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The Future of GebrĂźder Weiss
A long history and the success of the present both form the basis for our future goals that I am very pleased to present you here: 1. Independent and cooperative Today Gebrßder Weiss is one of the largest companies in Austria that is 100 per cent familyowned. This independence will be retained for a long time to come because it forms a part of our identity and our success. At the same time, we will continue to remain open to enter into any form of partnership. 2. Expansive and determined We want to strengthen and expand our position in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in selected overseas markets. As a regional player with global connections we want to challenge global competitors with our expertise, quality, flexibility and individuality. 3. Dependable and market-oriented Our short-term goal is a seamless organisation to ensure that we are perceived by customers and partners as a homogeneous, predictable company to an even greater extent. Operational excellence and consistent market orientation should put us in the pole position. 4. Structured and personal The highest level of productivity is needed, especially in national and international groupage services. We will be optimising our processes accordingly, for example with the introduction of the barcode project throughout the entire system. Despite the importance of technical aspects we will only gain a competitive advantage with the help of individual employees’ professionalism and the culture lived within the company.
5. Traditional and innovative GW has long since grown beyond its role as a carrier and freight forwarder, although these activities continue to represent a solid foundation for our success. We will continue to develop and enforce existing instruments for procurement, warehousing, distribution and contract logistics, in order to provide distinguished customised solutions for complex logistics requirements. 6. Focussed and reliable We are the best logistics service supplier in our geographical operating area, the number one address in when it comes to expertise, quality and service. An adequate yield on turnover enables our power to invest. The GW brand can be trusted; it stands for the best cost-performance ratio and the reasonable use of resources. Sustainability is more than just a buzzword to us. Please continue to accompany and support us along the *orange way.
Best wishes,
Wolfgang Niessner Chairman of the Management Board