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EPG Consulting acquires supply chain consultancy Groenewout

Consulting, engineering and optimization of logistics networks: with the acquisition of a majority stake in supply chain consultancy Groenewout, German EPG Consulting is strengthening its consulting business in Europe and worldwide. Groenewout has more than 55 years of experience in its consulting services, especially in the area of (re-)design and optimization of logistics networks, realization and implementation of (mechanized) warehouse operations. The common goal is to expand the Benelux and international customer business and to strengthen the position of the company as an independent holistic supply chain consultancy.

Both companies will benefit from strong synergies and complementary service offerings. After the acquisition, the two companies are together one of the leading independent supply chain and logistics consultancies and leaders in terms of experience and realized projects. The location in Breda, the Netherlands, will be the starting point for the further expansion of the joint activities. The management team consists of Alain Beerens (Director Groenewout) and Marcel Wilhelms (Director and Managing Director EPG Consulting). Groenewout will operate in the market as a member of EPG.

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50 years of experience
50 years of experience

Consulting firm with over 50 years of experience.


European Database
European database

Availability of a European logistics database with benchmark figures on transportation and warehouse costs.


Network design
Network design

Full scope expertise on network design, as well as warehouse design (conceptual layout, logistics - and storage equipment) and logistics building design (engineering and investment calculations).


Implementation support
Implementation support

Ability to support implementation of new logistics concepts (70% of Groenewout revenue is with existing customers in follow-up/implementation projects.


Extensive knowledge
Extensive knowledge

Extensive operational knowledge, hands-on, pragmatic and bottom-up approach.