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One of the world’s leading engineering companies, help the customers to use electrical power effectively and to increase industrial productivity in a sustainable way.

It serves electric, gas and water utilities, as well as industrial and commercial customers, with a range of products, systems and services for power transmission, distribution and power plant automation.

The company also delivers automation systems for measurement, control, motion, protection and plant optimization across a full range of industries.

Company Profile

The history of ABB goes back to the late nineteenth century, and is a long and illustrious record of innovation and technological leadership in many industries.

ABB Limited is the result of a 1987 merger between the Swedish electrical engineering company,Asea, and the Swiss engineering company, Brown Boveri. This merger created the largest

company in Europe in its industry with 180,000 employees. It was started in Switzerland. Having helped countries all over the world to build, develop and

maintain their infrastructures, ABB has in recent years gone over from large-scale solutions to alternative energy and the advanced products and technologies in power and automation that constitute its Industrial IT offering.

History

As one of the world’s leading engineering companies, we help our customers to use electrical power efficiently, to increase industrial productivity and to lower environmental impact in a sustainable way.

ABB’s vision

Power and productivity for a better world

Improve performance ABB helps customers improve their operating performance, grid reliability and

productivity while saving energy and lowering environmental impact.

Drive innovation Innovation and quality are key characteristics of our product, systems and service

offering.

Attract talent ABB is committed to attracting and retaining dedicated and skilled people and offering

employees an attractive, global work environment.

Act responsibly Sustainability, lowering environmental impact and business ethics are at the core of our

market offering and our own operations.

ABB’s mission

ABB have variety of products : Control Systems Force Measurement Devices Transformers Semiconductors Reactors Power Electronics Insulation Components

Products & Services

ABB provides the best services to their clients.

Maintenance and Field Services Training Repair & Refurbishment Spare Parts

Products & Services

We have proven that we can deliver reliable, attractive results We are in the right markets for continued profitable growth, i.e., power

infrastructure, energy efficiency, productivity investments in established and emerging economies

ABB’s vision, mission and portfolio are sound and provide ample opportunities to create value. Divisions follow clear and promising strategic roadmaps.

We will make acquisitions that fit our strategy, can be successfully integrated and create financial value (focus on filling gaps and moving into adjacent areas, no diversification)

Focus on business execution will continue, including systems and process improvements (e.g., One Simple ABB) and improving cost and market position by adjusting our global footprint

ABB Strategy

The organization is working well – no major changes planned Our people strategy is becoming a central pillar for future

success e.g., the best people in the industry, global culture, truly inclusive, attractive development opportunities

Excellence in every dimension, not only with operations and financial results but also in business ethics and occupational health and safety

ABB Strategy cont.

Customers of ABB

250 customers across all major industries including financial services, telecommunications, e-commerce, energy, pharmaceutical, retail, and travel.

Competitors of ABB

Market Position

$55 bn

$83 bn

$88 bn

$28 bn

Total market: $255 billion

ABB’s ISO 9001- Quality system standard ISO 9001 certification in 1994 - helped ABB to plan and

execute project for implementing an EMS. ABB Automation Inc. achieved ISO 14001 certification at its

Columbus, Ohio plant. ISO 14001contains environmental objectives & to

communicate the achievement to present and prospective customers.

Implementing an EMS has helped raise employee morale by showing the company’s commitment to protecting the environment..

ABB ISO

ABB in Zaragoza faces a problem of speed and volume comparable to series manufacturing, and the need to attain high efficiency in resource use to minimize costs.

the key challenge was to gain a competitive edge based on speed

threat of outsourcing by dint of swift delivery times Supply Chain planning called Diviner 3.0

Constraint management

Using the simulation, Diviner 3.0 evaluates a range of scenarios to determine optimal resource allocation and get the best possible performance from the chain as a whole. Diviner monitors the entire Supply Chain, not just production.

Results with respect to 1999 with cycle time reductions to one fourth compared to 1999 leading to highly increased sales and exports levels.

