Een winnende supply chain: een nieuw model voor een nieuwe groothandelrealiteit

We live in an era of uncertainty, there are power shifts around the world and new trade barriers are being erected. The global economy is becoming increasingly restless and unpredictable. Meanwhile, society today expects companies to be about more than just money. In addition to the W for profit, there is an increasing focus on the M for people and the P for planet.

More and more links in the value chain, especially retailers and wholesalers, are being forced to reposition themselves under pressure from both new and existing competitors with innovative, disruptive business models. Current approaches to B2B supply chains play an important role in future success.

The B2B world, and with it the world of technical wholesale, has become too fast and too complex for thinking alone. Fulfilling an order in line with the expectations of the modern customer requires forward thinking. Only the modern wholesaler no longer has time to stand still and think when an order is placed. In addition, the complexity of the supply chain can make it impossible to immediately identify the optimal solution.

In this white paper, we zoom in on the industrial/technical wholesale sector to illustrate the developments in this industry as a whole. What evolution, or should we say revolution, is approaching? And how can wholesalers secure their future? We start with an investigation into the changing customer, followed by the contemporary supply chain. Then we go deeper into the operations. What happens when a customer places an order? How can flawless fulfillment be achieved? How is the progress of the order monitored? And how can the execution of warehouse operations be kept smooth and efficient?

You should think about this carefully beforehand, taking into account all possible scenarios. What type of orders can you expect? What options do you have to fulfill those orders? And what is the best way at any given time? Then you should let your software systems determine the most appropriate approach for each order, and then the execution should start automatically. Only then will you manage to win the favor of the customer.

This applies not only to technical wholesalers but to all wholesale companies. We are happy to help you think about how to future-proof your supply chain, whether you are a wholesaler of foodservice products, pharmaceuticals, construction materials or clothing.