C E L E B R A T I N G
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S I X T I E T H
A N N I V E R S A R Y
TRUST
THE FOUNDATION OF SCOA’S LONGSTANDING BUSINESSES
A Japanese proverb says: 安請け合いの早忘れ (“Yasuukeai-no hayawasure.”) or,“a cheap promise is quickly forgotten.” The value of trust cannot be overstated in the business world. All a company really ever has is its reputation, and a relationship can only grow from a solid bond of trust. That trust between Sumitomo Corporation of America and its business partners serves as the foundation of its longest business relationships. Reflecting the guiding principles of its parent company, SCOA adheres to the traditions of honest and fair practices in all facets of its business, both in philosophy as well as day-to-day. So often the business world is a highly competitive marketplace which causes some companies to redefine their moral center, but SCOA has stood firm to its values and developed a sterling reputation even during the most difficult business climate. Our suppliers and customers understand that commitment, allowing SCOA to maintain these relationships for decades – some spanning SCOA’s entire 60-year history. In accordance with SCOA’s 60th anniversary, we now spotlight SCOA businesses that show the benefits of that trust and have stood the test of time.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Visions - Fall 2012