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    Digitalisation of Logistics of Reusable Transport Packaging
    • Digital Transformation

    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.

    Technical Business Students Dive into the Digital World at Siemens
    • Digital Transformation

    Technical Business Students Dive into the Digital World at Siemens

    Question from Daniel: “What do you think Siemens produces?” Answer from students: “Washing machines.”

    Operational Excellence: How Manufacturing Companies Can Work Smarter, Not Harder
    • PLM
    • Digital Transformation

    Operational Excellence: How Manufacturing Companies Can Work Smarter, Not Harder

    In today’s volatile world, the manufacturing industry is under increasing pressure to work smarter, not harder. Operational Excellence plays a key part in this. How can manufacturing companies achieve operational excellence? And how can digital technologies support them in this? Our experts, Feike de Groot, Robert te Vaarwerk, and Vincent Verheul, show you a clear growth path for operational excellence.

    Farewell to your Legacy Software; Is it a Big Project?
    • Digital Transformation

    Farewell to your Legacy Software; Is it a Big Project?

    As an IT manager, you may have found yourself in a dilemma for some time. On one hand, you want to meet the business demand for making rapid adjustments as your processes evolve. On the other hand, the current enterprise architecture is too rigid for this purpose. The suppliers of your existing software may not be able or willing to meet your needs because, for example, the support for the current software will soon expire. Or because your supplier immediately indicates that the adjustments will be expensive custom work.

    Emixa: Leading the Digital Revolution with Siemens Xcelerator
    • Siemens
    • Digital Transformation

    Emixa: Leading the Digital Revolution with Siemens Xcelerator

    In an era where digitalisation and technological innovation are pivotal to industrial progress, Emixa and Actemium stand at the forefront of a groundbreaking development. These two industrial technology powerhouses have joined forces with Siemens to demonstrate the benefits of the online open business platform as the first Belgian Siemens Xcelerator partners at Indumation. This collaboration marks a crucial step forward in the faster development, sharing, and scaling of digital solutions, an ambition crucial for the future of the industry.

    Initiate the Digital Transformation of your Organization
    • Digital Transformation

    Initiate the Digital Transformation of your Organization

    Edwin Bergamin, from Emixa, assists organizations with challenges at the intersection of Business and IT. These organizations aim to prepare themselves for the digital journey into the future, also known as digital transformation.

    Emixa Unifies Brand Identity Across Affiliated Companies to Enhance Digital Transformation Services
    • Digital Transformation

    Emixa Unifies Brand Identity Across Affiliated Companies to Enhance Digital Transformation Services

    Emixa, the leading Digital Transformation partner, announces the rebranding of its affiliated companies under the Emixa brand name in the Benelux and UK region. The rebranding reflects the company’s vision to offer unified and integrated solutions and services for its customers across different markets and industries.

    Unlocking Organizational Agility: The Emixa Agile Assessment
    • Digital Transformation

    Unlocking Organizational Agility: The Emixa Agile Assessment

    In today's rapidly evolving world, businesses must keep pace with change. Adaptability and speed are paramount to delivering sustained value. Harnessing the power of the agile/scrum methodology can be a game-changer in this regard.

    Siemens EMEA Partner Summit: Emixa Leading the Digital Transformation
    • Siemens
    • Digital Transformation

    Siemens EMEA Partner Summit: Emixa Leading the Digital Transformation

    At the heart of the industrial world's digital transformation, the Siemens EMEA Partner Summit is a key event where leaders in technology and innovation come together. It's with immense pride we share that Emixa stood out at this year’s summit, scooping up an impressive five awards. This achievement is not just a nod to our hard work but a clear indicator of our leadership and innovative spirit in the manufacturing sector.