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Annual Report for our stakeholders
By expanding our local software development
department, we reduced our dependence on third
parties. At the same time, there has been a signifi-
cant increase in our capacity to innovate. In the past
two years, newly launched product innovations
such as energy meters and functional web-HMIs
have been very well received and will guarantee
sustainable growth.
With the consistent application of such «Lean» prin-
ciples as uniform production, the elimination of
MUDA (waste) and the introduction of cycle times,
production in Murten (Switzerland) has become
leaner and more efficient. Production staff occupy
a central position, not only by helping to define
their methods and working environment, but also
by being prepared to question their own habitual
practices. As a result, it has been possible largely to
offset the negative effects of the strong Swiss Franc.
«
Lean» does not limit itself to production, but also
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infiltrates» other areas too. Additional lean projects
in R&D, sales and administration will secure the
future of the Murten site for years to come. With the
introduction of «One Piece Flow» into production,
intermediate storage has been eliminated. The capi-
tal tied up in the factory in the form of stock value
has been reduced from 18% to just 14.5%. Delivery
performance actually improved during this period,
and production output per capita increased.
Due to the proximity of R&D to production, changes
or improvements can be introduced and imple-
mented quickly.
Annual Report of the Director of Finances
and Administration
As in previous years, 2011 was a good year for our company. We have carried forward
the continuous, steady growth of recent years. Our technology profile and market
orientation are so strong that even in difficult years we have barely experienced a drop
in sales. In all markets, we were also able to gain a market share.
Author: Adrian Spicher
Good quality is ensured by targeted investments in
operating resources and infrastructure, combined
with well trained, responsible employees.
Saia-Burgess Controls is in a strong position to
achieve further growth. Our motivated and dedi-
cated staff, comprising a good blend of youth and
experience, constantly strive to achieve further
sales growth. Our owner’s strong financial base also
helps us to invest in production equipment, person-
nel and infrastructure. In the next few years, Con-
trols will have a turnover in excess of $100 million,
without having to take great risks. All stakeholders
will benefit from this growth and have a part in
this success, of which we are very proud.
Warehouse development in absolute terms and as a % of sales
turnover. More efficient use of capital resources
Headquarters of
Saia-Burgess Controls,
Murten/Switzerland
Controls Sales. We missed the major economic crisis of 2008/2009
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thanks to innovation.
September 2009
September 2010
September 2011
Storage facility in Murten (Switzerland)
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of turnover
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