Redesign operational processes for new DC


Description fonQ was operating from 4 different facilities in short distance, in order to deal with growth. fonQ decided to centralize all operations into a new site and made a deal with a developer for a new facility nearby. Opportunities fonQ requested support to redesign the existing operational processes and storage methods to enhance its operation and...

Warehouse layout


Description Knight Frank is an estate agent and commercial/ residential property consultancy founded in London in 1896. Knight Frank together with its New York-based affiliate Newmark Knight Frank is one of the world's largest global property consultancies. Its global network encompasses 400 offices in 56 countries and more than 18,000 employees. They handle in excess of £498 billion worth...

Program of Requirements Moonen Packaging


Description Moonen Packaging is an expert in industrial packaging in a wide range, from simple high-volume packaging to tailor-made packages. They have clients in the e-commerce, retail, but also in the food industry. Opportunities Because of growth of business Moonen Packaging decided to move to a larger warehouse facility location. As part of the tender process for...

Warehouse design UK


Description Medline Industries, Inc., is a private American healthcare company based in Northfield, Illinois. It is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies providing products, education, clinical programs and services across the continuum of care with offices in 20 different countries. In 2018, Medline reached over $10 billion in overall company sales. Opportunities In...

Feasibility study Geevers


Description Geevers Auto Parts is a specialist regarding car components for repair. In their central warehouse of 40,000 m² in Veldhoven there are 100,000 different components on stock. Also there are 40 drivers available to supply components.   Opportunities Geevers asked Groenewout to design a greenfield warehouse that is ready for the future. In this warehouse, potentially 3 existing...

European logistics footprint strategy


Description Founded in 2001, Certis Europe was created from three businesses acquired by Mitsui & Co. Ltd during the 1990’s operating in the UK, France and Netherlands. It has since grown to become a European crop protection specialist providing sales and marketing services to its suppliers alongside development and regulatory support. Opportunities Groenewout supported the Certis logistics...

Building design


Description Focus Real Estate is a project developer with the focus on the end user and the surroundings. Opportunities Focus has a plot of land of 160.000 m² in Weert. They wanted to build one big building volume which could be split up in several areas if needed. They asked Groenewout to look at the current design,...

3PL Tender Support


Description Client is a 3PL company, which is growing rapidly in the Netherlands. They are targeting on new retail and e-commerce business (amongst others). Opportunities Company, a large retail chain, has sent an RFP to different 3PL companies. Client had received this RFP document and didn’t have the time and expertise to answer this RFP themselves. Groenewout...

Improvement supply & inventory management


Description Scientific Instruments Division, one of the key divisions within ThermoFisher, markets and supplies instrumentation for laboratory and industrial settings. Including service contracting. Opportunities Working with country specific service organizations that each have a stock keeping function, the management perception was that supply and inventory management of spare parts could be professionalized. Currently, there are many buffer...

Design & implementation integrated logistics processes


Description Holmatro designs, produces, tests and delivers hydraulic equipment and systems for industrial applications and technical rescue services. Holmatro has branches in the Netherlands, the US, the People's Republic of China, Poland and the UK as well as a global coverage dealer network. Opportunities Holmatro set up an improvement program to further improve: efficiency i.e. lower on-hand...