Result of Constraint management

Six Sigma is one of the successful processes of ABB. Steps involved in Six Sigma

◦ Strong leadership and top management commitment◦ Organizational infrastructure◦ Cultural change◦ Training

Champions - fully trained business leaders Master Black Belt – fully trained quality leaders Black Belts – fully trained experts leading improvement teams Green Belts – individual trained supporting six sigma Team Members - individuals supporting specific projects in their

areas

Six Sigma

Six Sigma Methodology, Tools, Techniques & Metrics◦ Define phase◦ Measure phase◦ Analyze phase◦ Improve phase and control phase

Linking Six Sigma to Human Resources- actions need to be put into effect to promote desired behavior and results

Linking Six Sigma to customer & suppliers- customer requirements & effective chain of supply to satisfy market demand

Cont.

Lean systems means to remove or to reduce the waste from the system. ABB follows these steps which runs their Lean Operations :

Functional vs. Flow/Cellular Manufacturing 5S Housekeeping and Workplace Organization Setup Reduction Pull Systems Kanban Kitting Parallel Design

Lean System Practice at ABB

Set up times are significantly reduced in the factory. The flow of goods from warehouse to shelves improves. Employees who possess multiple skills are used more

efficiently. JIT provides better scheduling and work hour consistency. There is an increased emphasis on supplier relationships. Supplies come in around the clock, which keeps workers

productive and businesses focused on turnover.

Benefits

ABB’s mission is to support ABB’s business strategy by developing and managing a preferred supply base that enhances ABB’s competitiveness and success of our customers.

This will allow suppliers to make improvements in key areas to better support ABB’s customer requirements.

Their suppliers are a valued and integral extension of enterprise. The overall performance of ABB's supply chain directly impacts their ability to support customers' requirements.

ABB wants that suppliers deliver material at right time and raw material should be of good quality.

Supply chain design & Integration

Supply chain Strategy

Procedures Used by for location planning:

Preliminary screening: they identify feasible sites in planning process. They give more stress on particular environmental or labour

Resources Labour skill and productivity.

Land availability and cost. Raw materials. Subcontractors. Transportation facilities. Utility availability and rates.

ABB Location planning

Local conditions Community receptivity to

their business. Construction cost. Quality of life. Taxes.

ABB Location Planning

ABB the leading power and automation technology group, scored the highest for employee satisfaction and for HR practices amongst enterprises- sized companies with more than 500 employees.

ABB was commended for its inclusive approach to employee relations; Company provides staff with long term financial security through its pension scheme Share acquisition options ABB also emphasizes human development through internal and external training

programs

HR Analysis for ABB

Many company may have cut their spending on HR last year…ABB upped their training budget.

They are very conscious about their employee. They committed to providing their employees

Means and tools to better themselves For both company’s benefits as well as their own personal

growth.

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ABB done human resources properly because their management come to realize over a decade ago that

If they done properly HR will lay the success of the company for the long term

They helped to create a company that has been recognized as the employs of choice in the Kingdom.

That’s the reason the ABB company become the third best company in term of HR practices in the Kingdom.

HR Analysis for ABB cont……….

How to apply for ABB Basic Application Rules-

Generally, the candidate have to apply to his/ her home country unless stated otherwise. Applications to other than native countries will only be accepted if they speak the local language and possess a valid work permit for the country in question. The candidate CV and cover letter must be submitted in English, all other documentation can be in the local language.

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HR Analysis for ABB cont……….Each trainee will be assigned a mentor from the very beginning of the program. This person will act as a coach and guide them through their early professional life. Their mentor will be able to give them valuable insight into the world of ABB and assist them in their decision process when choosing particular assignments. All of ABB employees acting as mentors will be experienced professionals in their chosen field of work and will have committed themselves to investing ample time into their relationship.In addition to their mentor they will receive a personal tutor, who will be supervising them during each individual assignment.

Recruitment Process:The Recruitment Process consists of 3 parts:

1) pre-screening of CVs based on position requirements

2) selection/interviews in the participating countries according to local policy

3) Assessment Center They should receive further

information about the process steps if they have been selected to proceed into the 2nd round by the GTP Recruitment Responsible in the country they applied to.

HR Analysis for ABB cont……….

Benefits of the Global Programs As a global trainee, trainee will

experience many benefits. they will: Be part of a global talent pool Be coached by an experienced mentor Gain practical experience in different

functions Network and develop cross-functional

working relationships Get international experience and the

opportunity to work abroad Have access to a global ABB job

market

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