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Building Smarter with Fewer People: How SAP Contributes to the Productivity Agenda

The Netherlands is on the brink of a fundamental productivity leap. This is evident from the recently published parliamentary letter Productivity Agenda by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. The message is clear: to safeguard our prosperity in a society facing ageing demographics, climate goals, and growing international dependency, we must achieve more with fewer people. For the construction sector—which faces a structural labour shortage and plays a pivotal role in societal challenges such as housing and the energy transition—this is a clear call to action.

Autohopper: How this no-nonsense car rental company got operational reporting on track

The fast-growing car rental company Autohopper has 130 branches, which together have enabled Autohopper to quickly grow into the number two car rental company in the Netherlands. That makes it essential to have real-time insights into things like occupancy rates and revenue figures. Not only for branch managers, but also for the Autohopper organisation and parent company Louwman Group. We spoke with Carolien Leutscher and Roel Steunenburg (Autohopper) and Jeroen van de Water (Louwman Group). How did they set up operational reporting with meaningful information for all stakeholders?

Microsoft Fabric: The all-in-one data platform for organisations of any size

A flexible and powerful data platform is now essential to your business operations. Microsoft Fabric promises to be an integrated solution for data engineering, analytics, AI, and business intelligence – all within a single platform. But what exactly does it offer? And in what situations is Microsoft Fabric the best choice? Consultants Jesper Kerstens and Daan Stolker guide you through the pros and cons of Microsoft Fabric.

Emixa & Nextage Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in the Nordics

Naarden / Stockholm – September 9th 2025 – Emixa, a leading European digital transformation consultancy and Siemens, SAP, and Mendix specialist, today announced a strategic partnership alliance with Nextage Group to accelerate digital transformation across the Nordic manufacturing industry. This collaboration marks Emixa’s formal entry into the Nordic region, combining Emixa’s international expertise with Nextage’s strong local presence. We plan to pursue additional partnerships in Nordics to expand further. Collaboration Nextage is a recognised Siemens Digital Industries Software partner in the Nordics, with activities and offices in Sweden, Finland and Denmark, supporting clients in their digital transformation journeys with deep industry knowledge, proven advisory and implementation expertise. By teaming with Emixa, Nextage gains access to Emixa’s extensive international resources, methodologies, and best practices in PLM, ERP, low-code, data & analytics, and integration. This collaboration enables Nextage to scale its offerings and deliver more comprehensive digital solutions to manufacturing clients across the region. At the same time, it positions Emixa as a trusted partner for Nordic companies looking to benefit from world-class capabilities in Siemens, SAP, and Mendix technologies. Support from Siemens Jonathan Stjernlöf, Siemens Sales Director for the Nordics, commented: “This partnership between Emixa and Nextage is an important step for the Nordics ecosystem. Emixa brings a wealth of international experience and proven delivery capacity, while Nextage contributes strong local market knowledge and customer relationships. Together, they will help manufacturers, with our support, in the region accelerate their digital transformation journeys with Siemens technology at the core. Strategic Expansion With this step, Emixa builds on its growth trajectory across Europe. Already active in the Benelux, DACH, and UK&I regions, Emixa now establishes a strong presence in the Nordics through the partnership with Nextage. Peter-Jan Simons, CEO of Emixa, stated: “Entering the Nordics together with Nextage is a significant milestone for Emixa. Our combined capabilities create a powerful proposition: Nextage as a strong regional player, and Emixa as the international accelerator that brings knowledge, experience, and resources to scale. Together, we will support Nordic manufacturers in becoming more digital, efficient, and future-ready.” Tapio Juurakko, CEO of Nextage Group, added: “We are proud to join forces with Emixa in this strategic alliance partnership. Nextage has built strong local expertise and trusted customer relationships in the Nordics. By leveraging Emixa’s international knowledge base and broad technology portfolio, we can take the next step in scaling our business and delivering even greater value to our clients. About Nextage Nextage Group is a Nordic consultancy and Siemens Digital Industries Software partner, focused on supporting manufacturers in their digital transformation journeys. With a strong track record in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), engineering solutions, and digital innovation, Nextage helps its clients improve product development, efficiency, and competitiveness. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with a dedicated team serving customers across the Nordics. About Emixa Emixa offers its clients innovative, high-quality, full-service solutions in digital transformation, with a strong focus on the manufacturing industry and Industry 4.0. Leveraging Siemens, SAP, Mendix, and other leading technologies, Emixa serves international clients across the Benelux, DACH, UK&I, and now Nordics regions. Founded in 2021 through the combination of leading digital consultancies and supported by Holland Capital, Emixa today employs more than 530 professionals across Europe. For more information, please contact: Erik Burghoorn, Group Commercial Director of Emixa +31 622 485984 erik.burghoorn@emixa.com Tapio Juurakko, CEO of Nextage Group +358 50 382 7944 tapio.juurakko@nextagegroup.com

