evolved over the years into a tapestry of different systems , is a world unto itself . Old systems are still in use – that ’ s a reality that must be dealt with .
Unsurprisingly , VW is contemplating rolling out ASSIST4 to more of its plants and more areas within the company . There are plans for linking a new plant in Poland and for connecting the new VW employee web shop . From the first day of the rollout , staff will be able to order some 4,500 different items , including model cars , jackets , ballpoint pens , and bicycles – with ASSIST4 organising the shipping . As it is not yet possible to predict how popular the new web shop will be , the potential shipping volume is unknown , but it could mean anywhere from 100 to 6,000 additional shipments per day .
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