“Landis+Gyr incorporates the APICS body of knowledge into their business culture,” says Greg Lutkauskas, president of APICS Atlanta. For instance, Landis+Gyr used APICS standards and training practices during the past year, and several of its supply chain employees are currently enrolled in an APICS production and inventory management course, according to a company news release.
“This award is a testament to Landis+Gyr’s dedication to and investment in the professional development of its teams across all levels of the organization,” says Joe Klucas, vice president of group procurement at Landis+Gyr. “Our culture of learning and continuous improvement is a key to our success in meeting the smart grid technology needs of utilities.”
Landis+Gyr offers a broad portfolio of products and services in the electricity metering industry around the world and is paving the way for the next generation of smart grid. It employs 5,500 people in 30 countries across five continents with the goal of helping the world better manage energy. The Zug-based company has annual sales of over USD 1.5 billion.