade discounts
Trade discounts to retailers for purchasing and providing favorable shelf positions.
2. Trade fairs- To attract bulk buyers.
3. Tie ups with Export promotion Bodies for exporting in established Camel milk
markets in Middle East region.
4. Bundling -500mL camel milk + 20g Amul chocolate (confectionery forms 0.6% of
Amul’s retail share).
5. Tie ups with premium gym owners and chains like Gold gym to attract health
conscious segment.
6. Free samples-Organizing Camps outside public parks to attract diabetes patients and
making them try Camel milk samples
Advertisement
ATL Techniques
1. Articles in health and fitness magazines.
2. Purchasing spots on national TV channel
BTL Techniques
1. Social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
2. Collaborating with websites like Healthkart.com to sell products using invites only.
3. Direct mails by online channel partners.
BRANDING
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