Sustainability Report 2016 / 2017

15 Idea Management Within our certified management system we long ago installed a Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) throughout the company. We communicate openly in teams working to optimize our processes and coordinate our workflows. Our focus is on the needs of our internal and external customers as we plan and carefully examine our proces- ses. Regular internal and external audits confirm the success of these measures. Our CIP includes the Employee Suggestion Program. With this instrument any employee can suggest quality or service improve­ ments, cost-saving measures or optimization of in-house processes. Over the years this program has proven its worth. Successful Suggestion for Improvement In our integrally sustainable company we are always pleased to hear suggestions from staff members. One such good idea is now becoming reality. To support healthful and energy-saving mobility, we are giving our employees the option of selecting a bicycle – even an e-bike – which they can use for the daily commute to work and for fun after work and on weekends. If a bike with an electric motor is chosen, it can be charged on our factory premises at no cost. In this leasing project the company makes a generous contribution to the monthly installment. When the leasing agreement expires, the user can return or purchase the bicycle. Company