Description​ Cargill is one of the largest agricultural companies in the world. In Deventer a chocolate factory is located.​ ​ Opportunities​ Cargill Deventer has executed a study in 2015 for a new site layout (brownfield). Cargill Deventer has requested Groenewout to review this study from 2015 mainly on storage capacities, internal flows, the outside truck movements and outside truck parking possibilities.​ ​ Solution​ To perform this review several steps were taken;​ Site visit in Deventer to discuss current and future flows...

Description Trendiy is a family business, dedicated to the production and supply of window decoration. Trendiy’s customers mainly consist of large retailers such as Intergamma in the Netherlands and similar shop businesses in Belgium, France, Spain, Italy and other European countries. There are around 70 FTE involved in the direct logistics process in the DC in Nunspeet the Netherlands. A part of the assortment contains products up to a length of 3.6 m. Opportunities The DC processes...

Description B&S Group is a global distribution partner for consumer goods, both food and non-food. There international customers are in: Retail (B2B); Value, online, secondary, underserved, duty-free; Maritime; Ship suppliers and cruise lines; Remote; Caterers at remote industrial sites, peacekeeping missions, government and defence operations; Retail (B2C); Customers in (travel) retail outlets and specialty retail markets. Opportunities Due to significant growth, B&S was looking to extent its warehouse in Dordrecht. The ambition of senior management was to implement...

  Description Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a leading supplier of a comprehensive portfolio of refrigerated cabinets, freezers, counters, systems and controls in the food retail industry. They have a footprint in more than 20 countries throughout Europe. The operations are supported by 6 European factories. Opportunities Carrier initiated a program to increase sales growth (limit lost sales) and increase margin (less obsolescence, increase efficiencies, maximize logistics capacities). The specific aim was to improve working capital and increase service...

Description Allego designs and develops electric car charging solutions that manages user-friendly and future-proof charging points for electric vehicles. Allego serves customers in Europe. Opportunities Allego was in the middle of a growth and implementation strategy of charging facilities for electric cars. At that time, the logistic activities were provided by external installation and service companies. For Allego it was very important to make a next step to a mature supply chain network with a long-term horizon. Solution Those...

Description Biobest Group (HQ in Belgium) is a global producer of biological products for pest and disease control (i.e. beneficial insects, mites and bumblebees). Growers can buy Biobest products from their 22+ subsidiaries and 120+ distributors in almost 70 countries. Opportunities Biobest Group wanted to expand their distribution center in Belgium in order to meet their business growth. This was a perfect opportunity to initiate a logistics master plan and to determine the optimal warehouse concept. Solution Conduct...

  Description Gates is a manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products, which are used in diverse industrial and automotive applications. The company employs over 14,000 people and has sales and manufacturing operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Opportunities Gates was aiming at an integrated European logistics concept, optimizing the different warehouse locations in Europe. Solution Based on multiple scenario calculations, the strategic direction of Gates’ distribution footprint was established balancing...

Description Blokker is a large retailing company in the Benelux. They have 1 DC for offline (Geldermalsen) and 1 DC for online (Gouda) and more than 1.000 stores (with different brand names such as Blokker, Marskramer, etc). There main product categories are household, garden furniture, living and cooking. Opportunities As a follow up project, after the study and tender phase, Blokker requested Groenewout to lead the implementation phase for the design workstream and to manage the realization...

Description Isero is part of Grafton Group Plc. They are active as a wholesaler in tools, fasteners, hinges and locks and related products. Opportunities Grafton acquired Isero’s competitor Polvo, expanding their market coverage and giving exposure to new product segments of the market and a more diversified customer base. The combined business led to a trade increase from 59 to over 113 branches within the Benelux. Solution Following the merger, the new logistics strategy had to be developed, looking...

REV’IT! is an international manufacturer and motorcycle clothing distributor. Started in 1995 in Oss (the Netherlands) they sell products worldwide and have warehouses in the Netherlands and the US. Opportunities ​Due to their growth REV’IT! needed to move to a larger location to allow more office and storage space. In 2017 a validation of the previous feasibility study was executed resulting in a warehouse design fit for the future. REV’IT! decided the head office and warehouse...