CELAYA, GTO. Being part of the food supply chain demands a high level of commitment and service to meet customer needs across diverse market segments — and Bachoco is a case in point.
To maintain its service standards and drive continuous improvement, Bachoco launched its Driver Training and Development Center, focused on developing new drivers, delivering ongoing training and closing performance gaps.
Transportation and freight activities are among the most important operations in the supply chain. Our goal as a Driver Training and Development Center is to professionalize the job so drivers can meet the industry's challenges. The programs combine theory and practice.
Arturo García SanchezCorporate Human Resources Director, BachocoTo strengthen the Driver Training and Development Center, Bachoco added a driving simulator from APEX, enabling drivers to build the skills they need to operate more safely and efficiently.
We have a team of highly qualified instructors focused on producing quality drivers, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency and respect for the industry's standards and regulations.
Yanet AlmanzaSenior Learning and Development LeadThe simulator will also keep drivers current on the new powertrain technologies being introduced across the fleet, with greater efficiency as the goal.
What the simulator lets us do is recreate real-world risk factors under controlled conditions — something that simply couldn't be done aboard the actual units. It can also generate complex routes purpose-built for driver training.
José Miguel MontoyaChief Commercial Officer, APEX Simulation & TechnologyThe technology includes triple screens delivering a 180° field of view, plus a motion platform beneath the seat that recreates the G-forces of acceleration and the feel of different road surfaces, from rain to snow.
Carlos Díaz, Director of Operations Mexico, noted that very few professional drivers get training at this level, and called it key to reducing turnover and standardizing driver development: "This is a watershed moment for the company — let's keep going, this is systemic."
The APEX simulator can handle the fleet's full range of powertrain configurations and service conditions — light and heavy units, single and double trailers alike.
Bachoco's dedicated training room, built around the simulator, is designed for continuous learning and constant innovation in a controlled environment — correcting mistakes without taking risks. More simulators are planned for the company's other regions across the country.
