our world and business are changing. our core values remain.
how we do business is critical to our continued success. the "how" is represented by our core values of integrity, quality, commitment, and innovation. you see the "how" in our people, products, and processes. you recognize it in how we operate every business, every day, and in the ways we treat employees, customers, suppliers, dealers, and other stakeholders.
our core values define us. they unite us and differentiate us from competitors.
our commitment to these core values is not optional, and never wavers.
integrity
integrity means telling the truth, keeping our word and treating others with fairness and respect. it is demonstrated through honest relationships, decisions that consider the balanced interests of stakeholders, and unquestioned commitment to ethical and legal behavior. integrity is one of our most cherished assets. it must not be compromised.
quality
quality means delivering value to customers, employees, shareholders and others. quality is exhibited in many ways — by selling and supporting products and services that delight customers, establishing a work environment in which employees thrive, delivering financial results that meet investor expectations, and maintaining sound relationships to the benefit of our stakeholders.
commitment
commitment means doing our best to meet stakeholder expectations in a predictable, consistent way over time. we recognize that our customers, as well as employees and investors, have many options in choosing a company with which to be associated. our opportunity to serve should be viewed as a privilege that is not to be taken for granted.
innovation
innovation means inventing, designing, and developing breakthrough products and services that have high appeal in the marketplace and strengthen customer preference for the john deere brand. innovation extends to using the latest technology to establish world—class manufacturing processes and applying the most advanced information technology tools and practices throughout the company.