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Cargill offers many in-house training programs including courses in leading and managing people, marketing <br /> management, problem solving and decision making, and executive development. in addition to these, we offer <br /> training specifically geared to Feed employees including: Professional Selling Skills,Territory Management, animal <br /> management and husbandry,animal nutrition,ingredient utilization,quality control,and feed formulation strategies. <br /> Individual training programs for selected nationals are developed with specific objectives tailored to the individual's <br /> • skill reeds. These training programs range anywhere from 1 month to 2 years, depending upon the level of <br /> intensity and training needed. Training is available in all areas of feed business management. <br /> Production/Engineering <br /> We have a staff of technical production and engineering personnel whose main function is to study the latest feed <br /> manufacturing technology and management techniques and to share and promote this knowledge throughout our <br /> worldwide feed operations. <br /> Our production and engineering staff provides cost estimates,conceptual design work and specifications for both <br /> new feed mills and existing mill retrofits. With our expertise, we can provide a world class competitive advantage <br /> in the pelleting and bagging process. We provide management consulting on all aspects of feed milling_ With our <br /> large worldwide base, we can provide a means to benchmark existing feedmills in the areas of cost control, shrink, <br /> energy and other efficiency comparisons. <br /> We study and develop best practices in the areas of safety,cost control, quality control, environmental protection, <br /> training, energy conservation, preventive maintenance, housekeeping and security and shrink control. These best <br /> practice systems have been implemented in all of our 106 plants worldwide and are constantly upgraded as <br /> improvements are discovered. Audits in these areas are regularly developed and updated to keep our plants <br /> operating at maximum efficiency_ <br /> We research new practices specific to the feed industry, both production management techniques and feed mill <br /> processes. Some of our recent research projects include: <br /> • Developed a"steam harness"that gives a drysteam. This innovation improves the POI'!pellet durability P p- index), <br /> a key measure in fled conversion and customer satisfaction- <br /> • Model Mill—d computer software program that is retrofitted for each plant to allow quick calculations of what <br /> is the best equipment. size and manpower usage for a plant's product mix. <br /> • Studies done on "grinder air assists" show 14.82% improvement in ton/hour productivity, <br /> • Research Is done on equipment from all over the world,including extrusion,pelleting,cooking,caking and steam <br /> generation. <br /> Information Technology <br /> Cargill's information Technology group develops, operates and maintains common, effective,efficient, and timely <br /> information systems that add value to our worldwide feed businesses in meeting their goals. We have a staff of <br /> professionals who specialize in information systems for the International Feed Industry. Our staff includes teams <br /> of software engineers, technical specialists (equipment and communications), and application support analysts. <br /> Our software engineers provide consulting.services in addition to the conceptual design, physical design and <br /> construction of new application systems and modification of existing application systems. Our technical specialists <br /> provide equipment and communications planning, installation and support services. Our application support <br /> analysts are trained in diagnosing and solving problems with application systems and are responsible for installation <br /> planning and implementation of application software. Our current application software base includes: <br /> • Feed Sales and Purchasingsoftware <br /> • Feed Formulation Management Software <br /> • Customer Baling/Accounts Receivable'Credit Control <br /> - Feed Product Pricing/Sales and Margin Analysis • Sales and Marketing Software <br /> -Accounts Payable/Salesperson commissions <br /> -Position management and reporting • General Accounting and Reporting <br /> -Raw Material Purchase Management Software <br /> - Finished Feed Inventory <br /> Summary <br /> Cargill is a leading manufacturer of animal nutrition products, effectively utilizing superior technology, <br /> • research and management expertise to achieve optimum results. <br /> SA•944 REV 9/95 <br />