The Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) plan to create a template for a robust supply chain for India’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and help them reduce inventory costs appears to be bearing results through the ‘1000 VSME Programme.’ This was part of an interview conducted with Mr Furuhashi Takeyuki, JICA expert and Mr C S Patel, Chief Mentor, 1000VSME programme & Independent Director, SNS Foundation (Anand Group) which appeared in the Hindu Business Line on 15 September, 2015.