Gumption Group

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

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

What if planning could be more efficient? Logistics service provider ADPO Group Nv will testify at our Gumption Café how innovative thinking and a simple tool yielded significant gains. Register now: https://bit.ly/3YfH98o Johan Van Sant is the Planning & Customer Service Manager at ADPO Group Nv. "The scheduling of timeslots for unloading and loading trucks used to be time-consuming," says Johan. “Previously, two FTEs spent all their time scheduling timeslots for carriers. Today, they apply their experience and talents to other tasks. Thanks to a new approach, planning is now as easy as booking a table online at a restaurant.” You can hear the whole story at the Gumption Café on November 19, welcoming you from 5 PM in Kontich. 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 #planning #innovation #optimisation

Boost efficiency with smart solutions and mini-investment! 📍 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 Join us at the Gumption Cafés and discover how market leaders are achieving efficiency gains with smart, innovative solutions and without hefty investments. As a business or IT leader, reducing operational costs while improving service quality is key, and we’ll show you how to do it. Why attend?  • Learn from success stories on process optimisation and automation.  • Network with like-minded business leaders.  • Gain actionable insights for quick wins in your organisation.     Ready to optimise? Don't miss out, secure your spot now!     #automation #optimisation #innovation #efficiency #network

REGISTER FOR THE NEW GUMPTION CAFÉS 💡 “Mini-investment, maximum results: efficiency gains with quick wins". Six market leaders will share success stories on efficiency optimisation through smart, innovative solutions. As a business or IT leader, reducing operational costs and improving service quality are top priorities. You don't always have to make significant investments for that. Join us at the Gumption Cafés: •Antwerp, Tuesday, 19 Nov (Dutch): ADPO Group Nv, Eiffage Énergie Systèmes, Etex ➽ Register here: https://bit.ly/3YfH98o • Ghent, Thursday, 21 Nov (Dutch): Barry Callebaut Group, Edgard & Cooper | B Corp, Eltra NV ➽ Register here: https://bit.ly/3zUbdNF Why participate? • Learn from testimonials about process optimisation and automation. • Strengthen your network and share experiences with business leaders with similar interests. • Discover potential quick wins for your organisation based on practical and rapidly deployable strategies. Ready to learn from the best? Take advantage of this opportunity. Learn from industry leaders who are achieving more with less. Register now and secure your spot at the event. #costefficiency #optimisation #automation #innovation #management