In 2012, we partnered with Voluyt, a Dutch consulting firm specializing in operational excellence and Lean Management, to enhance labor efficiency at Red Star—one of the Netherlands' leading cherry tomato producers operating across six locations.
Key Outcomes:
- Successfully implemented and executed an operational excellence program across all six greenhouse sites within one year.
- Personally managed one location as a live example of the new system’s effectiveness, helping inspire and train other site managers.
- Introduced a centralized labor registration system, ensuring accurate tracking, budget control, and long-term sustainability of the improvements.
Our approach enabled Red Star to meet precise labor budgets and achieve consistent performance across its decentralized operations.