How AKOM Oldenzaal is cutting costs and improving its market responsiveness

From growing pressure to greater calm, insight, and control

For over 40 years, AKOM Ankla Oldenzaal has been a key player in the beverage industry. From their base in the Twente region, they supply fruit juices, syrups, and functional drinks to clients in the Netherlands, the Dutch Antilles, Suriname, Germany, and West Africa.

Every year, AKOM processes tens of millions of units, supported by its own logistics network and certifications like GS1, EDI, IFS, and Skal.

Together with Beyonder, they implemented a powerful data platform that leads to less waste, faster decision-making, and a greater sense of calm within the organisation.

How AKOM Oldenzaal is cutting costs and improving its market responsiveness

The challenge

As the company grew, so did the pressure on its people and processes.

  • Crucial knowledge was siloed, existing mainly in the minds of experienced employees.

  • There was a lack of central visibility into inventory, shelf life, and customer behaviour.

  • The ambition to operate more sustainably and scalably required a future-proof solution.

  • AKOM wasn’t looking for off-the-shelf software, but a partner that would genuinely contribute and think along with them.

The challenge

The solution

Gaining insight and control in three practical steps

Proof of value: A joint analysis of processes and data to quickly identify potential for improvement.

Data platform with Microsoft Fabric: A single, central hub for all company data—intelligently designed, secure, and scalable.

Ready for the future: The data layer is inherently scalable and prepared for future expansion, including customer portals and AI solutions.

The solution

The results

Less waste: Products nearing their expiration date are now used strategically. This prevents waste and increases margins.

Faster and smarter: Sales and logistics now receive daily insights, enabling them to work more efficiently and proactively.

Greater calm and clarity: Reduced dependency on individual knowledge creates more predictability throughout the organisation.

Future proof: The data layer is inherently scalable and prepared for future expansion, including customer portals and AI solutions.