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Management strategies Since the company ’ s arrival in Brazil , the process management system has been based on TPM , which evolved into LEAN Manufacturing . “ ARYZTA RISE is the result of continuous improvement process that supports our entire operation using Lean tools and techniques ,” said Gekker .
Investment strategies for training are decided through performance assessment and talent scouting . An internal recruitment program makes all open positions available within the company first . “ We promote around 6,000 hours year for internal training , specific bakery training , and allocate about 1 % of our net sales ,” added the president .
To further increase the engagement level , the company holds a monthly meeting , which celebrates the birthdays within the month , and serves as a chance for team members to interact with each other and new products .
Gekker highlighted the importance of these meetings . “ We have meetings where I talk to groups of employees from all of our factories and offices to understand where we have more opportunities , and so that we have the cooperation and
“ We have meetings where I even talk to groups of employees from all of our factories and offices to understand where we have more opportunities ”
– Claudio Gekker , president of ARYZTA www .. com . br 51