On November 26, 2024, Budweiser APAC convened its annual Supplier Strategic Alliance (SSA) meeting at the company's Wuhan production facility. The gathering, which carried the theme “Excellence in Precision Manufacturing, Setting Industry Standards, and Fostering Collaborative Success”, provided an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and exchange best practices, offering significant value to all participating suppliers. During the evening awards ceremony, ORG (Foshan) Packaging Co., Ltd. was recognized with four prestigious accolades: Excellent Supplier of the Year, Precision Manufacturing Award, Innovation Award, and Best BP of the Year. These honors underscore ORG’s exceptional manufacturing capabilities and unwavering commitment to innovation. Additionally, Wu Yong, a member of the Marketing Center team, was celebrated as an Outstanding Lecturer, further highlighting the company's dedication to excellence across all domains.
Recognized for Excellence: ORG Awarded Supplier of the Year for Consistent Quality and Performance
Among the four accolades bestowed upon ORG (Foshan), the Excellent Supplier of the Year Award stands as the most esteemed. Since its induction into Budweiser APAC’s Supplier Strategic Alliance in 2021, the Foshan factory has twice claimed the Excellent Supplier distinction, first in 2021 and again in 2022. Securing this honor once more in 2024 serves not only as a resounding endorsement of ORG’s exceptional performance across critical metrics such as product quality, production efficiency, innovation capability, and sustainable development but also as a testament to the deep-rooted trust and recognition fostered through the close-knit partnership between ORG and Budweiser APAC.
Advancing Sustainability: Significant Achievements in Lightweight Can Primary Recycling Project
In the past year, under SSA’s strategy of tailoring solutions for each plant and localizing VPO, the Foshan factory has achieved win-win cooperation with Budweiser through precision manufacturing and striving to be an industry benchmark.
In the realm of precision manufacturing, ORG has joined forces with Budweiser to optimize can design and harness cutting-edge technologies. By leveraging its long-standing expertise in can-making and its impressive track record in innovative projects, ORG has collaboratively engineered lightweight and low-carbon cans that minimize aluminum consumption while upholding the principles of precision manufacturing. A notable milestone in 2024 was the successful appraisal of scientific and technological achievements for ORG’s SSA strategic alliance “Lightweight Can Primary Recycling Project”. This proprietary endeavor has pioneered primary recycling and lightweight manufacturing techniques for aluminum two-piece cans, yielding substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, solid waste generation, and energy consumption throughout the production and application processes. Not only does this breakthrough align with the imperatives of sustainable development, but it also delivers remarkable economic and social benefits. From a technological standpoint, the project has attained an internationally advanced level, comprehensively satisfying Budweiser’s stringent requirements for efficiency and environmental stewardship within the context of precision manufacturing.
Driving Innovation: ORG Enhances Core Competitiveness with Multi-Dimensional Achievements
The Precision Manufacturing Award, the highest honor at the ceremony, was awarded to ORG’s Foshan plant. This recognition affirms the plant's deep understanding and effective implementation of SSA and VPO principles over the past year, perfectly aligning with the conference's theme of precision manufacturing. This award not only highlights ORG’s commitment to excellence but also serves as a catalyst for continued innovation and collaboration, particularly with partners like Budweiser. Additionally, winning the Innovation Award aligns seamlessly with ORG’s strategic development goals. Innovation is the key driving force behind ORG’s success and remains central to its competitive edge. This award further establishes ORG’s competitiveness in sustainable development and innovation within the industry, reinforcing its position at the forefront of the sector.
The Foshan factory’s vision of becoming the most competitive two-piece can manufacturing plant in China serves as both a dream and a significant motivator for setting industry benchmarks. The plant is dedicated to excellence in both quality and efficiency, continuously optimizing its processes and enhancing work efficiency. This commitment is grounded in providing stable and safe supply chains while focusing on delivering high-quality products and services to Budweiser. Significant strides have been made through the implementation of the VPO management system, which has led to a clear trend of improvement in quality KPIs. Notably, in 2024, the factory achieved zero customer complaints and reduced DT by 25% compared to 2023. These achievements reflect steady and ongoing improvements in production efficiency and energy consumption.
Looking ahead, ORG (Foshan) Packaging Co., Ltd. remains committed to the principles of “Excellence in Precision Manufacturing, Setting Industry Standards, and Fostering Collaborative Success”. The company will continue to work closely with partners like Budweiser APAC to drive innovation and development within the packaging industry. Through these collaborative efforts, ORG (Foshan) aims to not only enhance its own capabilities but also contribute significantly to the advancement of the industry, striving tirelessly for a better tomorrow.
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