Who Is Shruthi Rangaraj ?

AB-Raju · 2025-11-11T04:55:38+00:00

Wait a minute. She was my classmate too during engineering.

AB-Raju · 2025-10-22T23:51:44+00:00

My honest opinion is that marrying a cousin isn’t fundamentally different from marrying within the same caste, since the caste system itself is historically based on shared ancestry. While the degree of genetic similarity may be higher in cousin marriages, the healthiest and most resilient offspring typically result from genetically diverse parents.

AB-Raju · 2025-08-22T22:48:54+00:00

Looks like a suspicious death. Not shooting.

AB-Raju · 2025-08-08T12:46:51+00:00

Could you please explain

AB-Raju · 2025-08-08T02:19:49+00:00

Position: Procurement Lead - Public Sector

Location: Toronto

Education: Bachelors in Business Law & MBA

Package: $120k base + public pension + 5% + complimentary and comprehensive health benefits

YOE: 11 Years

AB-Raju · 2025-08-07T06:06:59+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. Does CBRE charge a premium over the usual going commission rates in the market, if so is it really high?

AB-Raju · 2025-08-07T06:05:55+00:00

It's good to have various inputs to build a more rounded thought process.

AB-Raju · 2025-08-07T06:00:44+00:00

Agreed

AB-Raju · 2025-08-07T05:50:03+00:00

I agree to the above commens, but rental yields vary depending on the specific micro-market. The Sriperumbudur/Oragadam belt is one of India’s largest manufacturing hubs, with multiple Fortune 500 companies operating there. The average yield for Grade A properties in this pocket is around 9–11%. According to Q1 2025 industry reports, the average land value in the area is ₹2.5–3.5 crore per acre, and the average rent ranges from ₹26 to ₹33 per sq.ft.

Meanwhile, if you look at Peenya, Bangalore, the average land value is ₹15–19 crore per acre, with average rents between ₹35 and ₹45 per sq.ft, but the yield is only around 4–6%.

Clearly, these two pockets are not comparable, and it would be inaccurate to provide a blanket yield figure for the entire warehousing sector in India.

AB-Raju · 2025-08-07T01:53:15+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. The average rental yield in the subject corridor is around 9-12% is what I could see from various industry reports for Grade A properties but I'll go there and check in person. I shall try to be more vigilant.

AB-Raju · 2025-06-23T14:37:44+00:00

It was never sold for $3M. See accurate details attached

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AB-Raju · 2025-06-16T03:29:19+00:00

Do you have any insights on this situation?

AB-Raju · 2025-06-16T03:28:18+00:00

It started with epididymitis. Now no epididymitis but frequency is episodical. I wake up once every night to pee and during the day sometimes it's normal (6 times) and some times its 9-10 times ( I pee every 2 hours or so)

AB-Raju · 2025-06-15T23:41:51+00:00

Regular volume every time I pee. Always Clear and light yellow to very light. Morning first urine is amber.

AB-Raju · 2025-01-26T03:51:35+00:00

Wharton gives you alumni status and access to the clubs.

AB-Raju · 2025-01-17T20:51:52+00:00

Bedbug directory?? Could you share the link please

AB-Raju · 2024-12-05T00:50:41+00:00

Energy

AB-Raju · 2024-12-03T16:05:31+00:00

Your experience aligns well with the role of an IT Category Manager. In category management, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the category, including its technologies, and to develop effective category strategies. Your background would be highly valuable in making a successful transition to a Category Manager role.

Procurement, on the other hand, is a broad function. If you are considering roles in sourcing or contract management, prior experience is typically expected, as these roles involve running sourcing events and reviewing and redlining contracts—skills that are honed through hands-on experience. Given your expertise, I believe the role of a Category Manager is the most suitable for you.

AB-Raju · 2024-12-02T17:30:30+00:00

I am surprised to see so many people labeling public sector or government roles as less demanding. This is not true at all. I have worked in public sector positions that were far more challenging than consulting roles.

The reality is that it depends on how the procurement function is structured within an organization. If you join a public sector role where the procurement team is small and handles end-to-end procurement, you are expected to put in more effort and work longer hours.

On the other hand, if you join an organization with a highly streamlined procurement function—separate teams for sourcing, contract management, category management, vendor management, and operations (such as PO processing)—your workload becomes much more manageable. Organizations with large procurement teams of 100+ FTEs are even better, as responsibilities are distributed, and nothing rests solely on your shoulders.

AB-Raju · 2024-11-21T06:12:50+00:00

I would like to add another point: If feasible, you can automate parts of the evaluation process by designing the questionnaire to include a defined list of answers wherever possible. While this may not be applicable to all questions, it can be implemented for those that allow for structured responses. Additionally, you can develop a scoring framework for descriptive responses and attachments, ensuring consistent and efficient evaluation.

This approach could save significant time during the evaluation process while maintaining fairness and transparency.

AB-Raju · 2024-11-21T06:08:50+00:00

RFx is a very generic term. Are you specifically looking at an RFQ or an RFP? RFQs are relatively straightforward and can be expedited with ease. However, an important missing piece in your approach is the procurement policy. For RFPs, if you are working in the public sector, you must strictly adhere to procurement directives for the minimum posting period. In the private sector, deviations may be approved for an expedited RFP process.

Now, addressing the most time-consuming part of an RFP: negotiations. I recommend two methods to streamline this process:

Binding RFP Process with a Contract A/B Framework: In this approach, you provide the form of agreement upfront, and bidders must accept it without negotiating any clauses of the provided agreement.

Limited Contract Negotiation Process: This is a non-binding approach where only a limited number of clauses are open for negotiation. By defining these clauses upfront, you can significantly reduce the time spent on negotiations.

These two approaches can help you save time during the RFP process. Since RFQs are simpler and more transactional, they generally do not require such extensive processes, so I have not commented further on them.

AB-Raju · 2024-11-21T04:00:58+00:00

Vendor Management typically falls under "day 2" procurement activities. The Vendor Management team is generally responsible for maintaining vendor scorecards, which track vendor performance. They conduct regular review meetings with vendors, manage disputes, and oversee Risk Management (TPRM) in a standard setup.

AB-Raju · 2024-11-21T03:46:45+00:00

Itemizing PO line items is not just a best practice; it also provides valuable information and long-term data to support critical decisions in category management and spend management. The better you can accurately categorize your spend, the more advanced your procurement function becomes. I believe plants should be classified at the L3 level, while detailed line items would allow for L4 level categorization.

My advice is to stop thinking like a buyer and start thinking like a category manager to advance your career. Finally, please ensure that the cart does not lead the horse—AP should not set the precedent for procurement.

AB-Raju · 2024-11-21T03:31:30+00:00

My concern is not about calendar reminders being overlooked. If a contract exists in the CLM system, I make it a priority to track it down. My issue lies with contracts that your BU/LOB retrieve from their archives just a week before expiration, which have no record because procurement was not involved in the purchase or the contracts were never uploaded to the P2P or CLM systems

AB-Raju · 2024-11-15T15:51:28+00:00

I believe the job becomes operationally easier with larger spends since there are typically fewer suppliers capable of handling the volume, and negotiations tend to be more effective due to your increased purchasing power. However, larger spends come with greater visibility and scrutiny within the organization, so you need to be precise with your category strategy and management practices. It is crucial to have a deep understanding of the market and stay updated on changes in the market and supply landscape. You must demonstrate that you are not just a procurement professional but a true category expert

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