SAFILO GROUP
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“ We have a manufacturing mindset and experience with lean and six sigma methodology . We do not just negotiate prices , but go deep into our suppliers ’ production processes ”
— Jorge Gonzalez , Director of Sourcing in Asia and APAC
pecially in countries like China ,” says Gonzalez .
“ That is the driver towards all other choices that are situated in quality and lead time in production . All of this is geared to removing defects and waste , which will help us achieve purchasing efficiency , not by reducing the profit of our partners but by improving the processes .”
Focusing on three main engines : product development , the purchaseto-pay process and supplier and relationship management , Safilo looks at supplier production and scheduling , collaborating with suppliers across the whole manufacturing process .
“ Having a manufacturing mindset and experience with lean and six sigma methodology . We do not just negotiate prices , but go deep into our suppliers ’
OCTOBER 2018