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things that are unique about what you do , and your community becomes smaller . You also realize all the things you don ’ t have that you used to get from your corporate parent that you must now invent and figure out for yourself . The processes , the systems , the traditions ; you expect them all to be replicated overnight , but that ’ s not the case . They take time and experience to mold . So , we ’ re essentially somewhere between a 100-year-old and a five-year-old company , at the same time , which , I think , makes us a really interesting and engaging place to work .
“ We ’ re also at the intersection of an incredible technological change in our industry . This means that the rules of engagement , the opportunities , the possibilities are widening , which is why I say it ’ s strange to think of us as a startup , but that ’ s how I feel . I think that the culture we ’ ve been fortunate to establish is largely owed to the history that brought us here . It ’ s given the wisdom of a more stable , settled business , yet we still have the youthfulness of a young and innovative startup that is continually inspired by the opportunities of the industry , and I think that gets a lot of us really excited about being here ,” Marc shares .
Innovation and determination
The culture of the business is driven by a few core values : committed , customer centric , principled , challenge the status quo and win together . Furthermore , Marc highlights that across the organization , the team ’ s mission is well-known and helps encourage a united and closely-knit ethos . “ We develop insightful ideas and turn them into impactful realities . We anticipate the needs of customers and the markets we serve and deliver solutions with agility and flexibility – that ’ s what we do ! But we couldn ’ t do it without the people here who know and believe in how to make that mission possible .”
The conversation then closes on the topic of recognition of the company ’ s achievements , and how the growth of its history is a testament to the innovation and determination of the Clarios team . “ Supply chain is a huge conversation in our space . It ’ s not just about producing a product in a state-of-the-art and efficient facility and shipping it to the customer . It ’ s about taking that practice to the rest of the world , and we ’ re really proud of that . We ’ re doing this across Europe , in America , North America , South America , and Asia , and that ’ s pretty cool ,” he concludes .
Enduring essentiality
The essence of Clarios ’ success and its trajectory for the future solidifies as Marc shares what he hopes for the company ’ s longevity . Marc underscores the company ’ s enduring essentiality , and predicts a landscape where vehicles , a decade and well beyond , will still rely on low voltage networks , and Clarios aims to be at the forefront , not just in building batteries but in managing systems and introducing new services .
Looking ahead , Marc envisions an expansive scope for growth , emphasizing that there ’ s much more to be accomplished across various sectors . The conversation leaves an indelible impression ; a company that understands its niche , is poised for significant expansion , and thrives on the ethos of continuous innovation .
It is clear from our conversation that Marc is proud of the company ’ s global reach and acknowledges the achievement of seamlessly orchestrating a vast and robust supply chain . The success story of Clarios proves how the diligence of a team committed to excellence in the circular economy can lead to abundant success , and serves as an example of how opportunity , when recognized , can kickstart a new sector of industry solutions . ■
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