04.02.2009 Sponsor evening
Ewald Raben, the CEO of Raben Group one of the golden sponsors of the Dutch- Polish Business Club Wielkopolska, held a presentation during our first sponsor evening in February. He mentioned their own activities on the market and the current economical crises but this was not the main subject of the evening.

The presentation was more concentrated on how to be better than other companies, what is the influence of a company culture and how to manage this?
It was definitely an interesting presentation for all companies with elements that could inspire other managers. At the end of the presentation, the Raben Group company had organized a buffet, serving ‘sate sauce’ this was especially for all the dutch managers who are missing this in Poland as it is not available here. Altogether it was a busy, pleasant and interesting evening. 
The Raben Group has been operating on the European market for more than 75 years offering logistic services of the highest quality.
The Raben Group includes all Raben companies, as there are Fresh Logistics, CJ International and Raben Sea & Air. Raben Group operating within the area of Poland, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Holland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Ukraine.

From the beginning of its activities on the European market the Raben Group has concentrated particularly on the quality of provided services.
They provide services in the field of:
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Full logistic service
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Warehousing
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International distribution
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National distribution
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Full logistic service for fresh products (from +2 to +6°C): Fresh Logistics
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Comprehensive logistic services in automotive branch: CJ International
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Sea and air fright: Raben Sea & Air

Moreover Raben Group applies modern IT solutions. The modern software for the management of storing and forwarding consignments guarantees not only a high level of control over traffic of goods but high efficiency as well. In order to facilitate the exchange of information it is possible to integrate it with IT networks of their clients.
Raben Group distinguishes by flexibility and friendly customer service. Focus thanks to skilled and trained personnel, comprehensive solutions corresponding with supply chain changes in the market, flat and flexible management structure and strong references among market leaders.
Raben Group, during many years of its existence, has developed its own values, being specific company’s DNA code. In the same time Raben Group has created mission and vision of the company
Their mission is to build competitive advantage of their customers, supplying reliable solutions and a friendly service.
Their vision is to become a leader everywhere they are.
The companys’ values are Entrepreneurship, Customer Orientation, Act With Passion, Professionalism and Reliability.

Conclusion:
Corporate values are what the company represents, what its employees believe in and they are key factor of success in today’s competitive economic environment.
Robert D. Haas, CEO Levi Strauss and Co
