SHL Medical honored with prestigious Ideas Arabia International Awards
February 06 2025
SHL Medical has been recognized for outstanding Process Efficiency and Organizational Culture by the renowned Dubai Quality Group
The Dubai Quality Group has honored SHL Medical with two prestigious Ideas Arabia International Awards in the categories Process Efficiency and Organizational Culture, expressing appreciation for the organizations’ dedication to excellence, efficiency and continuous improvement. The Ideas Arabia International Award celebrates impactful ideas globally, fostering international benchmarking, employee motivation, and cross-border knowledge-sharing, while offering global recognition to employees and organizations.
The Process Efficiency Award acknowledges SHL Medical’s steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations. With customer satisfaction as its top priority, the company continuously strives to provide high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to evolving market needs.
As global demand for autoinjectors continues to rise, SHL Medical recognizes the critical importance of scalable production without compromising quality. Through the strategic implementation of various initiatives optimizing the manual assembly machine line, SHL Medical successfully achieved increased efficiency, productivity, and assembly line footprint reduction, earning the organization the award in the Process Efficiency category.
The Organizational Culture Award recognizes SHL Medical’s culture of creative thinking, collaboration, and innovation. This achievement highlights the company’s Continuous Improvement (CI) program, which empowers employees to drive meaningful change.
A key component of this program is ThinkLean, a centralized database system that streamlines idea submission, standardizes evaluation and reporting, and facilitates the adoption of successful initiatives across multiple locations. In addition, SHL Medical actively recognizes and rewards employee contributions, reinforcing a growth-oriented and purpose-driven mindset. By embedding continuous improvement into its culture, SHL Medical has accelerated innovation, strengthened quality control and regulatory adherence, and enhanced manufacturing competitiveness
Tracy Pedreso, Director of Continuous Improvement at SHL Medical, accepted both awards on February 5, 2025, from His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum during the Dubai Quality Group Award Ceremony at Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai.
Expressing his gratitude, Tracy Pedreso stated: “It is an incredible honor to receive these awards on behalf of SHL Medical. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and teamwork of our employees, who continuously strive for excellence and innovation. Their commitment to continuous improvement not only strengthens our organization’s culture, values, and mindset but also reinforces our mission to deliver high-quality solutions to our customers worldwide.”
“At SHL Medical, continuous improvement is deeply embedded into our values and strategic direction. These awards highlight our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and empowering our employees to drive meaningful change. As we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and efficiency, they serve as a powerful recognition of our relentless pursuit of excellence”, emphasized Martin Turvill, Chief Operating Officer at SHL Medical.