Amurthabashani Subramany, Körber site: Shah Alam, Malaysia
When I was asked to contribute a story for the anniversary, I initially thought of the obvious: Success stories. Projects. Results.
Instead, it was about something else:
our mindset, how we think – and how we make decisions.
That resonated with me.
I’ve been with Körber for more than a decade.
Two years ago, I took on a completely new professional challenge:
I assumed responsibility for a warehouse operation — without any prior experience in the field.
For me, that was a major step.
Before fully committing to it, I asked myself a simple question:
If I said yes to this role, was I also prepared to accept the responsibility that comes with it?
For me, the answer was clear.
Saying yes meant fully committing myself to the role.
Taking the first step.
Gaining experience. And finding out what works.
When I first walked into the warehouse, I realized how challenging the situation really was.
At the same time, I saw a unique opportunity to learn and grow.
The first months were intense.
But throughout that early period, one thing remained constant:
the support of the people around me.
Two colleagues, in particular, played an important role.
They helped me navigate new situations with confidence and understand the practical side of warehouse management.
With their support, my remaining doubts faded away.
Failure was no longer something to avoid but something to learn from.
Not everything worked perfectly from the beginning.
But there were small wins. Progress. Momentum.
