Yesterday, on the 15th of November, I went for my first trip. It was to the 3M plant at woodlands. The trip started with 3 lectures about what is 3M all about, what they do, the company's vision and a bit of statistics. After the lecture, we then had the plant and lab tour.
From the trip at 3M what I have learnt is that 3M actually does a lot of things, things that not only revolves around the adhesive products or the things we use for homes but also even larger scale products. Before this trip, I used to think that they only make the hooks that can stick onto walls and put to place things. However, the lecturer had explained that 3M had 55 thousand products. I really couldn't believe it but as they went on to explain more and more of their products, it is really true that 3M does a lot.
In addition to the products, they also told us a bit about their new plant at Tuas where the machines were much bigger and at there, it makes breathing masks and window films. Other than this, the lecture also emphasized a lot of the welfare of the workers. The company also emphasizes a lot of safety precautions as every worker has a basic vest, boots and safety goggles which are required when entering the production area. In addition, other than these, 3M also gives their workers a lot of freedom. This is because each worker is given the flexibility to move around the company whether in the management of production areas. Asked when this affects efficiency, the reply is that everything is being taken care of and they choose to do it this way because this is to allow their workers to enjoy their work as if being forced to stay there even though he or she may be unhappy, it would affect his or her work and they might lose a talent in the end.
During the tours to the lab and plant, I realised that 3M was really different from what I had thought it would be. 3M was really clean and everything was very neat. The floors were almost dust free and the standards were very high. There were also many applications of their products being displayed. In the end, after all the trips, I really understood the significance and potential of this learning journey for everyone. This learning journey will definitely be able to stretch each and everyone and provide the exposure.
Back to 3M, after seeing so many different products, the two of my favourite products are the security systems and 3m's post-it. The security systems is needed as nowadays in our world, there are many fake passports and many illegal immigrants using these passports to get into other countries. 3M then works with the police to try and catch and prevent any of these illegal immigrants to enter Singapore. This is very important as without all the equipment, Singapore could be in danger with the risk of terrorists entering with the fake passports and attacking Singapore.
I also like 3M's post-its because for me, I am quite a forgetful person and if there are anything, I have to rely on all this post-its to allow me to remember what I have to do. I have been using this post-its since young and I really have to thank 3M for manufacturing this product to allow more convenience.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed the time I had yesterday and would really like to thank 3M for giving me the opportunity to get his exposure and learn so much more.
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