Press release
03. March 2009
Lekkerland goes international with the „Day of Logistics“
It has begun as a mere German event last year but in 2009 Lekkerland is going to place the „Day of Logistics“ international. When on April 16th dozens of events take place in Germany, Lekkerland presents its Dutch warehouse in Son at the same time. As one of the core competencies of the Europe-wide operating wholesaler logistics forms an essential part of the overall service performance of Lekkerland. The company relies on the latest technology to pursue this competence even further in order to stabilize their high level performance in logistics and to extend it continuously. “As a wholesaler and logistics specialist this event is a perfect opportunity to call the attention of young and interested people to our know-how in this segment. Thus, we focus especially on students and pupils who see their future in logistics”, illustrates Kay Schiebur, Chief Operating Officer, Lekkerland Group.
Course of the Lekkerland „Day of Logistics“
The day will begin with a get-together at around 10 a.m. At approximately 10.30 a.m. Kay Schiebur, Chief Operating Officer, Lekkerland Group will greet the participants and will talk about the Lekkerland group and their competences and strategies for Europe. A special emphasis will be on “green logistics”. Afterwards Duco Buijze, Vice President Operations, Lekkerland Nederland, talks about the subsidiary Lekkerland NL and pick-by-voice. Marcel Thomasse, warehouse manager in Son will talk about the warehouse and its specific features. Subsequently, the participants get the opportunity to attend guided tours through the warehouse in Son in order to experience the specialised knowledge of Lekkerland themselves. The event will close with a late lunch at around 1.15 p.m. For further information regarding the enrolment go to www.lekkerland.com, www.lekkerland.nl or www.tag-der-logistik.de.
The Lekkerland Group at a glance
Lekkerland supplies 140,000 petrol station shops, kiosks, convenience stores, fast food chains, specialist tobacco goods shops, beverage markets, department stores, food markets, bakeries and canteens in eleven European countries with a full range of confectionery, drinks, snacks, convenience ranges, ice cream, frozen goods, fresh products, tobacco goods, telephone cards and non-food products. In 2007, the company had a turnover of €11.2 billion.
Contact
Inga Koenen
Lekkerland AG & Co. KG
Europaallee 57
50226 Frechen
Tel.: +49 2234 1821 291
Fax: +49 2234 1821 445
email: inga.koenen@lekkerland.com
