ABOUT SCANIA

About Scania

Scania in the society

About Scania

Scania in the society

SCANIA AT A GLANCE

Scania is a global company, offering sales and services in more than 100 countries. We also offer financial services in many markets, with production units located in Europe, South America and Asia.

45,000 EMPLOYEES

With 18,400 sales and services employees globally, Scania is strategically placed within our customers’ operations in 100 countries across the world. Our head office is in Södertälje.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

With 3,500 employees working in R&D operations, our aim is to develop high-quality products and solutions for specific customer demand, with short lead times from idea to launch.

GLOBAL SERVICES

Scania central purchasing is based in Södertälje, with offices in Latin America, India, Russia and China. Parts supply facilities are located in Opglabbeek, Belgium, Singapore and Vinhedo, Brazil.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our core values define our company’s culture. They’re closely linked, guiding our actions and creating value for our stakeholders. We share a way of thinking and working, and everyone at Scania contributes by strengthening and continually improving how we operate.

CUSTOMER FIRST

Understanding our customers’ businesses helps us create solutions to enhance their profitability. Creating operational efficiency, boosting profitability and promoting sustainability are at the heart of the value chain: from R&D, sourcing and production, to delivery and financing of vehicles, engines and services.

RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL

The individual is at the heart of all we do. We capture the knowledge, experience and ambition of each individual to continuously improve the way we work. New ideas that arise during the working day lead to increases in quality, efficiency and job satisfaction.

QUALITY

High-quality solutions are essential for our customers’ profitability. Knowing our customers’ needs and requirements ensures that our products and services meet their exacting demands. Any deviation is used as an opportunity to improve, and every opportunity to eliminate waste and inefficiency is seized.

TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS

Scania’s unique modular product system, developed over several decades, is one of our most important success factors. It is integral to our approach to flexibility and lies at the heart of our business model.

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SCANIA'S HERITAGE

From its foundation in 1891, Scania’s culture of continuous innovation has made it one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy trucks and buses. Follow us on a journey into the past, and meet the leaders, inventors and workers who have contributed to Scania’s history.

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OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRENGTH

Attracting, retaining, and developing qualified and dedicated employees is essential to delivering long-term growth with profitability. A motivated and diverse workforce, committed to continuous improvement, provides the right platform for Scania’s success.

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