Success in a challenging market environment requires a high level of agility in terms of thinking, learning, acting and using resources. Against this backdrop, Emmi has defined excellence as an important strategic driver and supports the process of sustainable value creation.
Emmi aims to develop its strengths with ambition and position itself as the industry benchmark through outstanding, cross-divisional leadership and action in targeted areas. In a competitive environment characterised by constant change and increasing complexity, it is essential to respond with agility not only to challenges but also to opportunities that arise.
The decisive factor here is the performance of each individual, as well as coordination and strategic management across all business areas. Integrated performance management supports the successful implementation of the strategy and secures the funds for the disciplined transformation of the portfolio through strategic investments and acquisitions as well as the continuous modernisation and expansion of production sites and facilities. In doing so, Emmi is laying the foundations for sustainable value creation. In this context, Emmi has launched various Group initiatives with which it strengthens strategic management and continuous improvement as well as promotes agility and the learning culture. Specific examples of this are the “Emmi Operational Excellence” and “Emmi Finance Academy” initiatives.
“It starts with us” also applies to operational excellence. To foster a culture of continuous improvement, Emmi has revised and accelerated its Operational Excellence Programme, which was launched 15 years ago. The aim of the programme is to achieve more with less in all business processes.
The improvements are primarily intended to achieve the following: help reduce costs; maintain or, where appropriate, improve service levels and product quality; strengthen collective efforts in creating a safe working environment; increase the satisfaction of all involved; and drive sustainable, profitable growth. The collaborative approach of the Group initiative ensures everyone improves and collectively has a positive impact on Emmi’s competitiveness.
In 2024, 400 employees from all Group companies attended the newly founded Emmi Finance Academy. The programme has been developed specifically for employees in non-financial roles at all levels. It is based on the conviction that solid financial knowledge is closely linked to corporate success.
Emmi aims to develop a common financial language through its internal six-month programme, which is being developed and supported by an internal project team. The objective is to understand the drivers of value creation and one’s own contribution to it. The programme will be continued on an ongoing basis and will remain an integral part of the Emmi Group’s training programme.