confident that things have progressed very well . “ Definitely with every supplier you ’ re going to find gaps , and the number of noncompliances is higher in Asia , but with fewer “ serious ” violations . Things are improving a lot and one of the reasons for that is that we are continuously educating and engaging in a dialogue with our suppliers .”
Valmet ’ s procurement journey in the Asia Pacific region is one of constant adjustment and improvement . “ We are always looking at the mega trends of the market ,” says Sharma . “ We constantly renew our products and technology , while putting emphasis on operational excellence and the people we work with and serve . Those pillars allow us to constantly improve .” On the future of his role and that of Valmet in the region , Sharma says : “ I see a great future for Valmet . Since we are one of the leading companies in the world , we have a lot of responsibilities when it comes to maintaining a level of excellence . That ’ s why we have high standards and the need to constantly improve . That ’ s the key to success .”
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