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Digitalisation of Logistics of Reusable Transport Packaging

Reusable transport packaging such as containers, barrels, pallets, crates and transport containers require a unique digital system landscape. The customers your products are rented to are not necessarily the ones who return them. You therefore encounter unique problems. How do you organize the logistics of products for which you are not sure when they will return and where they are? Just as important: who pays for the use? Various challenges As an owner of reusable means of transport, you face various challenges. This is how you want to: include a regular return flow in inventory management; where possible, map all flows within the logistics chain; register how long each party has used your products; tailor the billing process to usage; agreement within the logistics chain on products and quantities; exchange data digitally and cross-system with the parties involved; manage and administer activities to make the product suitable for rental again after return; coordinate transport planning both internally and externally. A continuous, positive return flow contributes to the circular economy Reusable transport packaging contributes to the circular economy. In essence, they form a continuous, positive return flow. Positive in the sense that, unlike defective items, for example, the goal is to have the packaging returned. In fact, the return flow is a critical business process. The faster you as the owner get your packaging back, the faster they can be rented out again, possibly after a cleaning process. The multitude of logistical movements requires that all parties involved communicate and administer properly. A complex rental process requires a corresponding invoicing process Invoicing is a complex rental process. A rental process because, despite all changes in the logistics chain, the transport packaging never changes ownership. Complex due to various factors including the multiple tenants per transaction and the deposit. Charging for the actual period of use per tenant requires additional administration and the registration of legally required deposits is also a challenge. The invoicing process must be set up taking these requirements into account. Asset management extends the lifespan of transport packaging To extend the lifespan of transport packaging, maintenance issues must be answered. The use of asset management can support this. Within this field, Emixa offers a solution that focuses on classic assets. By using this application in parallel with the support of reusable transport packaging, it is possible to further optimize the occupancy rate. Read here how BAM Infra Materiële, together with Emixa, has digitized its rental process and optimized asset management. Additional income with up- and cross sales such as VMI The purchase of transport packaging offers an excellent opportunity for up- and cross-sales. Additional information services are obvious. For example, it may be interesting for the renter of the transport packaging to obtain location and condition data from the lessor in order to monitor the contents. With a service like 'Vendor Managed Inventory' (VMI), you as a landlord can take a lot of work off the hands of your customers. A flexible link between internal and external transport planning is required Rental of reusable transport packaging requires coordination of the internal logistics planning with that of your customers. Buyers want the guarantee that transport packaging will be ready when the truck comes to pick them up. Conversely, as a landlord you need advance warning if returns are on their way to you. Even if only to reserve sufficient space in the warehouse. If pallets are also exchanged, additional administration will be required. All this requires a flexibly deployable digital link with which your own systems and those of the customer can communicate with each other. Digitalisation faces unique logistical challenges The rental of reusable means of transport is characterized by unique logistical challenges. Unlike regular sales, the product does not change ownership. This entails continuous return flows that are reminiscent of regular rental. But with reusable means of transport, both location and tenant are not always easy to trace. Emixa offers a digital solution that meets these challenges. We would be happy to tell you more about this. Contact us without obligation and we will talk to you! Get in touch Ready to make a business change? At Emixa, we'd be glad to share our comprehensive insights. Contact us to discover how our approach can help your organization thrive in the cloud era. Let's embark a journey towards enhanced efficiency and effectiveness together! Martijn van Dam Martijn van Dam is a senior consultant and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Supply Chain Management and digitalization.

Replacing and Migrating ERP to the Cloud

ERP systems were massively deployed in the 1980s and 1990s as replacements for custom systems. Well-known and popular examples include SAP R/3, Oracle E-Business Suite, Agresso, Baan, and Coda, as well as smaller systems like Exact.