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1 Company Orientation Part 1
Creotec Philippines
Overview
This video introduces new trainees to the EMS Group, a Philippine-based electronic manufacturing services company. It covers the company's history, founded by Mr. Francis I. Ferrer (Tata), its rapid growth from a small startup to a large employer, and its mission, vision, and quality policies. The orientation also details the various services offered, key industry partners, and the core corporate values (EMS CALE) that employees are expected to uphold. The presentation aims to help trainees understand the company's structure, values, and role in the electronics industry.
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- Welcome to EMS Group, a company specializing in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS).
- The orientation aims to familiarize trainees with the company's structure, mission, quality policy, and values.
- It highlights the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility alongside its business operations.
Understanding the company's core objectives and values from the outset helps align individual contributions with the organization's overall goals and ethical framework.
The orientation's objective is to ensure trainees appreciate the structure and understand the mission, quality policy, and values of EMS.
- EMS Group was founded by Mr. Francis I. Ferrer (Tata), known as the 'father of Philippine electronics'.
- Tata took on the challenge to establish a local manufacturing company that could compete with international players, starting in January 2004.
- The company experienced significant growth, expanding from an initial 84 employees in 2004 to over 17,000 employees across seven companies by 2018.
- In 2021, three key companies merged to form Grupo EMS, enhancing their capacity to serve clients.
Learning about the company's origins and rapid expansion demonstrates its resilience, vision, and the potential for growth and opportunity within the organization.
Starting with 84 employees in February 2004, EMS Group grew to over 17,000 employees by 2018.
- The current Chairman and President of EMS Group is Mr. Perry A. Ferrer (Bach).
- EMS Group is a 100% Filipino-owned company headquartered in Laguna, Philippines.
- The company operates multiple locations across the Philippines, including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with specific sites like Subic, Cavite, Laguna, and Cebu.
- CareerTech Philippines, Inc., where trainees are oriented, is a subsidiary under the EMS Group, led by Director Dr. Tess P. Bermudez and L&D Manager Christopher King Khan.
Understanding the leadership and distributed structure helps trainees grasp the company's operational reach and the reporting lines within their specific subsidiary.
CareerTech Philippines, Inc. is under the EMS Group, with Dr. Tess P. Bermudez as Director and Christopher King Khan as Learning and Development Manager.
- The vision is to be the top sustainable manufacturing and service company for stakeholders by 2020.
- The mission focuses on passionately creating shared value through accessible, industry-relevant, and distinctive learning and innovation.
- The quality policy commits to exceeding customer requirements in quality, business, cost, and delivery through continuous improvement and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
These guiding principles define the company's long-term aspirations and its commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, setting the standard for all work.
The quality policy states: 'for every product and service we provide we will exceed our customers requirements in quality of business cost and delivery through relentless pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement.'
- EMS Group offers a range of services including microelectronics assembly, product design and development, PCB assembly, repair, and training.
- The company partners with major industry players in semiconductors (Analog Devices), consumer products (Epson, Brother), automotive (Isuzu), and medical supplies (Fujifilm, Todo).
- EMS Group also produces essential items like face masks, demonstrating adaptability to current needs.
- The corporate values, summarized by the acronym EMS CALE, stand for Efficiency & Excellence, Sense of Responsibility, Continuous Communication, Adaptability, and Integrity.
Knowing the scope of services and key partners illustrates the company's market position and capabilities, while understanding the core values provides a framework for professional conduct.
The corporate values are remembered by the acronym EMS CALE: E for Efficiency and Excellence, S for Sense of Responsibility, C for Continuous Communication, A for Adaptability, and L for Integrity.
Key takeaways
- EMS Group is a significant player in the Philippine electronics manufacturing sector, founded on a vision of local competitiveness.
- The company has demonstrated remarkable growth, evolving from a small startup to a large employer with diverse operations.
- A strong emphasis is placed on quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement as core tenets of the company's operations.
- EMS Group values innovation and adaptability, as shown by its expansion into new product areas like face mask production.
- Adherence to the EMS CALE corporate values (Efficiency, Responsibility, Communication, Adaptability, Integrity) is crucial for all employees.
- The company's structure includes multiple subsidiaries like CareerTech Philippines, Inc., operating under the larger EMS Group umbrella.
Key terms
EMS GroupElectronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)Francis I. Ferrer (Tata)Philippine ElectronicsGrupo EMSCareerTech Philippines, Inc.Quality PolicyEMS CALEPCB Assembly
Test your understanding
- What is the primary business of EMS Group?
- How did EMS Group grow from its inception to its current size?
- What are the core components of EMS Group's mission and quality policy?
- How does EMS Group demonstrate adaptability and corporate social responsibility?
- What does the acronym EMS CALE represent, and why are these values important for employees?