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Testimonial: Van Buuren Group

Testimonial: Van Buuren Group

With ten branches spread across the east of the Netherlands, Van Buuren Group has a solid reputation in the field of hardware, tools, and hinges and locks. Their customers are mainly in the construction, installation, industrial and carpentry sectors. Van Buuren also advises companies in the installation sector for solar panels and ventilation systems. To create more space for new technologies, the company decided to replace its old warehouse installation with a Kardex lift. They brought in Jan De Graeve to advise them on the optimal implementation.

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date 2023-07
  • 3 x Kardex and Kardex Power Pick System software

“Moving 6,000 items to 3 new warehouse cabinets, to be honest, we didn’t know where to start,” says Tino Groeneveld, Operations Manager. “It’s a good thing that Jan came on board as soon as we chose Kardex, to tackle this efficiently. We started by measuring all parts. To do this, we were able to rent Jan’s measuring equipment and he also guided our employees for half a day during the measurements. Throughout this process he always remained available for questions. Jan processed the data into a virtual warehouse layout that became our guideline during the actual move.

 

On the moving days, 15 colleagues emptied the old warehouse in a systematic manner. Jan and two other colleagues placed the parts in the intended locations in the new storage cabinets. That went very smoothly: we started at 5 pm on Friday and finished at 12 pm on Saturday!”

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Datum 2023-07
3 x Kardex and Kardex Power Pick System software
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Testimonial Kemp Group

Testimonial Kemp Group

The Kemp Group sells and rents earth-moving and road construction equipment from seven branches in the Netherlands. As a service company, Kemp Group also has parts warehouses at almost all of their locations, in order to ensure the shortest possible downtime in the event of an unexpected machine malfunction. For the new parts warehouse at the De Meern location, they decided to improve efficiency. Jan De Graeve was involved as process supervisor for organising the new Kardex warehouse system.

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date 2023-06
  • 3 x Kardex en Kardex Power Pick System software

“Jan’s offer appealed to us, partly because of his expertise and practical experience,” says Mike Frasa, Logistics employee. Accurately measuring the materials is a crucial first step for the optimal layout of a new warehouse module. With the two measuring and weighing systems that Jan supplied, we were able to work quickly and efficiently. Based on these measurements, Jan determined the sizes of the containers. It took us several weeks to make a decision about this, because we wanted to further increase efficiency. Jan was a valuable sounding board during the entire process, which took place under considerable time pressure. His proactive input, advice and flexibility enabled us to achieve a high level of efficiency in assigning the container sizes to the parts.”

 

Once the decisions had been made, the implementation of the storage system proceeded quickly and without any significant problems. “That was a relief because, as a service company, we couldn’t afford to be closed to our customers for long. Moving 7,000 parts in just two and a half days is something you can’t do without proper preparation. Jan knows exactly what’s feasible and has a practical approach. We’re very satisfied with the way he guided us.”

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Datum 2023-06
3 x Kardex en Kardex Power Pick System software
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Testimonial: Niverplast

Testimonial Niverplast

Niverplast, a Netherlands-based company specializing in automated packaging lines for the food industry, has a team of 280 and 35 years in part production and machine assembly, with roughly 80% of their products exported. To overcome internal logistic hurdles, they invested in a Kardex warehouse system and sought Jan De Graeve’s expertise for effective implementation.

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date 2022-12
  • 2 x Kardex and Kardex Power Pick System software

Pelle de Jong remarked, “Our original plan was to use Jan De Graeve’s eff-fill software for setting up the new warehouse system. But after our internal project leader departed, we lacked someone with the know-how to smartly layout a modern warehouse. It made sense to consult someone seasoned in warehouse configurations. Through various discussions and data preparations with Jan, we successfully relocated all parts in just two days.

 

This endeavor turned out to be a triumph. We gained valuable insights into efficient warehouse management throughout the process, knowledge that will be beneficial moving forward. The collaboration with Jan was definitely worthwhile – I would suggest his services to anyone lacking experience in optimizing warehouse space, as it’s a real time-saver.”

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Datum 2022-12
2 x Kardex and Kardex Power Pick System software
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Project 2022-10: De Wild

Testimonial: De Wild

De Wild is a technical wholesaler in Roosendaal (NL), specialised in garden machines and tools. The company manufactures its own product lines and works with a worldwide network of dealers. To optimise storage in the parts warehouse of their new building, they decided to call in Jan De Graeve.

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date 2022-10
  • 1 x Kardex
  • Kardex Power Pick System software

Robbie Broeren, Warehouse Manager: “It was Kardex, the supplier of the new warehouse lift, that recommended Jan De Graeve’s warehouse services to us. From the very first meeting, we were impressed by his expert knowledge, which convinced us of his professionalism. We realised that we could use his expertise to stock our inventory more efficiently.

