Distribution Footprint Strategy


During the Inspiration Session on 27 June 2017, Alain Beerens shared details of his experiences within a decision-making and realization procedure for a distribution footprint implementation project. He started by presenting an overview of the project activities, pitfalls and planning during such a procedure. Alain then took a closer look at the primary decision-making factors...

Changing from order pick carts to AutoStore


During the innovation update & networking session on 15 November 2016, Jean Lahaye, Managing Partner at Active Ants, gave a presentation about changing from order pick carts to AutoStore. Active Ants is a well-known name in e-commerce, not only within the logistics world but also – thanks to featuring in a Rabobank advertisement – in the...

How to cope with seasonal peaks


During the innovation update & networking session on 15 November 2016, Groenewout held a presentation on the best way for organizations that are active in e-commerce to cope with logistics peaks during the Christmas season and other promotional periods. How to cope with seasonal peaks? Customers expect short lead times and high transparency, and they primarily tend...

The future of automated packing and robotization in e-DCs


During the innovation update & networking session on 15 November 2016, Arthur Zondervan, Managing Consultant & Partner at Groenewout, gave a presentation about packing processes and robotization in e-DCs. Packing processes in e-DCs In the first part of his presentation Arthur discussed the following packing-related questions: Which concepts are available and what are the expectations for the...

BREEAM for logistics real estate: useful or essential?


Nowadays, logistics real estate is increasingly being positioned in the market with a ‘green label’, which is not altogether illogical in view of the construction sector’s influence on the environment and overall carbon emissions. In the Netherlands, that label is often the BREEAM rating which ranges from one star (‘pass’) to five (‘outstanding’). The...

Impact of e-commerce on logistics real estate


During his introduction, Mari explained how the various links in the e-commerce chain have different needs in terms of logistics storage space: last mile / pick-up points (minimal m2), sorting centers (U-shaped) and returns solutions. These functions also create different logistics demands which means that e-commerce is broadening the spectrum. This in turn is...

General Presentation Groenewout


Founded in 1966, Groenewout provides professional consulting in Logistics and Supply Chains Management. Our core competence has been sharpened in supply chains optimization and detailed designs of manufacturing-, distribution- and fulfillment centers. We place a great deal of emphasis on both the identification and realization of feasible opportunities. An overview of Groenewout's services , references...

Logistica: Trends and Impact on physical distribution


Mari van Kuijk, Managing Director & Partner at Groenewout, has been invited to speak in the ‘Logistiek Vastgoed Plein’ zone. The presentation entitled ‘Trends and their impact on physical distribution’ focused on numerous developments that have had an impact on the logistics sector in recent years, such as the growth of e-commerce and omni-channel...

ICT&Logistiek: Innovation in stock optimization


Alain Beerens, Managing Consultant & Partner at Groenewout focused on Significant savings with innovative inventory planning system. The methodology we have developed enables significant savings in inventory while maintaining or even improving the service level. Via real life examples you will learn how to improve your service level and decrease the stock levels using innovative...

WMS Selection, Implementation & Optimization


On 18 June Groenewout organized the latest innovation update and networking session in Breda. The program was divided into two sets of three parallel sessions, and the venue was Dinalog’s modern offices in Breda. With more than 30 participants and featuring plenty of knowledge sharing, interactive discussions and networking, the event was a resounding...