Grand Award Jing Mei Automotive
Strong teamwork, close co-operation with customers and critical assessment of one's own achievements gained Jing Mei Automotive the grand award for productivity and quality.
'Certainly, winning is superb,' said Ricky Chan, chief executive of Jing Mei Automotive. 'It shows we are up to a certain standard.
'The award not only gives us a very positive image in the eyes of others, but also delivers a reassuring message to the staff who have worked with so much dedication.'
Jing Mei Automotive supplies car parts to giant carmakers in the United States and China. Mr Chan believes that close co-operation with customers is one of the keys to success.
'Only if you really understand who you are supplying to, will you be able to deliver top quality. And this, in turn, brings an increase in productivity. That's why we chose this section of the awards for competition, because our business is all about quality and productivity,' he said.
The critical assessment is exemplified by its product development. 'Take for example, one of the two projects we submitted: a wheel hub for four-wheelers and light-trucks,' Mr Chan said. 'This project posed a special challenge. There is a lot of pressure in our industry. Every year, we have to show our customers a productivity gain because they want to keep their costs low.