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New fulfillment center puts Restocks on a firm footing

Interview with Jay Lopes, Head of Operations at Restocks Restocks shot to success as Europe’s leading online source of limited-edition sneakers. Since 2022, the company’s consignment operation has been housed in a brand-new fulfillment center. The building and the processes were designed with the help of Groenewout’s expertise. The business started small, based on a love and passion for sneakers, in rented office space in the Dutch town of Barendrecht. “Day in, day out, for eight...

Kekkilä-BVB increases efficiency and flexibility thanks to new warehouse and production location

https://youtu.be/z0U-Gk6ePPU Interview with Peter Jan Kuiper (COO) and Douwe van Buuren (Head of Maintenance and Investments) at Kekkilä-BVB With the completion of an entire warehouse, located directly next to the production site in De Lier, and the construction of a modern production facility in Wanssum, Kekkilä-BVB has taken major steps in its continued expansion. Kekkilä-BVB enlisted the expertise of logistics specialist Groenewout for both projects. BVB are the initials of founder Bas van Buuren, but nowadays BVB...

Logistics blueprint supports strong growth at Active Ants

https://youtu.be/Vuk1NyxoURc Interview with Wout Vuijk, international expansion manager at Active Ants Active Ants has opened an ultramodern e-fulfillment center in Roosendaal, featuring a unique set-up where people and robots work efficiently alongside and with each other. The concept is serving as a blueprint for further expansion of the e-fulfillment activities in Europe and was developed in close collaboration with Groenewout. Active Ants, a subsidiary of bpost group, provides e-fulfillment services for small and medium-sized online stores. “We...

ERIKS optimizes its European supply chain

Remco van Haastrecht, European Supply Chain Director: “We wouldn’t have been able to do this without Groenewout.”ERIKS is one of the world’s biggest industrial service providers.Groenewout explored the potential for a single European supply chain for ERIKS based on consolidated stocks and further optimized facilities. ERIKS develops and manufactures products including sealants & polymers, valves & instrumentation, industrial & hydraulic hoses, power transmission & bearings and tools for 90,000 customers worldwide. After closely analyzing the existing flows,...

Bol.com’s new dedicated facility gives returns a second life

Video interview with Leander Nuij, Product Lead Returns at bol.com https://youtu.be/lrXir6ZK2Xs An interview with Leander Nuij, Product Lead Returns at bol.com, by Mark Dohmen Earlier this year, bol.com – the biggest online retailer in the Netherlands – opened its new returns facility in the Dutch city of Waalwijk. It is a shining example of far-reaching process optimization, including partial mechanization. For help with designing the bol.com returns center, the e-tailer enlisted the expertise of Groenewout. “Thanks to...

REV’IT! streamlines logistics in new DC

Foto impression new dc REV’IT! Oss Interview with Ivan Vos, Managing Director of REV’IT!, by Mark Dohmen REV’IT! moved into its new European distribution center (EDC) in 2020. The new facility was urgently needed to facilitate the company’s growth ambitions. REV’IT! enlisted Groenewout’s support with the logistics design and equipment in the EDC. “We’d never have been able to pull this off without their experience and expertise,” states Managing Director Ivan Vos. REV’IT! is specialized in the...

Tarkett opens an efficient and sustainable DC in Waalwijk

Foto impression new DC Tarkett Waalwijk Interview with Lodewijk van der Zanden, Purchasing Manager EMEA at Tarkett, by Mark Dohmen  Tarkett, an international market leader in innovative floor solutions, moved into its new and largely automated distribution center (DC) in the Dutch city of Waalwijk in 2020. Tarkett enlisted Groenewout’s expertise and experience for the construction project, the logistics concept and the warehouse design, among other things. “It was an excellent decision,” concludes Project Manager Lodewijk...

Domino’s Pizza continues to grow with a new distribution and production center in Nieuwegein

Video interview with André ten Wolde, CEO Europe Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Foto impression new DC Domino's in Nieuwegein Interview with André ten Wolde, CEO Europe of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, by Mark Dohmen In order to support its continued growth, Domino’s moved into a brand-new distribution and production center in Nieuwegein, The Netherlands, in 2020. As before, the world’s biggest quick service restaurant chain enlisted the help and expertise of logistics consultancy firm Groenewout for the design and realization...

Bunzl improves efficiency and flexibility by integrating three warehouses

An interview with Henk Willems, logistics manager at Bunzl, by Marcel te Lindert Packaging wholesaler Bunzl has built a new 24,000m2 warehouse in the Dutch city of Arnhem to replace its three existing warehouses in Arnhem, Duiven and Den Bosch. Consultancy firm Groenewout’s feasibility study played a crucial role in the decision-making process. Henk Willems, logistics manager at Bunzl: “We’re now handling 15 percent more volume with the same number of people.” Bunzl supplies packaging materials...

Centralization to create synergy benefits for ERIKS

An interview with Laurens Verberne, Business Controller at ERIKS, by Marcel te Lindert A sustainable light industrial facility is currently under construction alongside the motorway on the outskirts of the Dutch city of Ede. From 2020 onwards, this is where technical wholesaler ERIKS will be centralizing several departments including its Industrial Plastics business unit and a part of general sales. Groenewout supported the company during the design of the building and the search for a...