It is one of the most frequently heard words in recent weeks: systemic relevance. Professions, sectors and activities have been categorized according to whether they are essential for supplying the population. Over the past three months, it has become clear that logistics is systemically relevant in all its facets - as a fundamental driver of supply. In order to make it even more efficient and crisis-proof for the future, a reliable service, short-term solutions such as rental vehicles and automation solutions are required.

To pay tribute to the work of all those who have ensured that food, medicines, protective equipment and much more got to where they were needed reliably and quickly, especially in recent weeks, Still is supporting the "No day without logistics" campaign. The initiative of the economy makers vividly and emotionally shows the diversity of logistics applications and the great commitment of employees - in times of crisis and beyond.

Not a day without logistics: Still vehicles in use

Numerous industrial trucks from Still are also in use in a wide variety of areas around the world to support customers in their system-relevant activities - from the production of disinfectants to the transportation of large food donations. For example, Still LiftRunner tugger trains at Mainz University Hospital ensure that around 4,500 meals are distributed to inpatients on time every day. At Viracopos Airport in Brazil, Still forklifts ensured the fast and efficient loading of half a million Covid-19 tests. In Hungary, Still rental vehicles provided free of charge support the national ambulance service. And around 100 Still industrial trucks are being used to supply 500 organic supermarkets of the Italian company EcorNaturaSì.

Automation solutions on the rise

After the great importance of efficient logistics has once again become apparent in recent weeks, the topic of future-proof logistics is high on the agenda for many companies. "We are currently receiving a lot of inquiries from customers who want to make their logistics even more crisis-proof, efficient and employee-friendly," explains Thomas A. Fischer, Managing Director Sales, Marketing and Service (CSO) at Still GmbH. "The focus is particularly on automation concepts."