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Vestre standardized meeting structures and daily meeting schedules . We also have monthly meetings , quarterly meetings and half year gatherings . Additionally , we are using internal communication tools such as monitors in the factories and Microsoft Teams to spread news , success stories , and information between the teams .”
The company ’ s community-driven approach extends beyond its internal family and includes the supply network , as Erik confirms : “ Our suppliers are crucial for our success , and we are in close collaboration with them . We have relatively few suppliers , and we handle them more like strategic partners .
“ As an example , we arrange Vestre Climate Action Day where we invite all our suppliers to meet with our team and other vendors in the Vestre network . We think that it ’ s necessary to keep our suppliers in the loop and let them share their thoughts and ideas with each other , to have the biggest impact on both business and sustainability . Almost all our
suppliers are in Norway or Sweden , so we have the huge benefit of short distances and lead times , which is necessary in our operations .”
As processes are optimized and systems are streamlined , Vestre gears up for one of the most exciting periods in the company ’ s history . “ We will have some exciting news regarding our most sustainable product yet in just a few months , so keep following our journey to hear all about that . In the longer term , we will continue to grow the business according to plan , so that we are able to create even more inspiring and sustainable social meeting places for people to enjoy . I am really looking forward to setting up the production organization , machinery and facilities to be able to meet the higher demand that lies ahead . We certainly have some interesting possibilities coming up soon ,” Erik concludes . ■
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