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FEATURE: EXECS SEE BRIGHT FUTURE FOR ADM MILLING UNIT
backup. A lot of the customers we deal with, they say,
'We can't afford to have just one mill that can supply
us.' Well, we've got 20 mills in the US. We have the
opportunity to leverage that entire network to be able
to supply you and be that reliable, consistent partner. I
can be your multiple supplier. I can do that. We can be
that partner without having to go to a different supplier.
I think that's a monumental shift for us from an ADM
milling perspective. And looking at that entire network
and how we best manage that network of mills to be the
best possible partner for our customers. "
Challenging transition
With the move from Overland Park to Decatur, the
milling business experienced turnover across management.
The company's current leaders include a mix of
executives like Kruse with experience at ADM and a
number of others with experience in the flour business
from other companies. While it resulted in a challenging
transition, Kruse said starting with a nearly clean
slate has brought important benefits.
" One of the great things, the team within the milling
group is still new to the milling industry, so they're
always willing and able to question and challenge the
legacy way that we did things, " he said. " And so as we
continue to get closer and closer to our customers and
get better insight about what they want and what they
need that creates an opportunity for us to look at doing
more, doing something else. Then we absolutely will
evaluate that opportunity and see if that makes sense. "
Kruse said both Cuddy and Luciano have been receptive
to exploring ambitious projects for the milling group.
" What I like about where we're at now is knowing
that from a carb solutions perspective we have that
support, " he said. " We have that willingness to explore
those opportunities, and whether it's with Juan
or Vikram (Luthar, senior vice president and chief financial
officer) or whoever else, the support that we
have for carb solutions and specifically for milling and
baking is phenomenal. "
Josh Sosland is editor of Milling & Baking News, sister publication of
World Grain. He may be reached at jsosland@sosland.com
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