Unilever Philippines has announced plans to enhance its local manufacturing capabilities and supply chain strategies, reaffirming its commitment to the Philippine market. The company stated that over 90% of its products sold domestically are locally manufactured, with these products also being exported to markets in the US, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. This highlights Unilever’s confidence in the Philippines as a key global manufacturing hub for its well-known brands.
The products are produced at Unilever’s factories located in Pasig City, General Trias in Cavite, and a collaborative facility in Cabuyao, Laguna. The CEO of Unilever Philippines emphasized that the supply chain is essential to the company’s operations, enabling it to meet the increasing consumer demand for faster and more personalized products. The company has also made significant improvements in efficiency; for instance, its new beauty and wellbeing factory has reduced machinery use by approximately 40%.
Moreover, Unilever’s food factory has entered into a 15-year power purchase agreement with a global firm to source solar-powered electricity for its operations. The strategic location of Unilever’s facilities aims to minimize fuel usage and reduce carbon footprint. Looking ahead, the company projects its revenues will grow at a rate exceeding the Philippines’ GDP growth of 5.6% in 2023, with plans to invest heavily in core brands like Sunsilk, Creamsilk, and Knorr to drive further growth.
(Source: Inquirer.Net)