GLANBIA
SUPPLY CHAIN
Glanbia also continues to upgrade other technologies and processes , applying better SAP implementation across all business units , including business intelligence tools , spend & processes analysis , and waste removal . Glanbia uses eProcurement tools for RFIs , RFPs and eAuctions along with integrated contract databases that alert us to expiring supplier agreements . Meanwhile , the Glanbia Performance System utilizes a lean / six sigma operational excellence-based quality and performance management system , which guides the business on a journey to zero losses in the future .
Searching for further efficiencies With its transportation management system
Andy Weisel , Executive Procurement Center of Excellence
SUPPLIER PROFILE
LONZA INC .
Lonza is one of the world ’ s leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical , biotech and specialty ingredients markets . Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps , Lonza is a well-respected global company headquartered in Basel , Switzerland with more than 40 major manufacturing and R & D facilities .
Lonza is a leading manufacturer of L-Carnitine sold under the brand name Carnipure ®. L-Carnitine plays an important role in energy metabolism and is essential for transporting long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane for subsequent fat breakdown and energy generation . ResistAid ® is a proprietary natural immune support ingredient consisting of the soluble polysaccharide arabinogalactan and bioactive polyphenolic flavonoids , and thus has antioxidant capacity . Lonza supplies Vitamin B3 ingredients , Niacin and Niacinamide , essential vitamins that must be taken through diet or supplementation . Lonza ’ s food emulsifiers are uniquely positioned to provide a broad portfolio of innovative technologies and improved ingredients for the food industry .
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