Expertise in local regulations

In-depth knowledge of EU customs, product compliance and regulations across Europe.

Cost efficiency

It reduces the need for infrastructure investment lowering overall operational costs.

Flexibility and scalability

Solid logistics service providers offer adaptable solutions to scale operations quickly and meet fluctuating market demands.

Making the right decision

The Netherlands is regarded as one of the preferred locations to set up a European supply chain operation. There are different models to do so and what is the preferred solution depends on the key caracteristics of the clients regarding the product shipped, the size of the operation, the countries and markets served and the activities a company needs.

  • Outsourced or own operations: The first choice a company needs to make is if they would want to set up their own logistics operation or if they would want to outsource the operation to a 3rd party.
  • EDC or RDC: Depending on the products sold and the countries served a company needs to decide if they would prefer to work from a single warehouse to serve the European market or if they would serve their clients from different warehouses.
  • Value added logistics and services (VAL/VAS): Another important thing to consider concerns the activities that need to be taken care of, besides warehousing and distribution there are various activities that can be taken care of in a warehouse. This concerns the folloing activities: VAL (Value added Logistics) and VAS (Value adding Services).

Any questions about outsourcing European distribution?

Jasper Eggebeen

Senior Manager Supply Chain Solutions

j.eggebeen@ndl.nl

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