Developing Anchor Firm Competencies Sample Clauses

Developing Anchor Firm Competencies. During the 3rd quarter, anchor firm and producer group representatives participated in the final two of the modules for strategic business management at through the Technological Institute of Monterrey. Upon completion, they received diplomas for their achievements over the six month period. By developing business administration skills, anchor firm and producer group members have become more competitive entrepreneurs. Closing Ceremony for the Technological Institute of Monterrey Strategic Business Management Diploma Program, Quito. The Monterrey program not only provided business strengthening training, but also helped to forge closer ties among the anchor firms. In fact, initiatives for strengthening horizontal linkages emerged during the modules that include a joint marketing venture between Café Xxxxxxxx and Jugo Facil, a granola/quinoa and yogurt product developed through an alliance between Mondel and Cereales Andinos, and a joint venture to produce Horchata in liquid form between the Agro-artisan Association of Producers of Dry Medicinal Plants of Ecuador (AAPPSME) and Jugo Facil. Of the training participants, 25% were anchor firm representative and 75% were producer representatives. The activities contributed directly to increases in productivity and improvements in management performance, thereby enhancing their competitiveness. The table below lists capacity-building activities for anchor firms carried out during the 3rd quarter of FY 2009: Table 2: Anchor Firm Strengthening Activities during the 3rd Quarter of FY 2009 COMPANY STRENGTHENING ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS APROCA- APROCAR - Customer loyalty in three markets that ensures a set price for Association members - Infrastructure built in Rioverde with USAID funds and leveraged by the Ecuadorian Agricultural Ministry (2 drying structures, an office, bathrooms, septic tank, 1 drying bed, 3 fermentation tanks) - Three technicians participated in the Monterrey Strategic Business Management program - Participation in the organic product fair held in Riobamba from April 17-21 - Improved infrastructure and quality processes at the producer level, including storage/collection centers - Six new community agronomist technicians trained - Periodic review of growth in sales, competitiveness and program indicators and targets Ecuatoriana De Chocolates - Periodic review of growth in sales, competitiveness, strengthening, program indicators and targets - Training in strategic business management for three anchor...
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