Smart Evolution Instead of Costly Revolution   “Help, my automation technology is outdated, now what?” This is a question many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are currently facing. The demands on modern logistics processes continue to rise: shorter lead times, higher process reliability, improved traceability, and seamless system integration are no longer future challenges, they are operational...

Technological innovation is propelling the logistics industry forward at an unprecedented pace, transforming the business landscape in fundamental ways. Market forces are driving this shift: intense cost pressures, rising customer expectations, and the demands of global competition have made efficiency the highest priority in intralogistics.   To keep up, many logistics providers have turned to automated...

  ** This article has been published on Logistiek.nl, December 2024 ** Due to the tight labor market and rising salaries, a growing number of warehouses are switching to automated packaging processes. However, decisions about how many packaging machines are required and which box sizes they should be able to handle are often made without full...

  Our transport consulting offers you the following advantages: We show you what potential lies in your current transport flows and networks. Our experts help to make your costs transparent, analyze your processes, and work with you to explore possibilities for optimization: Reduction of transport costs and reduction of fleet size Increased efficiency and optimal use of...

Please note: this interview / article was organized with managing consultant Mo Lasgaa. After working at Groenewout for more than 18 years, Mo continues his career outside Groenewout since december 2023. If you should have any questions regarding this interview, please contact mail@groenewout.com. Why companies are putting supply chain at the Executive Committee level? In...

  Warehouse automation is a hot topic, and ever more companies are investing in robots, shuttles, or other systems. But how can you calculate the time it takes to recoup such investments? Rogier Verhaar answers this and other questions. In an attempt to make their operations faster and more efficient, an increasing number of companies...

Building a multistory distribution center seems to have become a profitable option in the Netherlands, as a distribution center covering two or more floors enables better use of the available plot of land.Groenewout advocates a different approach to site optimization: explore the logistics options before looking for real estate solutions. Several multistory distribution centers have...

** Part of publication 3 of 3-serie on Autostore published in Logistiek.nl February 2023 **   Is Autostore the best choice for you, or would it be better to keep looking for an alternative? To reach the right decision, first of all start by analyzing your process and then think about the secondary requirements that could...

Guest column Dirk Beck | Warehouse Totaal | Film als logistieke inspiratiebron - december 2022 Dirk Becks Sometimes, a movie can really strike a chord with me as a logistics professional. One example is Monsters Inc., a Pixar animation featuring an immense factory with a huge transport and storage system for doors. The protagonists’ dizzying...

  In the Netherlands, work is currently underway on the construction of several multistory distribution centers allowing trucks to be loaded and unloaded on two levels. But what exactly is a multistory distribution center? And what are the key considerations when building one? Dirk Becks shares his insights. The Netherlands is a densely populated country,...