Healthcare Magazine March 2015 | Page 123

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Kwell and Nedax , formerly controlled by GlaxoSmithKline ( GSK ).
To control operation quality the company invests in a process of improvement . “ In a recent continuous improvement project , we achieved a 40 percent reduction of time spent in one of the stages of the manufacturing process . This resulted in the optimization of productive capacity ,” explains the CEO .
Above all , the plant meets all programs required by legislation , including good manufacturing practices , medicine and occupational health , accident prevention and health care waste management . France highlights the recycling project adopted by Aspen Pharma Brazil : “ Still as part of incentive programs to improve quality of life and social and environmental responsibility , we promote the selective collection of waste and recycling ”.
Aspen Pharma meeting room , Rio de Janeiro
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Aspen Pharma Brazil provides several incentive and training programs to its employees . “ Breakfast with the President ” provides an opportunity to chat with the CEO . Workers are encouraged to offer opinions , state complaints and give praise . On “ Happy Friday ” offices close at 3:00 p . m . so employees can get home earlier , avoid traffic , pick children up from school , and so forth .
“ To evaluate and strengthen the qualifications of our staff we have the Training and Development
Aspen Pharma reception room , Rio de Janeiro
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