Radial Europe

The European Outdoor Summit (EOS) Summit in Cambridge brought together #outdoor industry leaders from across Europe. We were there with CEO Dries De Love and Sales Director Joakim Garint, who were particularly impressed by the agenda, which covered crucial topics for the industry's future: Nina Hajikhanian of Patagonia and Dani Jordan of Surfers Against Sewage discussed the power of bold collaboration, which resonated strongly with Radial Europe's commitment to industry partnerships. Tom Reding's presentation on AI, featuring his digital clone, was just enlightening. The panel discussion led by EOCA European Outdoor Conservation Association, featuring Julian Lings, Nick Barber of icebreaker and Simeon Rose of Faith In Nature, provided great insights on incorporating nature into business strategies. Mark Shayler's presentation connected advertising history with current sustainability challenges, stressing out the industry's role in moving hearts and minds towards action. Our team left the summit feeling energized and inspired: the outdoor industry has a huge potential to lead in sustainable practices and to inspire positive change. Congratulations European Outdoor Group (EOG) for the great event, and thanks again for having us!

🇦🇹 Excited to be in the lovely Graz, Austria, at the KNAPP Fashion & Retail event with my great colleague Matteo Petruzzellis! Fantastic opportunity to network with key brands and retailers, explore the latest tech developments, and of course, have some good fun along the way. Representing Radial Europe as part of our successful collaboration at our Warsaw (PL) fulfillment center! Recently, we successfully implemented an A-frame solution here for a rapidly growing health and beauty client. #radial #ecommerce #fulfillment #automation

Revolutionizing Fulfillment Operations. At Radial Europe, we started using Manhattan Active® Warehouse Management in 2022, to streamline our distribution processes and boost operational efficiency. This innovative system has been a game-changer for our business, allowing us to standardize our offerings while providing tailored, customer-centric solutions.   "The implementation of Manhattan Active® WM has significantly changed the role of our IT experts, resulting in a stronger contribution to Radial's growth ambitions, and increased happiness on the floor." says CTO Jan Dierckx. "We're thrilled to see other industry leaders as Radial Inc. following suit and adopting this powerful technology."   We are looking forward to keeping on growing and innovating with Manhattan Active® WM. #customercentricity #ecommerce #warehousemanagement

First day at the European Outdoor Summit (EOS), with delegates gathered in the historic Debating Chamber at The Cambridge Union, a beautiful venue that hosted Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt and the Dalai Lama. The highlight for Radial Europe was Dries De Love's leading a workshop on #outdoor endurance sports and #logistics in a packed room, with lessons from the trail to the boardroom. As a company serving numerous customers in the outdoor and sports industry with our comprehensive #fulfillment and ecommerce solutions (Joakim Garint for details), we'd like to thank all delegates who attended Dries's presentation.

Spotlight on Andreas Schulz, Operations Manager at our site in Halle, Germany. Since joining us in December 2022, Andreas has been a driving force in optimizing Halle operations. His background in supply chain management and his expertise in process improvement have been key in improving the site's efficiency and service quality. Andreas brings over 18 years of #logistics experience, including roles in quality management, project leadership, and Six Sigma implementation. His skills in change management and continuous improvement have been crucial in adapting our operations to the evolving market. "I decided to join Radial because I wanted to learn more about e-commerce", he says. "Most of my career was in automotive logistics. I found less complex processes, but still extremely flexible, fast, diverse, very customer-specific. The challenge is to fulfill them every day with consistent quality. This is possible only with a great team that focuses on the customer and sticks to the process. I found this especially true in Halle, but also within the other sites across Europe." "It's a lot of fun working at Radial, but apart from enjoying ourselves, we tend to focus on: safety, quality, lean principles and continous improvement, customer centricity, team building". Working with the site leadership, he's helped enhance several key areas of our Halle facility: - Late cut-off times, crucial for next-day deliveries across Germany and Europe. - Optimization of the semi-automated systems to balance technology with operational flexibility. - Ongoing sustainability initiatives, including efficient packaging and energy-saving measures.   We appreciate Andreas's contributions as part of our strong team at the Halle facility. His efforts, alongside those of all our team members, help Radial deliver exceptional service to our clients.

