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Why IT Projects Succeed When Governance, Change and Adoption Come First: The PCS Innotec Case

How PCS Innotec and Emixa restored structure, control and confidence during a SAP S/4HANA implementation.

What is Just-In-Time (JIT) and why is it the future of Smart Logistics?

In today’s manufacturing landscape, efficiency, responsiveness, and cost control are decisive factors in staying competitive. Traditional production and inventory management often rely on “just in case” strategies: keeping excess stock, building safety margins, and preparing for unpredictable demand. While this approach seems safe, it leads to high inventory costs, wasted materials, and slower response times. Just-In-Time (JIT) management challenges this paradigm. Instead of overstocking or overproducing, JIT aligns production directly with real customer demand. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every product, part, or resource is delivered exactly when needed, not earlier, not later. This philosophy, rooted in lean manufacturing, reduces waste, enhances flexibility, and strengthens the ability to deliver with precision. In other words: JIT is not just about efficiency; it is about creating resilient and future-ready manufacturing systems.

Emixa strengthens leadership with new CEO Jan Kritz and COO Peter-Jan Simons

Naarden, 26th of February 2026 Emixa strengthens leadership with new CEO Jan Kritz and COO Peter-Jan Simons to amplify client value and further accelerate growth Emixa today announced the appointment of Jan Kritz as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening integrated solutions and enhancing operational execution. Former CEO, Peter-Jan Simons will continue his involvement with Emixa in the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). This leadership transition ensures that Emixa has the focus and capacity required to sustain long-term growth while continuing to deliver high value outcomes for clients across all markets. The client is at the heart of Emixa’s strategy As the company continues to expand through its strategic buy‑and‑build approach, strengthening its identity as one unified brand and a truly client‑centric organisation is a key priority. Going forward, Emixa will focus on delivering integrated, future-oriented end‑to‑end solutions that support clients’ digital transformation. Emixa enters a new phase with a strengthened leadership team With this new leadership setup, Emixa combines the knowledge and heritage of Emixa with the vision and experience required for the next phase of growth. This structure reflects the phase Emixa is in: scaling its integrated propositions, strengthening regional collaboration, and supporting clients through increasingly complex digital transformation journeys, while continuing to grow in a controlled and sustainable manner. Peter-Jan Simons, COO of Emixa commented: “We are delighted to welcome Jan Kritz as our CEO. His experience in scaling businesses and leading growing organisations makes him an excellent fit for this next stage of growth. I am excited to continue developing our organisation and to drive our transformation in my new role as COO.” Jan Kritz, CEO of Emixa mentioned: “I very much look forward to working with our teams to accelerate our strategy. I am especially impressed by the deep passion of our colleagues at Emixa and by their strong dedication to deliver value for our clients” About Emixa Emixa offers its clients innovative, high-quality, end-to-end solutions in digital transformation in amongst others manufacturing, commerce, logistics, construction and infrastructure. Core platforms for digital transformation Siemens (PLM) and SAP (ERP) are complemented by Management Consulting, System Integration, Low-code development and Data & Analytics to serve international clients across the Benelux, DACH, UK & Ireland and Nordics regions. Founded in 2021 through the combination of leading digital consultancies and supported by Holland Capital, Emixa today employs over 550 professionals across Europe.

UX in Manufacturing: Design for people, not just for machines

When we talk about UX, UI and design, attention often shifts quickly to aesthetics: attractive buttons, sleek colours and a modern look. But that is not what good design is really about. Good UX (User Experience) is about clarity and predictability. It is about systems that feel logical, even under time pressure or in challenging conditions. In manufacturing, where processes are often complex and mistakes can be costly, good UX design makes the difference between efficiency and frustration. The sector is digitalising at high speed and during such a transition it is crucial not to lose sight of people. New systems must align with the needs of their users. People are not machines; their needs differ from system requirements. Thoughtful UX design bridges this gap.

