Gumption Group

At Gumption, our Christmas tree tradition is about more than festive decor, it’s a way to share warmth, joy, and gratitude with our employees and partners.    As our managing partner Liene puts it: "Christmas is a time for connection and celebration, and what better way to share the spirit than with a festive tree? By gifting Christmas trees to our employees and partners, we hope to bring a touch of warmth and joy to their holiday season. It’s our heartfelt thank you for their hard work and partnership throughout the year. Seeing how each tree lights up homes and sparks creativity is a tradition we’re proud to continue. We are thrilled to see the photos roll in. Whether it’s a minimalist masterpiece or a tinsel explosion, those decorated trees never fail to make us smile!"    These beautifully decorated trees are already bringing the holiday spirit to life!🎄 #christmas #christmastree #xmas #christmasspirit #holidays

Is having a single source of truth for product information your ultimate dream? Then our ebook 'How to turn product data into your business's goldmine' is for you! Download it now, in Dutch: https://bit.ly/4blWMiO or in French: https://bit.ly/3USfrM4    A single source of truth provides one central, reliable source for all relevant product information in your organization. All customers, distributors, and employees have access to correct and current information. This leads to better decisions, efficient processes, and a compelling customer experience.     Are your existing tools and systems, such as spreadsheets or your ERP system, suitable as a single source of truth for product data? Do you need master data management? Or, a solution that goes beyond spreadsheets, ERP, or MDM?     Discover more in our ebook 'How to turn product data into your business's goldmine'.    ➽ Download in Dutch: https://bit.ly/4blWMiO  ➽ Download in French: https://bit.ly/3USfrM4 #ecommerce #business #datamanagement #productdata #pim

Is your IT strategy aligned with your business goals? Read Marc De Graef's interview for advice on maximising the value of your IT investments and keeping your integration strategy up-to-date. ➽ https://bit.ly/4iniTte As a business leader, you know that adopting innovative technologies is crucial to staying competitive, cost-efficient, and future-proof. But here's the key question: Are your systems and data integrated in a way that truly supports your business strategy? Marc De Graef, an expert with over 30 years of experience in tech integration, believes that data and system integration is more than just an IT concern—it’s a strategic priority for business leaders. Thoughtful integration of your systems not only streamlines workflows but also provides real-time insights for better decision-making and a competitive edge. What does this mean for you as a business decision-maker? ✅ How can integration support your growth? ✅ What should you consider when making IT investments? ✅ How do you ensure your systems are adaptable and scalable? Marc shares invaluable insights in his latest interview, emphasizing the importance of API-first and event-driven integration for seamless, flexible, and future-proof operations. 💡 It's time to rethink integration—not as a technical challenge, but as a fundamental business enabler. Read the full interview! ➽ In English: https://bit.ly/4iniTte ➽ In Dutch: https://bit.ly/4f60NZP ➽ French version available next week #digitaltransformation #innovation #businessgrowth #itstrategy #techintegration

Unlock the power of seamless product information management and watch your business thrive. Discover the story of how Allinox boosted efficiency with a PIM solution. Read it in English, Dutch or French. ➽ https://bit.ly/4eYtvMj     Allinox is a global Belgian cookware specialist with a selection of brands and partner brands including Beka Cookware and Brabantia | B Corp Certified, available in-store and online through retailers such as Amazon. They need to provide consistent, accurate and up-to-date product information across all its channels, including its web shops and catalogues. Enhancing collaboration and data sharing between teams was essential, as well as streamlining content management to empower its sales and marketing efforts.      Managing vast amounts of product-related data across multiple platforms was becoming increasingly challenging. Allinox solved these challenges with a future-proof Product Information Management platform (PIM) to improve data consistency, efficient collaboration and faster decision-making. Synchronised real-time product data accelerates time-to-market across 10 global marketplaces.      Discover how Allinox achieved their ambition, leveraging a PIM solution to fuel business growth. Find out what were the key factors that ensured its success! ➽ https://bit.ly/4eYtvMj #digitaltransformation #datamanagement #pim #productdata #efficiency

Our cat is now a big fan of Anke De Prijck from Edgard & Cooper | B Corp. So are we, and we are also fans of Bart Dieusaert from Etex, Johan Van Sant from ADPO Group Nv, and Sumit Gupta from Barry Callebaut Group. Why? They all shared practical and actionable stories at our recent Gumption Cafés about complex and inefficient business processes, and how to solve them without major investments. The attendees feasted, too—not of the contents of Edgard & Cooper's goodie bag, but rather of the cases. These were stories from various sectors and operational departments, just like the audience. Yet, that diversity was what made it enriching. Quick wins are primarily about how you view processes and people. That's always the foundation of a really good solution. It was great to see how storytellers and participants continued to discuss and share experiences long after the events. Here are the cases: •       ADPO: customers schedule their own timeslots to load and unload trucks. •       Eltra: intelligent handling of customer complaints, debit, and credit notes. •       Etex: EU-mandated reporting on the use of recycled materials. •       Edgard & Cooper: automation of the sales order entry process. •       Barry Callebaut: optimal utilization of tank capacity for liquid chocolate. Keep an eye on our page to read all the stories soon. #innovation #quickwins #efficiency #automation #digitaltransformation

