Fundamental Behavior #3- Protect the Environment- Diana Colin Vargas
Diana Colin Vargas, YKK MEXICANA S.A. DE C.V., shares how she follows YKK's Fundamental Behaviors outside of work.
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If we had not noticed this subtle change at that time, the product might not have been completed yet. I realized again the importance of continuing to focus on quality and doing work accurately.