Description DHL is a Logistic Service Provider specialized in warehousing and distribution, Value Added Services and transport. After gaining a contract, the proposed solution will have to be implemented in the shortest possible time frame to cope with contract conditions. Opportunities DHL gained the contract for the warehousing and distribution of the Return Flow and Factory outlet process for one of the leading company’s in Fashion. Return flow for Goods on Hangers as well as for...

Description Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agri-business companies with more than 27,000 employees in over 90 countries. The number one vegetation line is the Pelargonium. The total cycle time from development to end customer sale is about 2,5 years. This process could be reduced with 1 years by developing cuttings in a lab environment. Opportunities Although the lab process improved significantly, the reliability level is still perceived as too low. This new technology is used in...

Description Teva is a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals. Teva Pharmachemie in Haarlem, develops, produces, packs and distributes oncology injectables and dry powder inhalation products. Opportunities Teva has an automatic crane warehouse for pallets and for totes. Transports to and from the pallet warehouse are done with AGV’s. All systems are 15  years old. Teva was asking for support to answer following questions: Retrofit, new or replace by manual solution? Can we combine this with lay-out improvements? Solution Data analysis was...

Description Blokker is a large retailing company in the Benelux. They have 2 DC’s (Geldermalsen / Mijdrecht) and more than 1.000 stores (with different brand names as Blokker, Marskramer, etc). Their main product categories are household, garden furniture, living and cooking. They have a separate e-commerce DC in Gouda. Opportunities Blokker needs to invest in their logistics, to reduce costs, to streamline (folder)promotions and to align capacities with expected retail volume reductions, in short, to make logistics...

Description KLM Cityhopper is an operating carrier for KLM. Among others, KLM Cityhopper is responsible for the technical services of its own fleet. The maintenance activities itself have been outsourced to three Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. Opportunities KLM Cityhopper did internal investigation that raised questions about key elements of the whole stock management process. Groenewout was asked to produce solutions to many issues identified during the internal investigation, including KPI setup, circular count...