Our second edition of the Gumption Café has started in our offices in Ghent As usual full house and great Customer stories who will share how they gained efficiency thanks to quick wins in process optimisation and automatisation. Our customer cases for tonight: Edgard & Cooper | B Corp Barry Callebaut Group Eltra NV #netwerkevents #digitaltransformation Gumption Group TheValueChain valueXstream Plugnotes Bmatix Belgium

How did Eltra NV streamline its deductions management with Plugnotes automation? Register now to our Gumption Café to discover this inspiring story: https://bit.ly/3YfH98o (19/11) & https://bit.ly/3zUbdNF (21/11).   Every month, Eltra NV receives debit notes from its clients. The challenge? A daily influx of emails that’s impossible to process manually, with end-of-month deductions automatically applied without prior validation. The result is a lack of control and visibility of overpayment discrepancies, directly impacting their accounting.   With Plugnotes, things have changed. Now, every debit note is automatically processed upon receipt, enabling near-instant analysis and swift feedback to clients to address unjustified deductions. The result? Improved accounting accuracy, significant time savings, and strengthened client relationships.   You can hear the whole story of Eltra NV during our Gumption Café on both dates from 5 PM. Register right away!    📍 Antwerp (Dutch): Tuesday, 19 Nov  Featuring: Eltra NV , ADPO Group Nv, Etex   ➽ Register here: https://bit.ly/3YfH98o     📍 Ghent (Dutch): Thursday, 21 Nov  Featuring: Eltra NV, Barry Callebaut Group, Edgard & Cooper | B Corp ➽ Register here: https://bit.ly/3zUbdNF #efficiency #quickwins #automation #optimisation #innovation

Gumption leads the way with a fully electric fleet!      In September and October, we took a significant stride in sustainability, converting our fleet to 100% electric vehicles. Building on our 2020 shift to plug-in hybrids, this new direction aligns with our ecological and fiscal goals and supports our flexible mobility budget policy.      Sustainability and flexibility drive innovation. "Going electric was the logical next step in reducing our ecological footprint," says our CEO, Bart Embrechts. Alongside sustainability, our employees benefit from a more powerful, comfortable driving experience.      High-quality partnerships. Our fleet now includes nearly 400 premium BMW Group, MINI, and Mercedes-Benz AG vehicles, thanks to collaborations with local dealers, including BMW - MINI JORSSEN Aartselaar for BMW/MINI and Hedin Mobility Group Kontich for Mercedes-Benz, and leasing companies like Alphabet GB and Athlon Belgium.  We're committed to making green, flexible transportation accessible and setting an industry benchmark for sustainable mobility. #sustainability #green #mobility #electricvehicle #fleet

Do your customer service employees struggle with processing many orders via email? Edgard & Cooper | B Corp faced this issue too, before turning to Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Register now: https://bit.ly/3zUbdNF    Edgard & Cooper stands out in fresh quality pet food. With RPA, the company automated and streamlined repetitive and routine tasks. Thanks to machine learning, the system continuously improves.    Orphée Dewaegemaker is responsible for Process & Continuous Improvement, Anke De Prijck for Customer Service. "Before this automation project, customer service spent 35% of their time on the order entry process. Six months after going live, it's only a third of that time. It's beneficial for both employee and customer satisfaction."    You can hear Orphée and Anke's firsthand accounts at the Gumption Café on November 21, welcoming you from 5 PM in Heusden (Ghent).    Discover five more cases of efficiency gains through quick wins at two Gumption Cafés on November 19 and 21. Register right away!    📍 Antwerp (Dutch): Tuesday, 19 Nov   Featuring: ADPO Group Nv, Eiffage Énergie Systèmes, Etex   ➽ Register here: https://bit.ly/3YfH98o     📍 Ghent (Dutch): Thursday, 21 Nov   Featuring: Barry Callebaut Group, Edgard & Cooper | B Corp, Eltra NV   ➽ Register here: https://bit.ly/3zUbdNF #efficiency #quickwins #automation #optimisation #innovation

How did the world's largest chocolate factory optimise its tank and truck capacity planning after a salmonella crisis? Discover the inspiring story of Barry Callebaut at the Gumption Café. Register now: https://bit.ly/3zUbdNF Sumit Gupta is the Supply Chain Planning Manager at Barry Callebaut Group. “Following a salmonella crisis, the Wieze factory wanted to improve the quality testing process for every customer delivery. Building in a 24-hour turnaround time for testing would seriously impact the supply chain. We needed to work out the most efficient and cost-effective way of storing the liquid chocolate while waiting for test results. A planning process and a planning tool were essential. Supply chain experts from valueXstream managed to deliver the tool in less than three months. The result? Among other benefits, impressive cost savings!” You can hear Sumit’s firsthand testimonial at the Gumption Café on November 21, welcoming you from 5 PM in Heusden (Gent). Discover four more cases of efficiency gains through quick wins at two Gumption Cafés on November 19 and 21. Register right away! 📍 Antwerp (Dutch): Tuesday, 19 Nov Featuring: ADPO Group Nv, Etex ➽ Register here: https://bit.ly/3YfH98o 📍 Ghent (Dutch): Thursday, 21 Nov Featuring: Barry Callebaut Group, Edgard & Cooper | B Corp, Eltra NV ➽ Register here: https://bit.ly/3zUbdNF #efficiency #quickwins #automation #optimisation #innovation