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Bharath Kurapati
December 2025
10 min read

Why CPG Teams Work Harder Every Year But Still Lose Money

Building and working with CPG brands over the years, I've noticed something unsettling: profitable brands working harder every quarter yet their margins keep shrinking. This article breaks down the four silent killers draining CPG profitability and why most losses are entirely preventable.

Profit Leaks CPG Operations Revenue Recovery
Bharath Kurapati
January 2026
7 min read

You Don't Get to Be Neutral About AI Anymore

Why CPG leaders must decide where AI belongs and where it doesn't

Your leadership team cannot remain neutral about AI. Indecision poses greater organizational risk than either embracing or rejecting it. This article provides a framework for CPG leaders to make deliberate choices about where AI creates leverage and where human craft must be protected.

AI Strategy Leadership Decision Framework