First Philec envisions an enterprise of excellence, of continuous innovation not only to remain competitive but to achieve leadership in its focus industries.
Organizational Business Excellence continues to be a strategic thrust of First Philec. The company has adopted the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Program as its overall framework for evaluating and implementing improvements in its business processes leading towards organizational excellence. To attest to high standards in manufacturing and business operations, both the Electrical Utilities and Photovoltaic Sectors maintain IMS 9000 and 18000 certifications.
FPSC: Best in Class
FPSC is committed to continuous improvement of its product and processes, business excellence and being the best in class, thus, practices the following tools:
- Palladium Balanced Scorecard for Executing Strategy
- Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence
- Integrated Management System according to international standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
- Lean Six Sigma projects and aggressive cost reduction measures applied
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality Improvement Teams (QIT)
Awards and Recognitions
Through best practices and innovation, First Philec has reaped awards and recognition from different groups further cementing the company as a global company and one of the best in Philippine manufacturing.
BSC Palladium Award and Hall of Fame Recognition
The award was presented by Dr. David Norton, founder and director of Palladium group, on September 22, 2010 in the 2010 Palladium APAC Summit.
FPSC holds the distinction of being the first private company in the Philippines to be inducted into the BSC Hall of Fame.
Lopez Achievement Award
On September 2, 2010, First Philippine Solar Corporation was given the Lopez Achievement Award for Braving the Uncharted Territory: In Pursuit of Global Leadership in Photovoltaic industry (Operations Management category) in the Lopez Group of Companies annual Business Excellence Awards.
This achievement was made possible through excellent process improvements, technology acquisition and innovation, and creative financing solutions and skillful negotiations.