What do #outdoor endurance sports have to do with #business #leadership? They may teach resilience and continuous improvement, for instance, which can be applied to professional settings to: - build high-performing teams - maintain motivation - push the boundaries Next week in Cambridge, Dries De Love - EVP of Radial Europe and an accomplished triathlon athlete - will run a workshop to explain how to apply your passion for outdoor sports to business success. More details: European Outdoor Summit (EOS) by European Outdoor Group (EOG).

"Endurance in the Wilderness and Warehouse" It's the title of the speech that Dries De Love, CEO of Radial Europe, will be giving at the upcoming European Outdoor Summit (EOS) next week. Dries' talk promises to draw intriguing parallels between the resilience needed in outdoor adventures and the agility required in modern #ecommerce operations. The EOS is the go-to annual conference for outdoor industry leaders, bringing together top executives to tackle the crucial topics shaping the sector. This year's event, set in the historic Cambridge Union Society Events Venue from September 18-19, offers a diverse lineup of speakers from Patagonia, VF Corporation, icebreaker, The North Face, Salomon, European Outdoor Group (EOG) and many more, plus interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and a stunning location. There is still time to book a place at this key event on the #outdoor industry calendar.

Is your ecommerce warehouse clean? The behind-the-scenes operations of fulfillment warehouses play a crucial role in delivering customer satisfaction. One aspect which is (very) often overlooked is the cleanliness of the facilities. Maintaining a clean warehouse environment is essential, and here's why: 1. Customer-Centric Approach: Clean warehouses help keeping products clean before shipping them. This shows respect for end consumers and their purchases, improving the unboxing experience and brand perception. 2. Operational Efficiency: A well-organized, clutter-free space improves workflow, reduces errors, and boosts productivity. Workers can locate items faster, move efficiently and, most of all, safely, in a tidy environment. 3. Employee Well-being: Clean workspaces promote employee health, safety, and morale. This leads to higher job satisfaction, lower turnover, and ultimately better service for customers. 4. Quality Control: A clean facility makes it easier to spot defects or damages, ensuring only top-quality products reach customers. 5. Compliance and Safety: Regular cleaning helps maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing risks and potential liabilities. To summarize: e-commerce warehouse cleanliness means putting employees and customers at the forefront, which typically translates into a shorter path to success. Images: Radial's state-of-the-art, clean warehouse facility in Warsaw, Poland (you can get in touch with Andreas Kreickmann or Tomasz Okowiak to schedule a visit). #customercentricity #ecommerce #fulfillment

Over 58 million tons of food — 131 kg per person — are wasted every year across the EU. Yet, innovative solutions are emerging to tackle this challenge. Radial Europe Groningen successfully onboarded Foodello - Fiksuruoka.fi, a Finnish market leader that rescues surplus products from food producers, importers, wholesalers and retailers. Through its model, Foodello has already saved over 16 million kilograms of food and offers these products to consumers at significant discounts. This partnership marks Radial's first collaboration with an online supermarket for #fulfilment services. The goal: to support Foodello's rapid growth with a tailored logistics solution. "We offer Foodello personalized fulfilment to be able to handle the increase in orders. We will improve their customer experience and support their continued growth. This will also inspire other online supermarkets to choose Radial.", says Dries De Love, Executive Vice President Europe, Radial. ➡️ http://prez.ly/CrSc #wearebpostgroup #foodwastereduction #elogistics

In a recent interview to a Belgian economic magazine, bpostgroup's CEO Chris Peeters unveiled the roadmap for the company's future, highlighting a strategy that will transform a traditional postal service into a cutting-edge logistics powerhouse.   At the core of such forward-thinking strategy is Staci's acquisition, a game changer.   With Staci, the e-logistics arm of bpostgroup can now offer sophisticated services such as supplying promotional materials to stores and managing complex spare parts distribution for manufacturers.   This expansion opens up new markets and the chance to become a major logistics player in Europe: a powerful network able to serve international clients across multiple countries.   "The Staci acquisition is the cornerstone that will allow us to leverage our expertise," Peeters says. "It's the starting point of an exciting growth story." "We're giving an important signal to many client companies: bpostgroup can now solve their most complex logistics problems".