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“ It matters to us that we ensure we remain the best-in-class and create a sustainable competitive advantage for our customers . I believe this makes us the envy of the industry ”
Steve Richmond , Director of Logistics UK at Jungheinrich every stage of the process ,” explains Richmond . “ This means that it ’ s never been more important for organisations to ensure that they are moving beyond siloed operations , and that logistics and supply chain managers are adopting a holistic approach , where man , machine and software work in harmony . The importance of fully integrating solutions into business operations , digitalisation and connectivity are key . Whether a global player , mid-sized company or small business , organisations of all sizes must look to digitalise and connect their processes to become more profitable and more competitive .”
Operating with a firm customercentric approach , Jungheinrich is an innovative , fast-growing company at the forefront of the automation industry . The company is recognised as the only single brand organisation that provides a complete solution which includes trucks , racking , warehouse design , systems integration and customer service . Offering a business-led approach to intralogistics , Jungheinrich understands customers ’ challenges and deploys automation in order to create value with fully automated warehouses all over the UK and in Europe across a variety of different industries . “ When it comes to automation , many organisations will have similar goals and challenges , but each is different in numerous aspects of their setup and as a result , there is no one-size-fits-all automation solution ,” affirms Richmond . “ Expanding Jungheinrich ’ s portfolio of automated and networked intralogistics solutions is an important focus for the business , as reflected in the acquisition this year of ISI Automation . This move is one of many and is enabling Jungheinrich to strength-
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