[...] products The life science tools division is currently using this approach to refine its packaging strategy. Another important aspect of the strategy is that we want to deliver our products in packaging that is easy for our customers to dispose of and that helps them reduce the impact of their own activities on the environment. We are therefore working to develop reusable packaging systems and to reduce the use of foam components. Here are a few examples: For shipping, glass reagent bottles are secured separately in the packages to prevent them from bumping into each other and breaking, a task we used to accomplish with EPS (expanded polystyrene) molded foam [...]
[...] the social, ecological and ethical behavior of companies. More information about our corporate strategy can be found in our Annual Report 2012 Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s goal is to participate successfully in the pharmacy, life science tools and specialty chemicals sectors with leading positions in attractive segments of these markets. Building upon its leading branded products in all four divisions, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany aims to generate income that is largely independent of the prevailing economic cycle as we presently understand it. Moreover, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany holds a good position in emerging markets, which now contribute to more [...]
[...] and multiple Group functions. Its tasks will mainly include refining the diversity and inclusion strategy. Systematically promoting women We want to increase the percentage of female employees wherever they are underrepresented. In 2012, the 42% of the positions in our company were held by women. The ratio of female to male employees varied among the individual businesses, functions and regions. In 2012, women made up 46% of the workforce in Pharmaceuticals, 37% in Chemicals, and 42% in Group functions. In North America, 46% percent of the workforce is female, Europe 45%, the Emerging Markets 37% and Rest of World 37%. At 51%, the percentage of research and [...]
[...] a global organization, implementing efficiency measures, and developing a long-term growth strategy. In the second phase, as of 2014, the focus will be on capturing future growth opportunities. In order to strengthen the leadership to drive the global organization, we made altogether 51 new appointments to key positions in 2011. These included 32 positions that were filled by non-German employees and eight by female employees. In addition, we have redefined the relationships between our divisions, Group functions and legal entities. In this way, we want to streamline our organizational structure and accelerate decision-making processes. In early 2012, we presented [...]
[...] and managers around the world develop the skills that we need in order to implement our business strategy and strengthen our culture. This also includes offering a catalog of advanced training courses that can also be adapted to specific regional needs if required. At the same time, we also redefined good management practices based on five criteria and adapted our seminars for all management levels accordingly. This approach will be introduced globally in 2013. The U.S. magazine "Training" named EMD Serono in the United States as one of 125 companies that excel in employer-sponsored training and development programs. Apart from our advanced training options, we [...]
