Nestle is the world's largest food and beverage company operating in 189 countries. It produces a wide range of products including Maggi noodles, its most popular brand in India. Maggi noodles were introduced in India in 1982 and quickly gained popularity for being ready to cook in just 2 minutes. Nestle uses advanced machinery to efficiently manufacture Maggi through an eight step process involving mixing, cutting, steaming, drying and packaging. Nestle has a functional plant layout with different production units working independently. It prioritizes quality control and uses various tools to effectively manage its global supply chain.