Because of its proactive approach, Solectron facilities in California, Texas, France, and Malaysia received local awards and recognition for environmental responsibility. The quality of supplied parts is critical to Solectron, accounting for over 75 percent of total revenues. In addition, Solectron uses worldwide councils to standardize quality, materials, technology, operations, finance, human resources, and transfer of best practices from one site to another around the world. Solectron's variable compensation plan, which extends to all members of the work force, provides a systematic and balanced approach for managing common centralized initiatives while enabling site managers to operate their businesses as entrepreneurs. Employee payout is based on individual, team, site, and corporate performance in the areas of revenue, profit, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
Progress is measured against quarterly goals on a daily and weekly basis.
Solectron's 3,000 temporary contract employees also share in variable pay and award programs through their respective employment agencies.