By visiting global pork producers insight can be gained on what areas Canadian producers are doing well, and which need improvement. One issue is whether group housing is implemented, and if it is the EU can be used to learn what works. The Danish set an example of paying for lean meat rather than carcass weight, and Britain has used partial depopulation with success. Countries with hot climates have the challenge of getting sows to eat, which can be used here during lactation feeding. Germany can show good examples of wet feeding. Despite the differences between countries, there are some general things done well and poorly across the industry. Breeding, nursery management, use of a veterinarian, and dedication are all strong points. Areas that need improvement include business management because there is a lack of planning due to being involved in daily barn affairs. This lack of management can come from being understaffed and not utilizing off-site help for repairs. Secondly, preventative immunity can help avoid costly disease outbreaks, yet is often neglected. Seeing what producers in other countries are doing and being open to changes can help producers improve their facility, and Canada to improve its global status.