Description Bio-Rad is a US based worldwide manufacturer of life science products and clinical diagnostics. The European supply chain consists of multiple regional logistics centers and manufacturing sites. Opportunities The European logistics department was committed to improve their supply chain by improving the management control in their European supply chain, maximizing customer service and minimizing costs. Solution A...

  Description Avnet with sales of $12.8 billion is one of the largest distributors of semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical components and computer products. Opportunities Avnet’s rapid expansion in Europe as a wholesaler for electronic components resulted in a scattered operation with warehouses at numerous locations. Avnet wanted to centralize all warehouses into a European Distribution Center...

Description The company involved in this assignment is one of the world's largest biotechnology companies, using science and innovation to drive its business. Opportunities Groenewout was asked to do a check on the possible redesign of the Pick & Pack area. The check was done to maximize productivity and capacity given an increase in direct orders...

Description Altera Vastgoed NV is an investment company for real estate properties with a strict sectorial approach. The four sectors the pension funds can participate in are: Residential, commercial shopping, commercial office and commercial logistic. Within the sector commercial logistic the focus lies on distribution centers and small area multi-tennant buildings. Opportunities Altera Vastgoed had the...

Description Altera Vastgoed NV is an investment company for real estate properties with a strict sectorial approach. The four sectors the pension funds can participate in are: residential, commercial shopping, commercial office and commercial logistic. Within the sector commercial logistic the focus lies on distribution centers and small area multitennant buildings. Opportunities Altera Vastgoed had the...

Description Alcon, a daughter company of Nestlé, is a $3.4 billion global pharmaceutical company that sells its eye care products in more than 180 countries. Opportunities Groenewout supported Alcon with the relocation of the Barcelona warehouse, through local Spanish project management. Solution The following project milestones were delivered by Groenewout: Data collection and validation Program of Requirements on the new...

Description AkzoNobel Car Refinishes is a world leader in coatings for car repair and commercial vehicles. The International Distribution Center (IDC) of AkzoNobel Car Refinishes is located on the site in Sassenheim. Opportunities The IDC is serving the global market. The volume split between EMEA (=Europe, Middle East and Africa) and the rest of the world is...

Description Akzo Nobel Salt is one of the world's leading salt specialists, supplying high-quality products for all applications. Akzo Nobel Salt is an independent business unit. Products are found in Food-processing, consumer, agriculture, de-icing, pharmaceuticals and other industries. Opportunities As from January 1, 2005, the BU Salt is obliged to have the ability to track & trace...

Description Akzo Nobel Salt is one of the world's leading salt specialists, supplying high-quality products for all applications. Akzo Nobel Salt is an independent business unit of Akzo Nobel. Opportunities Akzo Nobel Salt was confronted with a high increase in product throughput and storage. Therefore the storage utilization in the existing warehouse in Hengelo, The Netherlands,...

Description AKZO Marine & Protective Coatings is the world leader in products for the protection and decoration of hulls, interiors, and superstructures for ships and yachts, aerospace coatings, protective coatings and fire retardant products for large plants and off-shore installations. Opportunities AKZO wanted to improve the customer service (lead-times) and reduce transportation costs of European end-customer...