On Tuesday 5 July, colleagues from the Mazars Transport & Logistics group came together for an event on current topics in the logistics landscape. Alain Beerens and Walther Ploos van Amstel both spoke during the afternoon session of the Mazars Transport & Logistics Ambassadors meeting. Alain Beerens held a presentation on the future of logistics operations, exploring which developments are being driven by the growth of e-commerce. Walther Ploos van Amstel provided insights into the future of transport....

Tim van Lohuizen, supply chain consultant at Groenewout, presented a business case on ‘Demand planning & replenishment for perishable goods’ during the Supply Chain Innovations event on October 7,2021. Tim is involved on projects related to inventory management, warehouse design and network distribution studies on a daily basis. Demand Planning & Replenishment for Perishable Goods  In an environment where products have a very short shelf life, it is essential to maintain the optimal inventory levels to avoid...

The macroeconomic changes in recent years – including the e-commerce boom, the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability measures and regional resistance – have all had a significant impact on logistics real estate. How does the situation in the Netherlands compare with neighboring countries? Which demands are being placed on logistics real estate, and how is the real estate world coping with those demands? Mari van Kuijk will explain the impact of e-commerce on the real estate market. These...

In collaboration with CQM and Groenewout, the Logistics Community Brabant & Midpoint Brabant held a webinar on ‘Opportunities to modernize planning’ on 24 March 2021. Wendel Dijker gave a presentation about warehouse management and the latest trends in warehouse planning. If you would like to know more about this topic, please feel free to contact Wendel directly.

On Tuesday 11 February, Houtse Meer in Den Hout, the Netherlands, was the inspiring venue for Groenewout’s knowledge session on ‘Trust-based change’. The 40 attendees were treated to two presentations, plus there was plenty of time for networking. Presentation Arthur Zondervan Arthur Zondervan, Managing Consultant & Partner at Groenewout, used a number of real-life cases to illustrate how Groenewout tackles feasibility studies. He also explained how taking a trust-based approach to a logistics change management project...

Dirk Becks senior consultant at Groenewout, is involved in optimizing logistics and e-fulfillment operations on a daily basis. Dirk presented the latest developments in DC automation (picking, packing, storage, etc.). What are the current trends? What are the key strategies for success, both now and in the future? For questions please contact Dirk Becks,

On 2 July, Het Houtse Meer in Den Hout, the Netherlands, was the stunning lakeside venue for Groenewout’s inspiration session on logistics new-build projects. More than 80 logistics professionals representing property developers, investors, construction companies and logistics companies attended the event for an afternoon of insights and networking. Bas Dijkhuizen, editor of Logistiek.nl, chaired the session and kept the afternoon running smoothly. Mari van Kuijk kicked off proceedings with his presentation on decisions during the...

On 4 April, Groenewout’s Dirk Becks presented  during the ‘Automation 2019, the future of automated applications for packaging and logistics’ event at the Brabanthallen venue in the Dutch city of Den Bosch. The growth of e-fulfilment is increasing the labor intensity per order due to the manual work involved in packing an order, handling returns flows and extra value-added services. Therefore, in view of the current labor shortage, it can be worthwhile to look at...

Hotel Nassau in Breda, the Netherlands, provided a stunning setting for the Groenewout inspiration session on ‘Logistics new-build projects’ on 11 December. The attendees could choose between three breakout sessions: staying in control, WELL certification, and the financial aspect of new-build projects. “Events like these are a brief escape from the everyday chaos.” Mari van Kuijk opened the session with a word of welcome for the 50 attendees – primarily logistics professionals from property developers, investors...

Groenewout can look back on a successful Inspiration Session on Logistics & E-commerce that took place on Tuesday 13 March at the Houtse Meer venue in Den Hout. The afternoon was chaired by Martijn Graat, founder/blogger at LogisticsMatter, Martijn gave the participants plenty of food for thought about the trends and developments within logistics and e-commerce. Arthur Zondervan then gave a presentation on successful e-fulfillment strategies. The break was immediately followed by the panel session,...