Manufacturing Magazine November 2015 | Page 43

EUROPE for transforming the customer ’ s business or sometimes just simply run the business better . Effectiveness is our keyword .”
Its experience with its products , services and sector clients also enables it to offer full outsourcing services ranging from application support to functional outsourcing , alongside a help desk and a comprehensive consultation service which helps to prevent problems before they can occur .
Engström said : “ Commitment to success from all stakeholders is essential . When seizing the new business opportunities and benefits co-creation and even joint ventures can often be a desirable business model for all parties .”
Competitive advantage Engström noted that Affecto had been able to leverage its business model to develop both its territorial and sectoral reach in order to become a strong regional player , he said : “ Having started over 30 years ago in Finland , we had a lot of growth there starting in the late 1990 ’ s . Then around 2005 we started decisively expanding ; we went to Latvia , Lithuania and Estonia and soon after to Sweden , Norway , Denmark , Poland and South Africa .”
He also explained how the company ’ s dedication to customers provided a strong framework for future partnerships . Affecto has built a reputation for offering a comprehensive package of solutions and services that scale from business and technology advisory to implementations

“ Commitment to success from all stakeholders is essential . When seizing the new business opportunities and benefits cocreation and even joint ventures can often be a desirable business model for all parties ”

– Henri Engström , Head of Industrial Operations
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