The firm s values stress teamwork and empowerment, partnership, innovation, recognition and communication. Fortunately, these corporate values allow the firm to have a uniquely customer-driven culture that attracts and retains a high caliber workforce. Celestica s focus on its core values begins from the first time new employees are introduced to the company. This focus continues through all interaction and is backed up through employee surveys and informal meetings with management. The concentration on Celestica s values is permanent and nurtured on an ongoing basis.
Success is a direct result of two factors.
First, Celestica uses an exhaustive due diligence process when considering acquisitions. Essentially, the firm only considers implementations that bring added value to Celestica and its customers. For instance, for serious consideration, the target firm must have a positive corporate culture and a solid supply chain infrastructure. Second, a strong emphasis is placed on full integration. By sharing best practices, knowledge, technology and people, we are able to offer our customers competitive advantage, states Kennedy.