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AMERICA LATINA requirement from the FENA APD ( Furukawa Electric North America - Automotive Products Division ) suppliers ’ manual , guaranteeing quality and safety with every single product in their supply chain . Most of the strategic partners have witnessed the company ’ s growth encompassing more than two decades , since they first established in San Jose , California .
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“ Our commitment to suppliers is a win-win model , mainly in FURUKAWA products which are made with copper and resins . When the economy has gone through a difficult period , most suppliers have been supportive and able to understand different situations ; they have been certified for quality control purposes , thus strengthening our supply chain ; they have displayed our mutual commitment to price , delivery and quality ,” added Euyoqui .
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Furukawa ’ s other 30 affiliates around the world are also strategic partners . In-house experiences and other exchanges make way for data sharing , manufacture improvements and better design practices . Furukawa Electric Group organizes periodic meet-ups with team members from all around the world , for the purpose of sharing information and updating affiliates about the brand ’ s most recent achievements . FURUKAWA was in charge of presenting the best practices for airbag connections during the last year , providing knowledge and data to engineers and executives
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