Distribution Network Study leading supplier motorcycle apparel


Description REV’IT! is a leading supplier of motorcycle apparel founded in 1995. From the start they succeed in meeting their mission to create the most innovative, functional and stylish motorcycle apparel yearly raising  the standard. Opportunities REV’IT! is a leading supplier of motorcycle apparel founded in 1995. From the start they succeed in meeting their mission to...

Scenario detailing spare part


Description Lely-Synerlogic in Duiven is a worldwide spare parts service provider for the Dairy and Forage activities for Lely (they have some small other customers). They store all spare parts and deliver them to the end customers with normal or express lead times. Opportunities Lely decided to sell the Forage business to one of its competitors, therefore...

Distribution Network Study


Description For over 10 years Vos Logistics acts as a logistics service provider for Victorinox Travel Gear Ltd. Victorinox is particularly known for its Swiss army knife. The travel gear division manufactures and markets suitcases, briefcases, duffel bags & totes, backpacks and carry-on bags. Opportunities Groenewout was asked to conduct a review on the current distribution footprint...

Set up European DC


Description Nicopure Labs is a leader in the vaping and e-liquid industry. Through their brand names Halo, eVo and purity they globally manufacture and distribute e-liquids for e-cigarettes. Opportunities Nicopure planned to set-up a distribution facility in the Netherlands to set up straight forward import, inventory and shipping operations for the EMEA region. Solution Groenewout provided an interim manager...

Benchmark transport costs


Description Altrex is a manufacturer and distributor of stepladders, ladders, scaffolding, suspended platforms and customized access solutions. Opportunities Altrex was renegotiating its transport and handling rates with its current Logistics Service Provider (LSP) due to contract end and a significant change in distribution profiles. Solution Groenewout conducted a benchmark on the existing logistics market rates and calculated a market...

Feasibility study – change to Omni-Channel Logistics


Description Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is an American manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, make-up, fragrance and hair care products. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through retail channels and e-commerce, and has its headquarters in New York City. Opportunities Estée Lauder defined their Masterplans for the near future. One of the main...

Redesign study Value Added Services


  Description Forever Direct is the European Distribution Center for AVA (Aloe Vera of America). AVA exclusively manufactures products for Forever Living in Texas (USA). Forever Living Products (FLP) is US-company founded in 1978. Its corporate HQ is based in Arizona (USA). FLP is today the world's largest grower, manufacturer and distributor of aloe vera, bee...

Warehouse expansion construction


Description Stryker European Supply Chain Services operates its Distribution Center in Venlo. Stryker is a fast growing medical device company, based in the USA. Opportunities Stryker has outgrown the facility that was constructed in 2010 and assigned Groenewout to manage the design & realization of a 10.000 m² of warehouse expansion. In parallel Groenewout designed an advanced automated...

Assessment future distribution network online & offline


Description Blokker is a large retailing company in the Benelux. They have 1 DC for offline (Geldermalsen) and 1 DC for online (Gouda) and more than 1.000 stores (with different brand names such as Blokker, Marskramer, etc). There main product categories are household, garden furniture, living and cooking. Opportunities Blokker wanted to perform an assessment on their...

Feasibility study racking


  Description Cargill’s facility in Malchin stores finished products, raw materials and semi finished goods related to pectin production. Opportunities The site in Malchin has a limited free height of 5 meter and currently all products are stored on the floor. Cargill wants to optimize their storage capacity by installing a racking solution. They want to know; what...