 

Jan gave us detailed instructions on what information to provide and how to do it. After some fine-tuning, we received an action plan and labels to ensure that the parts could be transferred to the new warehouse storage in a systematic way. We spent the first two days removing the parts from the old racks, so that we could load up the new system on the third day. Jan was there to assist us with that.

 

Our move went quickly and smoothly. Jan’s expertise and clear communication saved us a lot of work. Even if at first, here and there, a box occasionally wound up in the wrong place, these teething problems have now been resolved and we’re certainly experiencing the benefits of the new lift.”

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Datum 2022-10
1 x Kardex
Kardex Power Pick System software
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Project 2022-09: Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.

Testimonial: Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.

Dutch company Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. is a global specialist in flow solutions for laboratories, machinery, and industry. After acquiring four Kardex warehouse systems for their facility in Ruurlo to create more vertical storage space, they engaged eff-fill specialist Jan De Graeve for a quick and smooth relocation.

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date 2022-09
  • 4 x Kardex and Kardex Power Pick System software

Mike Holweg and Wouter Huiskamp said, “We internally agreed not to reinvent the wheel. So, six months before the move, we discussed our plans with Jan. He advised us on how detailed our inventory should be for optimal use of the new warehouse, allowing us to work efficiently. In a follow-up meeting with Jan, we addressed the last questions and pain points. Jan’s clear explanation of his virtual warehouse filling inspired confidence: after six months of preparation, we were ready.

 

The move was thoroughly discussed with the warehouse team in advance. Each filled drawer was carefully checked. With Jan’s eff-fill software and support from the Kardex IT team, the new data was flawlessly uploaded into our management software. The synergy between Jan and Kardex was excellent. We all worked long days, but the job was done in four days.

 

If I could give one tip: gather your warehouse data before acquiring a new system and involve Jan early on. This allows you to calculate the required storage capacity beforehand and avoid purchasing too many drawers! Jan has a lot of expertise and is creative in finding solutions. His enthusiasm is contagious, and working with him is very pleasant.”

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Datum 2022-09
4 x Kardex and Kardex Power Pick System software
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Project 2022-06: Nijwa Group

Testimonial: Nijwa Group

Nijwa Group is a large Dutch truck dealership with eight branches in the Netherlands and six in Poland. They also have a garage where they do their own maintenance. When it was time to open a new facility in Rijssen, Nijwa Group decided to take the opportunity to modernise by installing a Kardex warehouse system.

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date 2022-06
  • 2 x Kardex Shuttle controlled by Kardex Power Pick Global software

“We wanted to fill that warehouse in just two days’ time, like a big bang,” says Michiel Bourgondiën, Dealer Support Manager. “But we realised that we wouldn’t be able to organise the shelving and put all the parts in a logical place on such a tight deadline. That’s why we called in Jan De Graeve to help. He got started with the preparation well in advance, specifically by measuring all the parts. In this way, he was able to advise us on which containers we needed and to calculate how those containers could be filled efficiently. We had quite a few special questions and requests, which didn’t make the puzzle any easier, but I’m convinced that we would never have been able to move so quickly without Jan’s help. It was great to have someone around who understands how it all works. Jan is very driven, looks at your specific situation, tackles it thoroughly and stays on top of things. I could compare him to a seeing-eye dog for the blind. In the run-up to the move, he gave a sense of peace and confidence to our team.”

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Datum 2022-06
2 x Kardex Shuttle controlled by Kardex Power Pick Global software
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Project 2022-06: Staiger

Testimonial: Staiger

Staiger is a German manufacturer of valves, microvalves and fluid systems for household appliances, professional printing presses and medical applications. According to Head of Logistics Daniel Autenrieth, working with Jan De Graeve for the relocation of their warehouse resulted in time savings and capacity efficiency.

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date 2022-06
  • 2 x Kardex Shuttle controlled by Kardex Power Pick Global

“When we replaced our old warehouse system with two Kardex Shuttle machines (VLM), the question arose as to how we could quickly replace all parts and migrate the data to the new software smoothly. Jan came up with a solution that turned out to be highly efficient.

 

Because our previous warehouse was already automated, all the parts had already been put in boxes. So we didn’t have to move them separately, but could simply take the boxes out of the system and place them in the new drawers. Jan calculated the most efficient filling and supplied us with pre-printed labels in the correct picking order. All we had to do was pick boxes, apply labels and load the boxes – a very simple and straightforward process. Afterwards, Jan also imported the data from the old system into the software of the new warehouse without errors, so our warehouse was fully operational again in no time.

