Contisystems Member of EFQM Leading Excellence
In June 2018, Contisystems became a member of EFQM - European Foundation for Quality Management. Contisystems is now part of a very small group of 10 members in Portugal who systematically work to achieve excellence in all their management practices.
The EFQM acts as a network of partners representing various entities in both the public and private sectors throughout Europe, who share the common goal of improving and ensuring their sustainable development through the implementation of the EFQM Excellence Model. Through the implementation of the Excellence Model in more than 30,000 organizations throughout Europe, over 20 years of existence, EFQM contributes to implementing a culture of excellence, good management practices, innovation and consequently improving the results of organizations.
The EFQM Excellence Model is based on a set of European values, which were first expressed in the European Convention on Human Rights (1953) and the European Social Charter (revised in 1996). This treaty has been ratified by the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe and its principles are incorporated into national legislation. This model is based on nine criteria, which are grouped into two areas: "Means" and "Results". The "Means" criteria cover everything a company does and how it does it. The "Results" criteria cover what a company achieves. Below is a diagram of the Excellence Model.
Excellent organizations achieve and maintain outstanding levels of performance that meet and exceed the expectations of all their stakeholders. By establishing this partnership with EFQM, Contisystems intends to create the necessary foundations for implementing the EFQM Excellence Model in the company.
