Navigating the Future Together
This year marks a significant milestone for Şişecam, celebrating its 90th anniversary. As part of this landmark year, the company recently hosted its third Şişecam Global Supplier Summit, bringing together its valued business partners to reflect on a legacy of collaboration and look towards the future.
The summit served as a platform for strategic discussion and reaffirmed the crucial role of Şişecam’s ecosystem in driving progress. Can Yücel, Şişecam CEO, underscored this symbiotic relationship, stating, “Şişecam’s ninety eventful and rewarding years represent decades of progress, resilience and partnership. Our culture is built on progress which creates value for all, and value can only be maximised when we create together.” His remarks highlighted a fundamental truth in today’s complex business landscape: individual success is intrinsically linked to the strength and cohesion of the entire value chain. Mr. Yücel emphasized the need to move beyond isolated perspectives, advocating for a collective approach: “Today, simply focusing on individual perspectives and responsibilities fall quite short. To truly move forward, we must think together, think differently and care for one another.”
The theme of the summit, “United to Collaborate – Navigating Together,” was presented not merely as a motto, but as a powerful call to action. Can Yücel elaborated on this imperative, outlining Şişecam’s commitment to fostering a future-ready ecosystem built on the pillars of sustainability, digital transformation, and operational resilience. This forward-looking vision necessitates a shared commitment to innovation, which Mr. Yücel framed as a collective responsibility rather than a mere opportunity. He passionately urged partners to recognize their critical role in shaping the future: “I urge you to consider innovation not just as an opportunity, but as a shared responsibility. Because what you bring to the table today will shape our future.” The address concluded with a powerful and unifying message, echoing the summit’s theme and encapsulating Şişecam’s collaborative spirit: “Let’s change together. Let’s create together. Let’s navigate together.”
The third Şişecam Global Supplier Summit undoubtedly reinforced the deep-rooted partnerships that have been instrumental in Şişecam’s ninety years of success. By emphasizing the importance of collective intelligence, shared responsibility for innovation, and a united approach to navigating future challenges, Şişecam is demonstrating a clear commitment to continued progress, built on the foundation of strong and collaborative relationships with its business partners. As Şişecam looks ahead, the spirit of “United to Collaborate – Navigating Together” will undoubtedly guide the company and its ecosystem towards a future of shared prosperity and sustainable growth. 
Source: Şişecam with addiional information added by GlassBalkan
