Feasibility study warehouse / distribution


Coroos is a Dutch family business, in operation since 1957. Core competence is the preservation of fruits, vegetables and pulses. Products are distributed through the supermarkets of European retail partners.​ Opportunities To cope with expected future growth Coroos wanted to know how to increase storage capacity and warehouse efficiency at their production site in Kapelle in combination with the effects on the distribution model which also included their site...

Optimization distribution footprint


Building Materials Europe (BME) (previously CRH Europe Distribution) sells building materials to professional builders, specialist heating and plumbing installers and consumers through a large network of outlets operating under trusted local and regional brands. The Group is active in two main business areas: General Builders Merchants (GBM) and Sanitary, Heating and Plumbing (SHAP).   Opportunities Building Materials Europe (BME) (previously CRH Europe Distribution) sells building...

Supply Chain Strategy / Distribution Network Study


Dille & Kamille is a chain of 30+ retail stores. in the main city centers of the Netherlands and the northern part of Belgium. It also has an online store that has been active since 2010. It delivers in most European countries via various postal services. Dille & Kamille markets articles for cooking, creative hobbies, gardening, decoration and maintenance of the house, hygiene and beauty as well...

Feasibility study warehouse


Tarkett is one of the world leading manufacturers of flooring and sport surface solutions, including floor covering, carpet, wood, artificial turf, PVC, linoleum etc. The yearly turnover of Tarkett is $2.4 billion. One of the sites of Tarkett in Waalwijk, previously Desso, produces about 11.5 million m2 of carpet tiles per year.   Opportunities Tarkett’s warehouse in Waalwijk has reached the limits of its storage capacity. As...

Quick scan depot – transport hub


Sanquin is responsible for safe and efficient blood supply in the Netherlands on a not-for-profit basis. Opportunities Due to a new rental agreement with an external party, space is becoming an issue in Sanquin’s current transport hub. Sanquin has asked Groenewout to perform a distribution strategy study and analyze the impact of relocating transport flows. Solution To define...

Online strategy for logistic fullfillment


Description Etos is a pharmaceutical company. They have their online operation outsources in Tiel and an owned operation for store deliveries in Beverwijk. Beverwijk also supplies Tiel. Opportunities Etos online is growing rapidly, therefore outsourcing costs are also increasing as the current process is manual. The online assortment is almost the same as the offline assortment so...

Second opinion analysis investment proposal


  Description​ ERIKS is one of the largest industrial suppliers in the world. ERIKS focusses on high end technology items for the industrial market. ERIKS has several logistic and service centers in Europe.​ ​ Opportunities​ ERIKS has defined a clear supply chain strategy and roadmap for 2017-2025. Based on already performed projects ERIKS has asked Groenewout to perform a...

Investment proposal for the Supply Chain EU project


Description​ Eriks is one of the largest industrial suppliers in the world. ERIKS focusses on high end technology items for the industrial market. Eriks has several logistic and service centers in Europe.​ ​ Opportunities​ ERIKS has defined a clear supply chain strategy and roadmap for 2017-2025. Based on already performed projects ERIKS has asked Groenewout to prepare all...

Site layout and internal logistic capacities


  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...

Design implementation & organizational embedding of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)


  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...