Sustainability is a constant focus for our teams at SMTC. Our ability to adapt to the ever-changing manufacturing environment while maintaining our high-level standards of manufacturing is always a key focus for every member of the SMTC family.
Supply Chain Accountability
Supply Chain organization is led by seasoned professionals who are committed to providing excellent service. A full range of supply chain solutions are provided through our strategic supplier relationships, our tactical execution, our advanced systems and our processes. We also maintain an optimal level of supplier diversity within our supply chain.
Business Continuity
SMTC works hard every day to minimize the possibility of interruptions in its operations and supply chain. We do this by constantly monitoring and assessing potential risks to our manufacturing business. Proactively preparing for unexpected events like hurricanes, power interruptions, natural disasters and security events. We preserve our manufacturing reliability, revenue and reputation through a systematic approach to ensuring that every SMTC process is accounted for in our day-to-day operations.
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental stewardship and a commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and impact are vital concerns for SMTC. We put the environment front and center in our day-to-day operations, focusing on ways to preserve and protect the country’s natural habitats. Our company is reducing its annual water consumption by more than 74 percent at its Melbourne manufacturing facility, thanks to its new Closed Loop Process Water Recycling System.
Employee Well-Being
We pay close attention to the safety, health and well-being of the SMTC team. Our workforce is our greatest asset and we continue to lead in the category in the industry because we pay close attention to health and welfare of our team members. In addition, our comprehensive benefit plan options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverages, Mail-in Prescription Plan, 401K and Tuition Reimbursement.
Ethics and Compliance
Every day, SMTC performs its due diligence to prevent the purchase and use of counterfeit parts. Our team works hard to meet the requirements of the AS5553 Standard for Counterfeit Electronic Parts Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation and Disposition. Preventing the use of counterfeit parts in manufacturing means holding the industry to a higher level of standards while protecting the integrity of all manufacturers and suppliers.
UN Global Compact
Statement of Continued Support
SMTC Corporation reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment, and Anti-Corruption.
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.