now , Kris van der Velden does n’t only rivet on tomato greenhouse any longer . Kris has now turned his expertness into his own business : Veldvision . With this company , he helps greenhouse horticulture entrepreneurs increase efficiency and productiveness by optimizing business structure .

Entrepreneurs are constantly developing their byplay , but due to their hectic schedules , they often lack the sentence to take a vital look at home process . " In many cases , sure habits just creep in , making things run less smoothly , " Kris note . " This is peculiarly of import in glasshouse horticulture , where proletariat price can report for 60 - 70 percentage of total cost . An efficient approach can make a difference . "

For this reason , he say , it is extra important for enterpriser to regularly take a decisive look at their occupation structure and rent external expertise . An extra distich of oculus can serve , Kris is that spare pair of crucial centre . He put up in - depth analysis of business social system , with a focus on leveraging labor data for forecasting , budgeting and KPIs . This allows companies to optimally expend labor and make decisions with keen confidence .

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What about labor movement registration?To achieve large efficiency and productivity , agriculturalist first should begin using a labor enrolment system . Many growers already do , but far from everyone , Kris find . " You do n’t just use such a system for time registration . It is a powerful root of information that offers much more . When you use the datum properly , you’re able to create more efficient process and save costs . "

Kris enjoys dealing with that data . However , he always take a look in the glasshouse first to get insight in the workplace processes . " That agency I can guess the quality of the piece of work . I then enquire questions such as : Are you working with labor registration ? What do you do with it ? What can you do with it ? "

AutomationAccording to Kris , the first footmark towards more efficient operation is to prepare a labor forecast . " It ’s of the essence to translate that forecast by rights to the shop flooring , " he contribute . " This provides sixth sense and help growers with strategic decisions , such as considering mechanisation . "

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With the current labor market challenges , such as determine enough certified faculty , Kris says automation offers a possible solution . " In my premature job , I saw how smart investments reduced the need for manual labor and brought down labor costs . Even though I do not yet have hardheaded experience with harvesting robotics myself , I can accurately calculate the payback catamenia of a golem , and thus help entrepreneurs make informed choice . "

MirrorKris can also help oneself agriculturist to make an informed alternative when it comes to choosing labor readjustment software program . " software program programme often have unlike options and features . By identify the need of the enterpriser , they can make an informed conclusion . "

With a labor prognosis , it is potential to see 52 weeks in advance . Of naturally , cultivation always remains leading . " That ’s why I always look at the crop provision with the raiser , " he says . Growers have to learn to work with the prognosis . During the time of year , it is important to also keep an eye on the prognosis made , and use it to mirror drill . " That way you’re able to make adjustments if necessary . If you only commence comparing the result with the prognosis at the goal of the year , you are too later . "

Since January 2024 , Kris can be found a wad in greenhouses . " I on a regular basis take the air with them through their greenhouses to ensure that changes are not only enforce but also confirm , " say Kris . He is also implicated with starting up fresh companies , in those case he seeks to see to it the successful implementation of restructurings . " My end is to see to it that ship’s company improve sustainably so that ingrain use do not resort . "

An example of a labor prognosis created by Kris , for a cultivator of cherry tomatoes in this fount , can be see to it here .

For more info : Kris van der VeldenVeldvisionTel : +32 4 79 70 90 23[email   protected ]

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