STABILUS , S . A . DE C . V .
supported by an SAP CRM and by STAB3P proprietary software , involved in every new product release and re-engineering in Stabilus ’ four divisions . For foreign trade purposes , Stabilus Mexico recurs to COFIDI software , supplied by PRODESA .
Innovation and improvement Recent developments by Stabilus include a gas-filled damper used mostly in the solar power industry , a new business sector benefitted by the support of the company ’ s products .
Stabilus Mexico also produces the new Federbine device , used in SUVs ; and the PTCV ( temperature compensation valve ) guarantees trunks working properly when weather is under 41 º F .
Developing local sourcing Stabilus has a long-term plan with punctual goals set to become fulfilled between 2020 and 2025 . One of the top priorities is to increase domestic sourcing , serving such purposes as reducing order delivery times , obtaining lower costs and increasing domestic contents in final products , thus improving local business .
A very important step to achieve this goal was taken two years ago , with the creation of the Purchasing Manager for NAFTA Territory position , in charge of developing domestic sourcing , helping local vendors comply with quality standards required by Stabilus . Currently , the main focus in this area is reducing delivery times , an improvement area after most supplies had to be conveyed from Germany .
“ A stocked domestic sourcing roster will increase our competitiveness in the industrial and automotive divisions . The support of a NAFTA territory PM is a very interesting step for Stabilus , since our operation in Mexico is already developing domestic suppliers and making decisions ,” Dávila explains .
The “ Attractive Employer ” goal Since 2013 , Stabilus engaged in a program able to position the company in the “ Attractive Employer ” rankings . Human capital became a main focus since Dietmar Siemsen became CEO for Stabilus globally . From the company ’ s HQ in Germany ,
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