Arvato gears up for Asia

Arvato has designated Singapore as the new Asia-Pacific headquarters for its supply chain management (SCM) Solution Group. To facilitate this, the company has relocated its existing sites in the country to a single 80,000 square feet unit. Raoul Kuetemeier has stepped up from his previous general management role in China to Head of Asia.

“We see an increasing demand for SCM solutions that integrate China and other Asian countries and markets. The new headquarters helps us to establish a strategic footprint in the region,” said Kuetemeier. “With our resources pulled together, we also enhance the efficiency of our highly customized SCM strategies and strengthen our leading position as a SCM solutions provider in Asia’s high-tech and entertainment sector.”

Arvato’s new premise in Changi International Logispark, one of Singapore’s most established logistics clusters, is furnished with an office, warehouse and assembly area where Arvato will carry out increased volumes of regional logistics and value-added services for its clients. The location is prime for its proximity to the Changi airport as well as freight forwarders and expressways. This way, it complements Arvato’s global operational network.

As part of his new responsibilities, Kuetemeier will focus on streamlining the operations and sales activities for the Arvato SCM Solution Group in the Asia Pacific region. In his new role, he oversees more than 600 employees across Singapore, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Kuetemeier joined Arvato in 2004 where he played a key role setting up new facilities in Germany and Austria. Prior to his current position, Kuetemeier was based in China for eight years. He has a proven track record of supporting multi-national clients to develop their strategic supply chain strategies in Europe and Asia.