Insights from South Tyrol: what an open day reveals about building a site
Published on 24 September 2026 · 2 min read
When building a site in Italy, companies need to understand local operations and explain the work clearly. A production open day can offer a tangible glimpse of that process.
Make the work visible
Equipment, shift patterns and quality requirements become clearer when people can see production first-hand and ask questions.
My advice for companies
Clear roles, understandable processes and a realistic workforce strategy belong together from the start of site planning. In Italy I advise on market entry, site setup and workforce strategy; I do not recruit or place candidates there.
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