Whirlpool Corporation, in favor of strengthening the development of value chains in the region, has invested 140 million dollars of its annual expenditure in certain components, raw materials and services to search for suppliers in the region, in order to substitute imports and gain Greater flexibility in the value chain.

This figure is part of the 1,165 million dollars announced by the Household Appliances Cluster, CLELAC, invested by the different purchasing companies and that will be allocated to the development of local suppliers, since the industrial market of Monterrey is one of those with the greatest participation. in this practice of transferring a business operation to a nearby country.

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Whirlpool is focusing this expense on the search for supplies in direct areas such as wire grills, screws, machining and assemblies; and indirect spaces such as information technology.

In addition to seeking new suppliers, as part of its business and sustainability strategy, the company implements continuous improvement programs in which it shares best practices, such as the integration of automated processes that involve innovation and the use of sustainable materials and technology for the company.

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Mexico is attractive to different industries due to various factors, such as its strategic location, export capacity and the development of the business cluster that has managed to create a productive chain hand in hand with suppliers and for this reason Whirlpool invests in the training of collaborators and suppliers, he said. Adolfo González, Supply Manager of Whirlpool LAR Norte.

The supply chain in Mexico has significant growth potential thanks to its infrastructure, technology and diversity of components in the market segment, underpinning the operation of the five Whirlpool production plants in Nuevo León, Coahuila and Guanajuato.

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