Manufacturing Magazine September 2015 | Page 105

BRAZIL
Operations and costs Focusing on improvement and cost control , the company maintains excellence in production without losing quality . Since 2007 , TPM ( Total Productive Maintenance ) has been used in the improvement program , with the objective to eliminate waste , reduce downtime , ensure quality and reduce costs in the process .
Another management tool is the S & OP ( Sales and Operation Planning ), which balances supply and demand , increasing the level of service offered to customers . “ To do more with less , especially in this time of economic turbulence is our main challenge ,” says Piton .
By prioritizing local labor , Brazil Munksjö contributes to human development in the region with a healthy organizational climate and a strong and qualified team . All positions have specific training according to