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VISITOR’S
PROGRAMME
March 16-17, 2016
LOGISTICS CENTRES OF THE FUTURE
2-DAY FIELD TRIP
Discover the business opportunities
Visitor’s Programme
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Flanders illustrates her leading role as logistics center of the future during a 2-day
trip
From March 16 until March 17, (e) supply chain management professionals will get a first-hand
experience of how supply chain strategies in Flanders, the northern region of Belgium, shape
the future of logistics.
During this 2-day study field trip, you will get an in-depth insight in the smart logistics strategies
for efficiency improvements and cost savings of advanced companies.
More details about the programme can be found inside.
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Tuesday, 15 March
Fly-in & check-in at hotel Le Plaza Brussels
Wednesday, 16 March
9.00 – 9.30
Transfer to Tour &Taxis
9.30 – 12.30
Visit to Shopping Innovation Expo: “Discover the future of (R)etail”
Shopping Innovation Expo is the biggest and most important expo
in the area of e-commerce in Belgium.
The future of (r)etail is all about offering a personalized shopping
experience. Consumers expect (r)etailers to know their preferences
and interests. They want the ability to shop anywhere at any time
and are looking for (r)etailers that offer multiple options.
12.30 – 14.00
The Shopping Innovation Expo is the place for you to obtain
information on all aspects of e–commerce and online marketing.
Transfer to Bleckmann, Grobbendonk
14.00 – 15.30
Company visit to Bleckmann
Bleckmann is a leading service provider in the fashion & lifestyle
logistics market in Europe, offering specialized and integrated full
supply chain services.
Bleckmann has an extensive network infrastructure in Western
Europe operating on a hub & spoke distribution network within
countries, handling both hanging and boxed merchandise and is
tuned to the specific nature and requirements of its customers
including the capacity and gearing to accommodate sharp
seasonal fluctuations.
15.30 – 16.00
The scope of the Bleckmann operations includes warehousing, pick
and pack, pre-retailing for retail, wholesale and business to
consumer (B2C) processes in a dedicated service centre with
possibilities to enhance their services to supplier collections
(domestic, pan-International and worldwide), plus all aspects of
distribution services including inter-store transfers, product launch,
product recall and standard store replenishment.
Transfer to Kuehne + Nagel, Geel
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16.00 – 17.30
Company visit to Kuehne + Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel Belgium has successfully implemented a logistics ecommerce platform and warehouse management system for the
LEGO Group, one of the world´s largest manufacturers of play
material. From the platform in Geel, LEGO Direct to Consumer
internet orders are being processed for deliveries in Europe,
Australia and New Zealand.
Kuehne + Nagel’s project concept includes the integration of LEGO
Groups online/webshop into the company’s warehouse
management system, ensuring seamless data transfer and
continual status updates. Kuehne + Nagel´s operation in Geel, will
balance the volume-fluctuations typical for internet sales and will
manage the estimated growth of online sales. It is an ideal location
due to its extensive safety features and excellent links with LEGO
Groups key markets.
The warehouse processes are supported by radio frequency (RF)
and scanning technologies. Furthermore, an automated packing
machine and sorter has been installed for outbound shipments to
Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The Geel site has a total
capacity of 45,000 sqm which can be expanded by another 30,000
sqm.
17.30 – 18.30
Transfer to Radisson Blue Hotel, Hasselt
Thursday 17 March
9.00 – 10.00
Transfer to Nike, Laakdal
10.00 – 12.00
Company visit to Nike European Logistics Center (ELC)
Nike’s ELC is Europe’s biggest distribution center and the largest in the world
for the American sportswear distribution. Despite being around for over 50
years, Nike continues to deliver above-average growth and earnings.
Ecommerce is without a doubt one of their biggest and most important
growth opportunities and will be for years to come.
Nike’s European Logistics Campus consists of three distribution centers in
Laakdal and a fourth one in nearby Herentals. The Campus coordinates all
logistics activities between 200 factories and 200.000 delivery addresses. All
Nike footwear, apparel and accessories sold in retail outlets across Europe
pass virtually or physically in the logistics campus.
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Nike is currently constructing a new distribution center in Flanders (Ham)
worth EUR 23.5 million. The new distribution center will be located near the
Albert Canal and complements the existing centers in Laakdal and Herentals.
Its 40,000 square meters of storage space will mainly be used for footwear,
which will be distributed to wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels in
the whole of Europe. The center is part of Nike’s efforts to make its supply
chain faster and more flexible and plays a pivotal role in the company’s
European growth plans.
12.00 – 13.30
Visit to Logistics Innovation & Training Center (LITC)
The Logistics Innovation and Training Center (LITC) is located in Nike’s
European Logistics Campus in Laakdal. It is a collaboration between Nike’s
European Logistics Campus, the Thomas More Bachelors school and the KU
Leuven university and has three objectives:
(1) to be an inspiring meeting place for the logistics sector,
(2) to drive open innovation in sustainable logistics and
(3) to attract talent to logistics education, training & professions.
13.30 – 14.30
Transfer to Atlas Copco, Hoeselt
14.30 – 16.00
Company visit to Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions,
recently inaugurated an expanded, state-of-the-art distribution center in
Belgium. The center enhances the speed and reliability of the distribution
and availability of products and parts to customers worldwide, and prepares
the Group for further growth.
The distribution center in Hoeselt, Belgium, is the main hub for distribution
of products, spare parts and accessories for power tools, assembly systems,
portable compressors, generators, road construction equipment and more.
The expanded center is a safe and top-modern facility with high-tech
solutions like voice picking, a process in which the operator is guided by an
automated voice system for improved accuracy and productivity. It has
transformed from a pick, pack, and ship facility to a total supply chain
competence center that builds logistic networks based on customer needs.
16.00 – 17.30
The expansion includes 12 new loading docks, storage space and new
ergonomic packing stations, bringing the size of the facility’s floor space to
a total of 30 000 square meters.
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