Annual Report 2010 - Knorr-Bremse AG.

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maturity level of production lines at the same time as identifying scope for improvement and indicating
how it can be achieved. In the Rail Vehicle Systems division, within the framework of KPS, value
stream methodology was systematically implemented at Kecskemét, for example, on production lines
operated at high capacities, with a view to identifying potential for further improvements. In addition,
a stronger focus on shop floor management was adopted and training for new employees, experts
and executives was driven forward.
PROGRESS
In 2010, the optimization and harmonization of business processes on the basis of improvements resulting
from Knorr Excellence initiatives was continued under the PROGRESS program. SAP was introduced
at nine locations in 2010 and is now used at more than 70 Knorr-Bremse facilities. The simultaneous
optimization and harmonization of business processes together with the introduction of SAP
for all the companies of the Knorr-Bremse Group has proved itself in practice and will be continued in
2011.
Efficient Cut of CO 2
To combine environmental and economic aspects, Knorr-Bremse defined Group-wide climate protection
targets and launched the ECCO 2
(Efficient Cut of CO 2
) environmental initiative for worldwide implementation
in 2009. By 2020, the energy efficiency of the Group is to be improved by 20% and CO 2
emissions thereby cut by 20% (see also “Responsibility“, p. 118). In 2010, measures to reduce CO 2
emissions
were taken at a variety of locations as part of ECCO 2
. At the new plants in Budapest and Liberec
in particular, special attention was paid to resource conservation during the construction of the buildings.
Prizes and awards
MIS Asia IT Excellence Award 2010
The MIS Asia IT Excellence Award is one of the most coveted awards for outstanding IT performance in
Asia. Asian IT organizations and CIOs in particular are honored for their outstanding management
contribution to the use of IT for enhancing corporate value and achieving business targets. In 2010,
Knorr-Bremse Asia-Pacific won the award for the second year in succession. Knorr-Bremse received the
accolade in the Best Security Strategy category for its Securegate Asia Pacific program.
MNC Corporate Treasury Team of the Year Award
Not least because of the strict selection criteria that apply, Asset Magazine‘s Triple A Awards are some
of the most prestigious annual honors presented by the Asian finance industry. The awards honor
companies and individuals that have made a significant contribution to the development of the finance
industry in Asia. In 2010, Knorr-Bremse Asia-Pacific received the MNC Corporate Treasury Team
of the Year Award for its successful financial management.