ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT A FREIGHT FORWARDING PARTNER? DO NOT SEARCH FOR SIZE!

Not size, but flexibility and reliability are, in our experience, a decisive factor in choosing a partner for freight forwarding.
Patrícia Rusnáková
Content Manager29 October 20204 min read

Not size, but flexibility and reliability are, in our experience, decisive factors when choosing a partner for freight forwarding. However, we are convinced that the size of our company is actually a competitive advantage. Find out some of the benefits of operating as a smaller company.

Organizational structure

It surely does not surprise anyone that SWIDA Innovative, with its 116 employees, still has a relatively simple organizational structure, and our co-owner and CEO Viktor Sučka remains an active part of the team.

This makes it easier to create a friendly atmosphere within smaller teams led by strong leaders who are willing to “pick up a shovel” when needed.

Processes and decision making

Dynamics, high adaptability to changing market conditions, and flexibility are the main advantages of smaller companies such as SWIDA Innovative. Strong centralization of management functions in the hands of owners and key employees enables SWIDA Innovative to focus on customer experience and provide customized solutions to clients within just a few minutes.

Strong education and development processes implemented over the past few years resulted in the award for the fastest-growing Slovak businesses – Diamonds of Slovak Business, awarded by Forbes magazine.

Education and personal development

SWIDA employees usually perform a diverse range of tasks that must be taught from the very beginning. We are convinced that quality training and practical experience create the most resilient and loyal employees.

We are still a relatively young company, so we need to invest in employee training as much as possible. Specialized online courses, webinars, and sophisticated tutorials offering almost unlimited learning opportunities are now being incorporated alongside our in-house training programs.

Financial resources & cash flow

Our financial possibilities are not unlimited, but due to the size of the company and the length of our operation, we are financially very stable and secure. We can allocate the necessary resources to investments very quickly and, thanks to the fact that we pay 99.9% of our liabilities on time (the remaining 0.1% is due to the human factor), we maintain strong credibility with partners, suppliers, and banks. Proof of this is the number of Solvency Certificates we have received.

Innovation

Many small business owners claim that they could never start a business in an area that requires innovation. Innovation is usually very costly, and new entrepreneurs often lack sufficient financial resources at the beginning of their journey.

Our path was exactly the opposite. From the beginning, we decided that innovation was so important to our business that it needed to become part of our DNA, which is why we included it in our company name.

When choosing a freight forwarding partner, clients often ask about the future and upcoming innovations. Our internal IT team continuously develops a custom-made logistics system that can be tailored to both internal operational needs and special customer requirements.

Market information & Marketing

In every successful company, marketing investments grow hand in hand with business success. The same applies to us. We believe that the power of communication is stronger today than ever before.

Thanks to constant contact with our customers, we are able to gather valuable market information and important insights that are utilized in our marketing efforts, particularly in lead generation activities, brand building, and the company’s overall communication strategy.

Customer approach

We are aware that as a smaller-scale company, we cannot offer comprehensive logistics services such as warehouses, ships, or aircraft. However, we can provide great flexibility in road cargo transportation services and narrow specialization, which is increasingly demanded by clients today.

For those of you who consider the public image of a company an important factor in decision-making, large internationally recognized corporations may always seem more attractive. However, companies such as Robert Bosch, Audi, CNH, and others trust us with their express and regular road cargo transportation across Europe, which proves the high quality of the services we provide.

If it suits you that your logistics partner does not rely on the reputation of large corporations, SWIDA Innovative is a great choice for you. In our business, the customer is not just another entity listed under a customer number. Our employees are often in daily contact with clients throughout the entire business relationship. For us, a deep understanding of our customers and a tailored approach to their needs is essential.

Patrícia RusnákováContent Manager
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