Emixa Wins Multiple Awards at Siemens EMEA Partner Summit 2026

During the Siemens EMEA Partner Summit (EPS) in Faro, Emixa was honored with an outstanding number of partner awards — the highest number of recognitions received during this year’s event. While these awards celebrate technology, innovation, and commercial success, they ultimately represent something even more important: the dedication and collaboration of our people across the Emixa Group. Across the multi-day event — and especially during the closing awards evening — our colleagues proudly represented Emixa on stage, accepting awards that reflect the strength of our partnership with Siemens and the impact we deliver to customers every day. Award Highlights We are proud to share that Emixa and its companies received the following recognitions: Nordic Cloud Partner of FY25 – Emixa Nordics A fantastic achievement driven by strong cloud growth and major customer milestones — including one of the largest global NX X deals. This recognition highlights the strategic direction we are taking with customers as they move into the X journey. FY25 Top Solution Partner EMEA – Emixa UK Recognizing excellence in delivering high-impact solutions and customer value across the region. Top EMEA Partner 2025 – ACV New Business Celebrating outstanding performance in driving new business growth and expanding our footprint within the Siemens portfolio. Top EMEA Partner 2025 – NX Awarded for leadership and impact in delivering Siemens NX solutions across industries. Top EMEA Partner 2025 – Mendix Recognizing innovation and success in low-code transformation and digital application delivery. Top Sales Benelux – Joost Laureys A well-deserved recognition for exceptional commercial performance and dedication — a fantastic achievement representing the strength of our Benelux organization. A Collective Achievement Although a number of colleagues proudly stepped onto the stage to receive these awards, the success behind them is the result of a much broader team effort. From sales and presales to delivery, technology, marketing, and support — these recognitions belong to all the hard-working people across Emixa who contribute every day. Not everyone is pictured in the photos — but everyone played a role. We are incredibly grateful for the energy, commitment, and collaboration that continue to drive our growth and partnership success. Strength in Partnership These awards highlight the power of our collaboration with Siemens and the value we bring together to customers across industries. By combining deep domain expertise with leading technologies — from NX and PLM to Mendix and Cloud — we enable organizations to accelerate their digital transformation journeys end-to-end. Leadership Quote “These awards are a strong recognition of the trust our customers place in us and the power of our partnership with Siemens. They reflect the dedication of our teams across regions, driving real business impact and digital transformation every day. I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together — and even more excited for what lies ahead.” — Erik Burghoorn, Group Commercial & Partnerships Director Proud — and Moving Forward We extend a heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved and a sincere thank you to all colleagues who contributed to these achievements. Winning the highest number of awards at EPS makes us proud — but even more motivated for the journey ahead.

What’s New in SAP EAM: Exploring the Latest AI-Driven Features

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of the SAP ecosystem. SAP embeds AI deeply into its solutions to make business processes smarter, faster, and more autonomous. AI enables organisations to turn their data into direct action, from predictive maintenance in SAP APM to the automation of daily operational tasks through natural language interaction with SAP Joule. By combining intelligent algorithms with real-time business data, SAP helps companies optimise their assets, reduce downtime, and enhance decision-making.

Welkoop’s Story: A Complete Digital Transformation

Welkoop, an award-winning retailer for pets and outdoor living, has experienced rapid growth in recent years. The 50+ year-old company has invested heavily in creating a modern customer journey. We spoke with head of IT Tim Holweg and Emixa’s Bart van Boven about this impressive digital transformation. What happened behind the scenes to make this possible? And where does Welkoop stand today?

The Critical Role of Leadership and Change Management in Achieving Sustainable Growth and Organisational Agility

Why more manufacturing companies are adopting Smart Manufacturing

Imagine a manufacturing environment that not only does what you say, but also thinks, learns and improves itself. That is Smart Manufacturing: the smart successor to traditional manufacturing, where technology and data work together to make the difference. No more static schedules or endless checks, but real-time insights and automatic decisions that make your processes faster, better and smarter.