Having previously been in consumer goods , the leaf operation was an absolute revelation in terms of its complexity and how it operates . One of the things I ’ m most proud of is the work we do in each of the communities at the heart of these operations . We ’ re working in some of the most challenging and , let ’ s be honest , some of the poorest parts of the world , but the way we invest in the farmers to improve their leaf quality and improve their yield – therefore improving their income and their livelihoods – is very special . What ’ s also important to us at JTI is the investments we make in communities , whether it ’ s boreholes for water , medical facilities or schooling . Giving back to these communities is key .
In terms of factories , our major operations are in Eastern Europe , but we have facilities in Africa , the Americas and Asia as well . I ’ ve only been here for four years , but JTI and my predecessors have driven a high level of standardisation , which is a great platform to work from . Now , we ’ re driving a very strong operational excellence programme to enhance efficiencies , identify and eliminate losses and really take our capabilities to the next level .
Q . TELL US ABOUT THE VARIOUS CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WHEN BUILDING AN INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN
» One of the great strengths of JTI has been its commitment to investing in
24 September 2024