 

We are very satisfied with how it all went and would certainly want to work with Jan again. In fact, he has already done a preliminary capacity calculation which we plan to use as a basis for selecting our next machine.”

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Datum 2022-06
2 x Kardex Shuttle controlled by Kardex Power Pick Global
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Project 2022-05: Van Laecke Group

Testimonial: Van Laecke Group

From their offices in Zedelgem and Utrecht, Van Laecke Group markets and services specialised recycling machines. Their range includes crushers and sieves for processing ground and stone waste, but also devices for processing waste timber and green wood. They called upon the expertise of Jan De Graeve and his eff-fill software when they needed to move their warehouse to a new site.

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date 2022-05
  • From one shelving warehouse to a whole new shelving warehouse

Manager Kristof Van Laecke explains that he called in Jan’s help to map out the existing warehouse and to assess, together with him, how best to approach the move from an organisational point of view. “Based on lists and measurements of our stock at the time, Jan classified the parts into categories and determined an ideal order for the move. The new warehouse layout was simulated rack by rack, so that we knew perfectly which parts from the old racks had to be placed together for the new warehouse. Jan’s input was extremely valuable. Without his expertise and know-how, we would not have known how to successfully tackle such a large relocation project. We will certainly call upon Jan’s services again for similar projects in the future.”

 

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Datum 2022-05
From one shelving warehouse to a whole new shelving warehouse
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Project 2022-03: YESSS Electrical

Project 2022-03: YESSS Electrical

YESSS Electrical is a leading electrical wholesaler with 13 branches in the Netherlands. Prior to putting their new central warehouse in Beusichem into service, they called in the expertise of Jan De Graeve to make optimal use of the capacity of the Kardex systems and to ensure that the filling process went smoothly.

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date 2022-03
  • 2 x Kardex Shuttle controlled by Kardex Power Pick Global

Martin Distelbrink is an e-commerce & content manager at YESSS Electrical. He was happy to take on the job of project manager for filling the new warehouse. “We deliver many of the items we have in stock within 24 hours. Given the time pressure to get the central warehouse operational, we thought it would be useful to call in the help of a professional.”

 

Martin turned to Jan De Graeve: “In a first phase, we supplied Jan with the raw data of roughly 3,500 warehouse items. It soon became apparent that additional information was needed about the dimensions and weights of the parts, in order to achieve a workable result. Jan got busy determining the optimal warehouse layout. He prepared the drawer divisions and double-checked everything before the warehouse was actually filled.”

 

Martin is very satisfied with the result and the speed at which the warehouse was filled. “Jan also thoroughly prepared the upload of the new warehouse layout in the Kardex software. That allowed us to get operational fast.”

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Datum 2022-03
2 x Kardex Shuttle controlled by Kardex Power Pick Global
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Testimonial: Circuit Foil Luxemburg

Testimonial: Circuit Foil Luxemburg

Circuit Foil in Wiltz, Luxembourg, is a worldwide developer and manufacturer of high-quality copper foil, mainly for the electronics and automotive industries. When they increased production capacity by 20% in 2021, it became necessary to optimise the warehouse. This was done by installing a new Vertical Lift Module, which was efficiently filled with Jan De Graeve’s eff-fill software.

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date 2022-03
  • 1 x Kardex Shuttle, controlled by Fox4Work software.

Purchase & Warehouse Manager François Tourbach: “After the quotation was approved, Jan rented us a 3D measuring device with which we could measure all the items. That was very useful, because without measurement, the term ‘small’ or ‘large’ is pretty subjective.

 

Based on the measurement results, we got an idea of the percentage of items that would fit in the tower and Jan was able to determine how best to store the parts. When it was time to actually place the items, Jan came on site to help us get started. We were exceptionally well prepared: thanks to the labels that Jan had printed beforehand, we knew exactly where each piece had to go during the move. At that stage, it saved us a bunch of time. In addition, 90% of the full storage capacity is now being used, instead of 50%.

 

We are very satisfied with the optimisation of our warehouse. If there was one point we would approach differently, we would involve our production employees in the project more from the start, so that they would be immediately aware of the new warehouse layout later on. But as far as Jan’s service is concerned, we see nothing but advantages. His experience with other companies in various sectors allowed him to share best practices with us and reassure us about the use and benefits of our new warehouse system. Jan was also very accessible and proactive throughout the entire process. He was the driving force behind this project and ensured that our schedule was respected.”

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Datum 2022-03
1 x Kardex Shuttle, controlled by Fox4Work software.