Hans Anders selected Engels as their partner for the redesign of their distribution center (DC), based on the extensive range of solutions Engels provides.
With approximately 400 locations across the Netherlands and Belgium, Hans Anders is a leading name in the optical and hearing care industry. The chain is a successful value-for-money retailer, offering high-quality products at consistently competitive prices. In addition to its physical stores, Hans Anders operates a thriving online shop. From its distribution center in Gorinchem, the company supplies glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and hearing protection to all its stores as well as to online customers.
In the coming years, Hans Anders aims to further strengthen its market-leading position in eyewear and hearing aids. Plans include opening new stores and enhancing customer service. To achieve these goals, an optimally functioning logistics operation and a well-structured distribution center are essential.
To maintain efficient operations, Engels equipped the Gorinchem distribution center with over 350 linear meters of shelving units, amounting to a total shelf length of more than 2.5 kilometers. These shelves accommodate over 7,300
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