Manufacturing Today Issue - 221 February 2024 | Page 196

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grounded and in touch with the day-to-day running of the business . I can remain close to both our staff and customers that way .
“ The company ethos also extends to suppliers . We take a rather unique approach when it comes to building strong relationships with our supply chain . Viewrail holds a vendor summit every year , where we invite all our partners to come along and network with ourselves and each other . We spend a full day with them ; they get fed , we give them a tour of our facilities , and we share our values . We also update them on any new products that we have coming up , so they can be thinking about what supplies we might need going forward . Our vendors know more than we do about what materials work best in different types of homes , they can also help us choose the right tools and software , which makes them an important part of the business .”
Dream team
Having built a long and prosperous career with Viewrail , Len ensures the same opportunities for young people starting out in the industry . “ We hire a lot of people who are fresh out of college . It ’ s nice to see those lightbulb moments happen as people get to grips with the work we do . Teaching people
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