We have made our services available for the Government and City authorities to use for the necessary deliveries, and also donated medical necessities
We spoke with Roland Raith, Gebruder Weiss Country Manager for Serbia, who said: “We are in permanent coordination with the relevant authorities and have prepared appropriate emergency and continuity plans. We keep close touch with our clients, employees and partners which is essential at this time more than ever”.
How did you organize your business activities?
We organized home office for all our employees for whom it was possible. There are no business trips and all meetings are done via skype or phone. For those who are not working remotely, we split the working shifts in a manner that is in accordance with the recommendations of the Government and relevant authorities.
On the global level, a situation centre was set up. This centar monitors and announces latest developments in all our affiliates. Also, for all our clients, partners, and wider community we issue reports about the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on logistics .
All locations worldwide are fully operational, and our transport services continue to run at a high level for our customers. We are in permanent coordination with the relevant authorities and have prepared appropriate emergency and continuity plans. We keep close touch with our clients, employees and partners which is essential at this time more than ever.
How much is it important for the companies to show solidarity and provide help and donations for the healthcare system?
The role of the big companies, in times like these is very important, that goes without saying. We are the ones that path the way of progress in each society and we are the ones that need to step up in the time of crises. We have made our services available for the Government and City authorities to use for the necessary deliveries, and also donated medical necessities.
How do you spend your private time during the pandemic?
Like everyone else, I suppose. Staying at home after work and trying to make the best of it. Although the situation is serious and not to be taken lightly, this is also an opportunity to spend quality time with the family. So, my family and I are doing just that, we watch movies together, cook together, do homework together, play together, etc.
What will you do first after the state of emergency is cancelled?
Business wise, the first thing will be to welcome back to office all my colleagues that I have not seen in a while. And then to sit down, group and regroup, and get back to normal as quickly as possible. Privately, we are looking forward to seeing friends and relatives after this is over, and take maybe a trip somewhere, change the scenery and relax.