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opportunities for Qatari employees, and enhancing the its QIP targets over the next five years by increasing
Qatalum brand. productivity, growing production volumes and achieving
He stressed that the Qatalum Production System is continued reductions in cash costs. Compared to 2012,
instrumental in reaching the objectives and values which Qatalum reduced its fixed costs by 11%. However, Mr
represent a solid platform for leadership at Qatalum. Laram remained cautious about he challenges ahead
The Qatalum Improvement Programme (QIP) initiates related to additional production and the ensuing
quarterly management meetings to evaluate and negative impact it will have on the LME.
commend progress. The last meeting held in February
2014 included the Qatalum Annual Excellence Awards to Global customer service levels rose by 16% reflecting
recognise individuals and dedicated teams who made very good product quality and customer relationships in
significant contributions to Qatalum’s performance with comparison with other producers. On Time Delivery (OTD)
outstanding commitment to the Qatalum Production was significantly improved due to impressive efforts by
System. The Qatalum Annual Excellence Awards covers the Qatalum logistics team.
four categories HSE, Cost improvement, Quality and Qatalum also celebrated it first year as a supplier to local
Innovation. industries. So far domestic consumption is marginal
Khalid Laram, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Qatalum, as the Qatari aluminium downstream industry is in its
reiterated the company’s commitment to achieving infancy. Nevertheless, Qatalum’s Deputy CEO remains
positive and proactive, saying, “We would like to
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Qatalum brand. productivity, growing production volumes and achieving
He stressed that the Qatalum Production System is continued reductions in cash costs. Compared to 2012,
instrumental in reaching the objectives and values which Qatalum reduced its fixed costs by 11%. However, Mr
represent a solid platform for leadership at Qatalum. Laram remained cautious about he challenges ahead
The Qatalum Improvement Programme (QIP) initiates related to additional production and the ensuing
quarterly management meetings to evaluate and negative impact it will have on the LME.
commend progress. The last meeting held in February
2014 included the Qatalum Annual Excellence Awards to Global customer service levels rose by 16% reflecting
recognise individuals and dedicated teams who made very good product quality and customer relationships in
significant contributions to Qatalum’s performance with comparison with other producers. On Time Delivery (OTD)
outstanding commitment to the Qatalum Production was significantly improved due to impressive efforts by
System. The Qatalum Annual Excellence Awards covers the Qatalum logistics team.
four categories HSE, Cost improvement, Quality and Qatalum also celebrated it first year as a supplier to local
Innovation. industries. So far domestic consumption is marginal
Khalid Laram, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Qatalum, as the Qatari aluminium downstream industry is in its
reiterated the company’s commitment to achieving infancy. Nevertheless, Qatalum’s Deputy CEO remains
positive and proactive, saying, “We would like to
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