Avantor®, a global leader in mission-critical products and services for the life sciences and advanced technology industries, announced that its NuSil brand has been honored with the 2024 North American Daily Kaizen Management Award from the Kaizen Institute. NuSil, a top provider of high-purity silicone materials for healthcare and advanced technology manufacturers, received this recognition for its dedication to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
The Kaizen Awards celebrate organizations that utilize lean and continuous improvement methodologies to achieve innovative and transformative results. At Avantor, continuous improvement is guided by the Avantor Business System (ABS), which is built on Kaizen principles. ABS is a unified set of practices and standard processes that drive operational excellence and deliver value to stakeholders.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the Kaizen Institute for our dedication to operational excellence and continuous improvement,” said Benoit Gourdier, Executive Vice President and Head of Avantor’s Bioscience Production Segment. “The implementation of the Avantor Business System, supported by Kaizen principles, has helped us reduce lead times, eliminate waste, and foster a culture of learning and execution that benefits our employees, customers, and shareholders.
