Behind every delivery there is much more than transportation: there is planning, coordination, and attention to detail. In this edition of One Minute With…, we meet Valentina Rigamonti, Logistics Manager at A.D. Tubi Inossidabili, who has been closely involved in managing shipments in Italy and around the world for the past ten years. With her, we talk about organization, international project management, and the importance of having a complete overview of the production process.

Name and role
Valentina Rigamonti, Logistics Manager.

How long have you been working at A.D. Tubi and how did your career begin?
I have been working at A.D. Tubi for ten years. I started by preparing shipping documents and, after about two and a half years, I moved to the logistics department, where I had the opportunity to broaden my skills and gain a more comprehensive view of the entire shipping process.

 What are the main responsibilities involved in your role?
It’s a role that carries a great deal of responsibility because logistics manages everything we produce. I handle both shipments and orders to subcontractors, coordinating deliveries that range from local shipments to major international projects. Our products travel all over the world, from the United States to China, India, and Australia. Every shipment requires organization, precision, and the ability to manage very different needs and requirements.

Which part of the job requires the most experience and attention?
Definitely putting all the pieces of the process together. You have to coordinate production readiness, vessel departures, delivery schedules, and all the specific requirements requested by customers, such as closing days, unloading times, or delivery procedures. Shipments involving very long and bulky tubes or equipment require even more attention: they must be planned carefully and well in advance. What really makes the difference is attention to detail, especially those aspects that may seem secondary at first but later prove to be essential.

What is the most important skill you have developed over the years?
The ability to have a complete overview of the process. You can’t focus only on what happens in production; you need to consider the entire journey of the product: where it starts, where it needs to go, and all the intermediate steps. It’s not just about transportation, but also customs clearance, port documentation, and all the technical lead times that must be taken into account. Experience plays a major role in developing this broader perspective.

How important is collaboration with other departments?
It’s extremely important. My work is closely connected with all company departments: production, sales, administration, and quality. I interact daily with many different people, and coordination among departments is essential to manage everything effectively.

What would you say to someone considering working at A.D. Tubi?
That you’ll never get bored here. It’s a great company to work for, and there is always room to improve and grow professionally. It’s a stimulating environment where every day is different.

 What are you most proud of in your work?
In my opinion, it’s the best role there is! I really enjoy seeing the concrete results of our work and knowing that I contribute to delivering our products all over the world.

Is there a project you are particularly proud of?
Definitely the projects involving special overseas shipments, which require more complex and detailed preparation. Those are the ones that bring the greatest satisfaction. Some recent shipments to China were also very important and rewarding experiences, especially because they are not so common and require even more accurate organization and planning.