Procurement Magazine Sept W1 2026 | Page 84

QUALITY: THE ULTIMATE MEASURE OF SUCCESS
Quality at Mars is something that never changes, regardless of how much the environment around it does. One of its core principles, it’ s everyone’ s responsibility, no matter where they work in the business – and it’ s something that continues to set Mars apart.
Consumers may not see the complexity behind sourcing decisions, regulatory developments or manufacturing challenges, but they notice consistency. They expect every product to deliver the same quality, safety, product performance and nutritional value every time they purchase it.
As supply chains become more dynamic, maintaining that consistency becomes increasingly challenging. New ingredients, changing sourcing routes, evolving regulations and environmental pressures all introduce additional variables that need to be carefully managed.
“ This goes hand in hand with the responsibility to make sure pets have the nutrition they need. If a pet is only having two meals a day and both are made up of our products, regardless of any external factors, we need to make sure the pet is getting its full nutritional value from those,” says Dane.
“ That’ s where strong scientific expertise, robust quality systems and effective risk management become critical. Pet parents trust us to provide safe, high-quality and nutritious meals for their four-legged friends- maintaining that trust guides every decision we make.”