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Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer Dewulf inaugurates Logistics Center
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Dewulf Logistics Centre (SLC). From left to Right: Hendrik Decramer, Sales-Marketing Director Dewulf; Kris Declercq, Mayor of Roeslare and Geert Bourgeois, Minister-President of Flanders
Dewulf, full-line supplier of potato and root crop equipment, has officially inaugurated its new logistics
centre (SLC) at its headquarters. With the opening of the logistics centre, the company confirms its
continued commitment to its roots in Roeselare (BE).
This project fits with the family company's strategy for achieving further organic growth and makes it possible to serve customers even better.
The construction of the warehouse, with a price tag of around €10 million, is the company's largest
financial investment since its founding in 1946.
Wouter Criel, supply chain manager at Dewulf:
“Our aim is to ensure that the pace of assembly determines what is picked in the warehouse. The processes in the warehouse are therefore controlled by specialised WMS software.”This software continuously recalculates which parts are needed based on customer orders and the status of the assembly process and automatically passes that data on to the logistics personnel.
Wouter Criel:
“The required parts can then be delivered ‘just in time’ to our assemblers or be prepared for transport.”Automatic integration with the courier service's systems also ensures that all the shipments proceed smoothly on their way to customers and dealers. The machine manufacturer expects the software system to be fully rolled out by the end of this year.
Dewulf's new logistics centre in figures
The warehouse is set up to be a pleasant working environment for employees
“To remove the heavy items from the shelves, our employees have a special small gantry crane. This greatly reduces the potential for back injuries. The entire warehouse is also well heated and illuminated to create an enjoyable working environment.”Moreover, the building has also been constructed with attention for the environment, as evidenced through a shared heating grid with a neighbouring company and lighting sensors in the corridors.
Late last year, tens of thousands of spare and replacement parts were moved from a temporary warehouse to the new logistics centre. The inauguration is the crowning of a project that began in 2016. Numerous prominent politicians and important figures from trade associations attended the event. Following a tour of the company site led by the management, attendees were treated to a festive reception on the building's glass connecting bridge.
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