High level feasibility warehouse automation


  Description Dentsply Sirona is a merger of Dentsply (US) and Sirona (previously Siemens, Germany).  Dentsply Sirona delivers tooth related (implants, prostethics, etc.) items to several healthcare related customers in different countries. Opportunities Dentsply Sirona is looking for a consolidated (as there are multiple BU’s served in Venlo) greenfield design for their current location with a high level...

Development new building support


Description stichd is a daughter company of Puma (former Dobotex) and has the European license to design, produce and sell socks and bodywear for PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, HEAD, LEVI’s and is the trackside retail partner for Formula-1 racing. Opportunities Although stichd has moved to a new site a few years ago, further growth urged stichd to consider...

Strategic logistics advice


Description Kleertjes.com is an e-company for baby and children clothing, operating from its own warehouse in Doetinchem. Due to strong organic growth, the operation has outgrown the facility. A new warehouse is required together with an improved picking process, which is to be supported by mechanization. Opportunities Kleertjes.com requested support to evaluate the planned new processes and...

Sparring partner Blue Print design


Description Active Ants is an e-commerce fulfillment provider for webstores. Their process is supported by an AutoStore storage and picking system. Active Ants stores, picks and packs the orders and arranges the shipments to the consumer for their clients. Opportunities Packing is a typically time-consuming activity within the e-fulfillment process. Active Ants requested support in the evaluation of...

Project Management Crossdock Center


Description Neele-Vat is a Logistics Service Provider with multiple locations in Rotterdam, serving customers with storage, transportation, freight forwarding and customs administration. Opportunities Neele-Vat was granted the opportunity to set up a business case for a cross docking center on the City Terminal (ex-ECT Home). For that purpose Neele-Vat had to work with short sea operators to...

Logistics design for new facility


Description Moonen Packaging (part of Optigroup) is a wholesaler of packaging materials with a focus on sustainable packaging solutions. Moonen has outgrown the facility it has been working in for more than 20 years. Opportunities Moonen Packaging was looking for greenfield options in the neighborhood (Weert) and requested Groenewout to develop more efficient storage methods and processes...

Support realization of storage & processing capacity (warehouse)


Description The main warehouse of Kramp had to expand its capacities as a result of the supply chain redesign advised by Groenewout. Opportunities Kramp requested Groenewout’s support to design the expansion of the storage & processing capacity for small items in the warehouse in Varsseveld. Later Groenewout was asked to take the lead in the tender/procurement process...

MRP Tool


Description The Network Services department of Ziggo NL is responsible for maintenance, repairs and new projects. It is important that the correct products and quantities are on stock in the central warehouse to support the technicians. Further information can be found on website Vodafone or Ziggo.   Opportunities The Supply Chain Planning department was looking for a tool...

Stiho; support project BICL


Description Stiho is a large distributor of building materials, like wood and timber, panels, doors and isolation. From their warehouse in Utrecht, goods are picked, shipped and delivered throughout the Netherlands. Opportunities Stiho has the opportunity to increase the warehouse in Utrecht with the existing neighbor building. However, this building needs to be upgraded. Also a new...

Feasibility study


Description Hocras is a cash & carry wholesaler located in The Netherlands for the food service industry. It holds an article portfolio of circa 40,000 SKU’s, in ambient, fresh and frozen. Hocras also delivers directly in the out-of-home channel as restaurants and hotels. Opportunities Hocras experienced a strong sales growth over the recent years and was expecting...