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Adaptive production network<br />
With our broad production network, Schmitz Cargobull<br />
flexibly and efficiently utilises our production capacities.<br />
Where possible, the vehicles are manufactured where<br />
they are used and, therefore, we focus on production<br />
in local markets. This also applies to our new plants:<br />
Manchester has been building trailers specifically for<br />
the markets in Great Britain and Ireland since spring<br />
<strong>2022</strong>. At the end of <strong>2022</strong>, a new, energy-efficient<br />
plant was commissioned near the existing production<br />
facility in Zaragoza, Spain, which has been in operation<br />
since 2003.<br />
We have also aligned our procurement strategy with a<br />
more local focus: As such, we are continuing to develop<br />
our decentralised supplier network in the vicinity of our<br />
plants. This guarantees short delivery and reaction times.<br />
One example is the qualification of a new tarpaulin<br />
supplier for Adapazarı, which is capable of delivering a<br />
proportion of the tarpaulins for the Turkish plant from<br />
50 kilometres away. By changing over to this approach,<br />
we reduce the previous transport distance by almost<br />
3,000 kilometres.<br />
Schmitz Cargobull’s plants work together in expert networks<br />
to share knowledge and experience among<br />
the sites and develop common standards and processes.<br />
This also includes networks focusing on energy,<br />
waste, and occupational safety.<br />
<strong>Sustainability</strong> is one of the strategic pillars in the<br />
adaptive production network. For example, this<br />
includes the energy and mobility transformation<br />
at the plants to achieve our energy and climate<br />
protection goals. In addition, the circular economy<br />
is addressed in production by promoting waste<br />
avoidance and waste separation.<br />
Ultimately, the health and<br />
occupational safety<br />
of all employees is of<br />
paramount importance.<br />
Targeted<br />
programmes systematically<br />
reduce<br />
sources of danger.<br />
Customer proximity, reliability, and consistently<br />
high-quality standards are the most important guarantees<br />
of success for Schmitz Cargobull. The adaptive<br />
production network ensures that these goals are<br />
achieved efficiently, through the use of synergies<br />
and standards. Every network partner actively<br />
contributes their individual strengths and skills.<br />
Great Britain<br />
Manchester<br />
Germany<br />
Altenberge<br />
Vreden<br />
Gotha<br />
Ratshausen (TSE)<br />
Lithuania<br />
Panevėžys<br />
Slovakia<br />
Michalovce<br />
Spain<br />
Zaragoza<br />
Turkey<br />
Adapazarı<br />
Australia<br />
Melbourne<br />
➔ GRI 2-6
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