Experiences
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On the 22nd of November we went to Vanderlande and we gained many insights of this international company. First of all Emma and Maaike gave a presentation which provided us with general information about the company for example about their history and type of work they do.
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Afterwards we attended a tour through the building given by Ton, an employee. At first he showed us the main building, where the majority of employees works. It was a very modern and newly renovated building with eight floors and among other things it contains a brand new gym. Moreover the building has a lot of windows, which has a lot of benefits. As a result the employees can enjoy a great view and the collaborative work is strengthened by the open nature of the building. We really liked the building and think it is a great workplace for the employees.
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Then we went to the innovation centre, where we saw the different types of conveyor belts. Ton explained a lot and we found the technique really interesting. We were even given the chance to try out the so called STACK@EASE ourselves. It is a highly flexible loading aid that helps workers to load containers productively and minimises their physical workload.
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Later we sat in the cafeteria because we wanted to conduct interviews with employees in small groups. We thought it was a great opportunity to speak to each one of them separately, because we were able to find out a lot about their personal careers and experiences.
All in all, we would say that we learned a lot and that we gained a positive insight of Vanderlande. Furthermore. we were especially surprised about the work-friendly atmosphere and environment within the company.
