Manufacturing Magazine April 2015 | Page 87

JANESVILLE DE MÉXICO
JANESVILLE DE MÉXICO
LATIN AMERICA
Claudia Cervantes : We are a dynamic entity , constantly upgrading our operations . This is why we will engage in a vast quantity of projects this year and upcoming ones . We are currently in the middle of SAP implementation , configuring it for deployment into the company ’ s manufacturing plants in the United States . Since this facility will become a direct supplier to General Motors in 2016 , by the end of this year the Celaya plant will also be certified under ISO : 14000 standards ( for environmental management ) and Quality Systems Basics ( QSB ).
Afterwards , Total Productive Maintenance ( TPM ) will be implemented in both Uruapan and Celaya . We are also developing innovative solutions with recyclable fibers , substituting plastic pieces for certain automotive applications , which we expect will help us grow the Celaya plant ’ s capacity within the next five years .

“ Our operation would not be possible without our suppliers ’ commitment and support ; we consider them our business partners ”

– Claudia Cervantes , Managing Director for Janesville de México
BRAL : Do you consider expansion abroad as part of your short-term plans ? CC : The Mexican automotive industry is currently thriving . It has an outstanding growth rate forcing us to focus on the domestic market . However , we constantly monitor the South American market for opportunities .
BRAL : In which ways have suppliers improved logistics for Janesville de Mexico ? CC : Our current globalized economy demands efficiency in logistics , new devices and elements
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