147 the top spot on our agenda .” Sharma has been in the procurement space for over 23 years , and has spent a large portion of that time in the paper production supply chain . He joined Valmet four years ago and works to ensure that Valmet ’ s Asia Pacific business interests operate in accordance with the company ’ s industryleading practices . “ My core responsiblity is to ensure the implementation of Valmet ’ s core principles and practices throughout the company ’ s value chain ,” he explains .
One of the company ’ s main focuses , Sharma explains , is ensuring that , across all its operating regions , its products and methodology adhere to global standards . “ Whatever we do , we do it to the degree of quality that Valmet is known for , which is accepted globally . We ensure that our best practices are in-line with global quality standards and are followed in spirit ,” he reiterates . For a global industrial firm , Valmet places great importance on agility in an ever-changing marketplace . Sharma ’ s role is also focused around the goal of keeping Valmet ’ s Asia Pacific operations
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