Victorinox, maker of the original Swiss Army Knife, announces the formation of a strategic partnership with food company JBS USA. This collaboration marks a milestone for both organizations as they align to strengthen plant-level support, streamline supply-chain performance and forge innovation in tools designed for meat production operations. 

As part of the agreement, Victorinox and JBS USA will enter into a direct purchasing relationship and further collaborate on new product development tailored to the evolving needs of modern food processing facilities.

"Partnering with JBS USA is the logical next step in terms of product development and maximizing the lifetime value of each and every knife," said Ulrich Wohn, president of Victorinox North America. "To collaborate with a global industry leader and execute our high level of service, logistics, and inventory management at the individual plant level all in service to deliver an even greater value to JBS USA is a unique opportunity to maximize these efficiencies."

Victorinox's strong infrastructure – including its 90,000 square-foot distribution center in Monroe, CT – ensures consistent in-stock availability, rapid delivery, and highly responsive service. With full ownership of its supply chain, the company can provide tailored support to meet the very precise needs of every plant within the JBS USA network.

"Partnering with Victorinox represents an exciting step forward in our commitment to operational excellence and long-term value creation," said Jerson Nascimento, chief procurement officer for JBS USA. "This collaboration brings together two companies that share a deep dedication to quality and innovation. By combining our expertise, we are strengthening our ability to deliver best-in-class tools with an aim toward maximizing yields at the plant level."

The partnership will focus on continued support at the individual plant level and ongoing refinement of product design to meet emerging operational needs.

Source: Victorinox