Inhousedag Accenture
On the 28th of March dispute Transportkunde Pandora organised an inhouse-day together with Accenture and in close collaboration with Dr. Beelaerts van Blokland from the TU Delft. After the bus arrived at the ITO tower we went up all the way to the 17th floor were we were welcomed by Rogier Toetenel and started the day with a cup of coffee and a short company introduction presentation. After the day’s program was explained we went on a site tour during which we explored the floors of the ITO tower that are occupied by Accenture. Our guides briefly explained about the working environment at Accenture and how the office works. Next, we started on the main activity of the day: the case. Every year Accenture organises a case that perfectly goes together with Beelaert’s class “Advanced Operation” and gives an insight in the process optimalisation techniques Accenture applies at its clients. Within three rounds of optimalisation alternated with some elaboration on the theory of process optimalisation we were able to increase performance of a fictional company significantly. It was so much fun to experience the effects of process optimalisation ourselves, and to compete against one another in two teams both representing a company. The was rounded of with a drink in the cantine. Unfortunately the weather didn’t allow us to enjoy the roof terrace and its view. At the end of this very exciting day at Accenture the students got a good idea of what Accenture does and what it would be like to work at the company. In December last year, Accenture also came to the TU to give a lunch lecture. If you haven’t already, you can read more about this following the link below: Accenture lunchlezing 04/12/2017
Excursion CEVA
For the first time this academic year an excursion to a warehouse was organised for TEL students. On the 28th of februari an excited group of students took the tram to the CEVA logistics compound in The Hague. We were welcomed with some coffee and tea and started the day with an introductory talk from Anna Flamos about CEVA logistics. Shortly after, we split into two groups and went on a warehouse tour with operational managers as our guides. They explained the flow of goods within the distribution centre and gave us an insight in the daily routine. It was nice to be allowed to ask question about anything but soon our enthousiasm had to be limited by the guides in order to finish the tour in time! The tour finished at the kitting department were components are combined in all kinds of different packages containing different combinations of components. We did a quick case study during which half of the students had to think of ways of increasing efficiency by making use of automation while the other group had to increase efficiency by using the current equipment only. After such an interesting morning it was time for a delicious lunch in the office building. In the meanwhile both groups of students presented their ideas and received feedback from CEVA staff members. The day was rounded of by a presentation from the contract manager of the CEVA location in The Hague containing more detailed information about the work done at their compound.
Excursion Royal Haskoning DHV
On Wednesday the 7th june Royal Haskoning DHV will host Dispuut Transportkunde Pandora for an excursion. During this excursion we will be make case regarding a logistics chain in Africa Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent engineering and project management consultancy with over 130 years of experience. Backed by expertise of nearly 7,000 employees across the world, we work for public and private clients in more than 130 countries. Our expertise centre “Resources Logistics” in Rotterdam has a long heritage in the handling and storage of dry bulk materials. The program is as follows: 12:30 arrival at Royal Haskoning in Rotterdam 13:00 Start of the case 16:30 Award ceremony and drinks
Excursion Accenture
On the 7th of March, we will organize an Excursion to Accenture. Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 323,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. More information is coming soon.
Nemag Excursion
On the 21st of february we will go on an excusrion to Nemag. Nemag is a producer of the biggest grabs in europe and has, for years, been the partner in bulk transfer. Whether it is the tranfser of iron ore, coal, grain, animal feed, scrap, biomass, minerals or other bulk. We will depart at 08:00 and be back at around 19:00