Manufacturing Magazine February 2015 | Page 59

AMERICA LATINA finally joining Nexans ’ global subsidiary network , provides the company with the corporation ’ s experience and advantages , strengthening its presence by having a market share of 15 percent .
“ The corporation has supported us relentlessly ; we have access to the same kind of technology as the rest of affiliates worldwide , even though Nexans is practically a new brand in the domestic market . Also , in just a few years we experienced the transition from a family-run enterprise into a global operation ,” Silva added .
Value Chain and Suppliers ’ Role
The procurement and logistics department is in charge of a vast array of operations from obtaining raw material up to product distribution . The company operates based in the brand ’ s global value chain , striving to secure the best materials and procedures available ; for example , logistics obtains from Chile and Peru ’ s subsidiaries , the highest quality copper for cable production .

“ The pillar of our business strategies is focused in the individuals comprising our staff : trained , motivated , skilled professionals able to understand our clients ’ needs . These are core values to accomplish our highest goals ”

– Luis Ernesto Silva Monterrey ,
CEO of Nexans Colombia
“ Suppliers play a very important role in the company ’ s value chain ; some of them are vital for us from obtaining raw material up to waste management , with packaging and freights worth mentioning , too ,” Silva remarked . www . nexans . co 59