Grupo Bimbo Acquires Its Fourth Simulator for Driver Training

In an effort to maintain its industry leadership and reinforce its commitment to safety and operational excellence, Grupo Bimbo has taken a significant step with the recent acquisition of four new training simulators.

The simulators, which span multiple logistics operations, represent a notable advance in how the company prepares its people for the challenges of the highway and the warehouse.

From forklift operation to heavy-duty truck driving, these simulators provide a safe, realistic platform for developing critical skills.

SIMULATOR BENEFITS

• Realism and safety: the simulators deliver a realistic learning experience without putting employees or equipment at risk.
• Cost reduction: virtual practice cuts the costs of using real equipment and the potential for damage.
• Personalized training: simulation programs can adapt to each employee's individual training needs.

Key points of the forklift simulator:

• Simulation of realistic forklift scenarios across different environments and conditions.
• Practice of safe loading and unloading techniques.
• Training in proper use of controls and safety devices.

Key points of the truck driving simulators:

• Simulation of driving situations across varied roads and weather conditions.
• Practice of parking maneuvers, lane changes, and emergency braking.
• Training in compliance with road safety and traffic regulations.

Grupo Bimbo's long-term goals:

• Improve safety and efficiency across all transportation and logistics operations.
• Reduce the risk of workplace accidents and injuries.
• Raise training standards and employee professional development.

Through this initiative, Grupo Bimbo aims not only to strengthen safety and efficiency in its operations, but also to raise the standard of training and professional development across the organization.

The acquisition of these simulators marks a milestone in Grupo Bimbo's ongoing commitment to safety and team development. By providing advanced training tools, the company is positioning its employees for success in an increasingly complex operating environment.

FIXED TRUCK SIMULATOR AT THE BARCEL PLANT (TOLUCA, STATE OF MEXICO)

The fixed truck driving simulator at the Barcel plant in Toluca is a key element of Grupo Bimbo's training strategy. Toluca, an industrial city in the State of Mexico, is a major operations hub for the company, home to several key facilities including the Barcel plant.

Placing a truck driving simulator at this strategic location not only reflects Grupo Bimbo's commitment to safety and operational excellence in one of its main operating areas — it also shows how much the company values training its people across all of its facilities.

This training investment in Toluca will benefit not just local employees, but also strengthen safety and efficiency standards across Grupo Bimbo's entire supply chain.

GRUPO BIMBO MOBILE TRAINING UNIT

Today, Grupo Bimbo's program trains 900 truck drivers and 400 forklift operators with 24 hours of simulation per year, with its driver school training on real accidents from its own operation.