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Did you know, majority of your favorite Unilever products are manufactured locally?

MANILA, Philippines — Unilever is further developing its local manufacturing capabilities and supply chain strategies to meet the needs of its significant Filipino market.

Present in about 9 out of 10 homes in the country, the multinational FMCG’s products are household names where supply must meet constant consumer demand.

Over 90% of Unilever products sold in the market are locally manufactured. They are produced in factories in Pasig City, General Trias, Cavite and a collaborative facility in Cabuyao, Laguna.

Since the inauguration of its newest facility for its Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care (BWPC) factory in late 2023, production capacity for the portfolio has since increased by 60%.

These locally made products are even exported to Unilever’s markets in the US, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East, spotlighting the company’s trust in the Philippines as a global manufacturer of its well-known offerings.

“Supply chain is the operational backbone of Unilever,” says Fredy Ong, the company’s chairman and CEO.

“We live in a world where consumers increasingly want faster, customized, and personalized products. With brands like Rexona, Sunsilk, Selecta, Breeze and Knorr under our belts, we must always have a reliable stock of high-quality products and a supply chain that will deliver superior products and services at an excellent value," Ong added. 

Unilever’s supply chain strategy leverages cutting-edge technology and 4th industrial revolution tools to optimize processes across its end-to-end value chain. Thanks to these technology upgrades, their newest BWPC factory has increased efficiency and reduced machinery by approximately 40%.

A few principles they abide by include listening for signals and making timely actions where needed, prioritizing cost and asset base to create competitive growth, and building partner ecosystems that drive innovation and sustainability.

In terms of technology, Unilever’s factories in the Philippines and across the world are powered by renewable grid electricity. Its Foods (formerly Nutrition) factory has recently signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with a global company to supply solar-powered

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