LELYSTAD - In 2019, HAKA Metalworks split into four separate companies. One of them arranges purchasing and production worldwide and the other three companies are responsible for the sale of customer-specific, high-quality metal products for construction, industry, the agricultural sector and infrastructure. Internal affairs manager Bert-Jan Klop: 'That was an administrative challenge. Our Exact package was expanded with additional administrations, but the four different business units did not talk to each other.

GENK / BREDA: Kris Meuwissen is operational and IT manager at Dimix, a wholesaler of printing machines and products for the graphic industry. Dimix is ​​known for its expertise, excellent personal service and the sale of printing machines (Mimaki and Roland), printer ink, foils and other supplies. Kris: 'With a non-linked Dutch and Belgian Exact Online administration, orders constantly had to be entered manually. After a takeover of a company in Den Bosch, the problem occurred in three areas. Our main warehouse contained a divided stock from three locations. The administration thus resulted in a time-consuming hassle. Things can also go wrong with the manual entry and adjustments of purchase orders, sales orders and invoices from three different business units.

Tom van den Broecke can almost blow out the first candle as a full stack developer. In this contribution he explains which customers are helped and use T-Box. In the past, Tom wrote a lot of software and was an IT manager at a large company. What's in T-Box? Tom: We add pieces of software to business administration, often links, so that one whole is created.

A possible switch to a more extensive accounting package requires careful orientation. There's quite a bit involved. What are the wishes and options and how does a package work in practice for my company? Mark Kuijs, consultant at Acconet, considers these types of issues every day. To help companies make a good choice, a free demo session is now possible. Mark explains how this works and what is involved. For whom?

STEENWIJK - Horequip is a major player in the field of kitchen furnishings for catering companies such as restaurants, canteens and large supermarket chains. With Foodservice Architecture, large kitchens are designed and furnished on a project basis. Horequip also has a Field Service section that provides service and maintenance. Field service is an important part. Customers of Horequip services like the fact that they can go to one address for both purchase and maintenance of their equipment.

Pre-Fabs, based in Aalsmeer, designs and develops high-quality building products such as prefab facade elements, canopy constructions and chimneys. They are first manufactured and then delivered to the construction site. Customers can also order products such as skylights, skylights and loft ladders through various online stores, such as Bouw-Handel.nl. T-Box ensures lightning-fast order processing.

Movidis, located in Goirle (near Tilburg), is an importer and distributor of video and photo accessories for smartphones and cameras. The company is experiencing rapid development. A team of photo and video specialists with extensive product knowledge assists customers during their purchases. Exact and T-Box provide overview and convenience. Twan Spierts is director/owner of Movidis, is an importer and distributor of video and photo accessories for smartphones and cameras. The company is experiencing rapid development. A team of photo and video specialists with extensive product knowledge assists customers during their purchases. Exact and T-Box provide overview and convenience.

Dudok, café, bar and restaurant opened its doors in 1991. The majestic grand café became the ‘place to be’ for the Rotterdam population strolling through town. Building on this success ,Dudok expanded into a group of hospitality and event companies in big Dutch cities such as Rotterdam, The Hague, Arnhem and Amsterdam.

NUNSPEET - 'Physical strain is the cause of approximately one third of absenteeism due to illness in healthcare,' says Robert van Leeuwen, general director of JOYinCARE. 'With our lifts, slings and other products we make the work of healthcare providers easier and more enjoyable. In recent years there has been strong growth in our business activities. That required further automation.' Two locations, one system “Our office is located in Nunspeet,” says Robert. 'The production of our lifting straps takes place in Assen and storage and shipping takes place in Nunspeet. So we had two different locations. In addition, it was difficult for the office staff to immediately view the stock.

WERKENDAM – “It took some effort,” says Lars Schipper, director/owner of OTR Oiltrade B.V. 'We had to find each other in the beginning, but once our expectations were clear to both sides, everything went smoothly.' Lars has been using T-Box Intercompany Logistics for several months. This software package links all business processes to a central administration. Acconet consultants supervise its implementation. “We deliver trucks with all kinds of oil,” says Lars. 'It is then packaged in all kinds of ways, stored and then sold later.

‘What a luxury to switch from manual to automatic’ Designspiegels.nl from Naarden opts for Exact Online and T-Box NAARDEN – DesignSpiegels.nl is a webshop dealing in modern mirrors for both bathrooms and bedrooms. Their strength lies in the quality of the finish and the extra features that can be added. Atmospheric Led lighting, a handy clock, mirror heating or some music, it can all be tailor- made for the customers. The exponential growth of orders from the Netherlands and Belgium made complete automation of the order process a priority.

Gerald van Weel is one of the two directors of Urban Arrow. He says: “As a father, I took my young children to their sports club and music lessons on a cargo bike. That was tiring pedaling. The sweat was on my back. Together with business partner and co-owner Jorrit Kreek, we came up with a model for a new electric cargo bike. From now on, it had to be possible to transport my kids whistling.” Boy's dream “From this first design in 2010, Urban Arrow grew into a company with 35 employees,” says Gerald. “It looks like a beautiful story from a book. We now deliver to fifteen countries.