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March 31, 2026

Master NL-NL Case studies dev-test

Karel van der Horst
Master NL-NL Case studies dev-test

The challenge nl-nl

Elkjop operates in a market where delivery speed, reliability, and assortment breadth are critical competitive factors. Traditional stock based logistics models resulted in high storage costs, particularly for major domestic appliances that require significant warehouse space. Early cross docking initiatives reduced some inventory pressure but relied on incomplete automation, leading to manual corrections, invoicing inconsistencies, and delivery delays. Elkjop needed a standardized, scalable solution to exchange high quality order, availability, and invoicing data across a growing supplier network.

Tradeplace x Elkjop

Elkjop operates in a market where delivery speed, reliability, and assortment breadth are critical competitive factors. Traditional stock based logistics models resulted in high storage costs, particularly for major domestic appliances that require significant warehouse space. Early cross docking initiatives reduced some inventory pressure but relied on incomplete automation, leading to manual corrections, invoicing inconsistencies, and delivery delays. Elkjop needed a standardized, scalable solution to exchange high quality order, availability, and invoicing data across a growing supplier network.

www.elkjop.com

The Solution

Elkjop implemented Tradeplace TradeXML through the Tradeplace Message Hub solution to fully automate cross docking data exchange. TradeXML provides a standardized XML based framework for exchanging transactional messages, including orders, order confirmations, availability updates, delivery notifications, and electronic invoicing.
Through Message Hub, Elkjop connected its internal systems directly with suppliers on the Tradeplace platform, enabling real time, system to system communication without manual intervention. This approach ensured that all suppliers could participate in the same automated cross docking flow, supporting omni channel ordering models such as stock orders, cross docking, and drop shipment, while maintaining data accuracy and operational control.

  1. 1
    Standardizing Data Exchange
    Elkjop implemented TradeXML to create a standardized framework for exchanging transactional data with suppliers.
    TradeXML enables structured communication for:
    • Orders
    • Order confirmations
    • Availability updates
    • Delivery notifications
    • Electronic invoices
  2. 2
    Connecting Systems Through Message Hub
    Using the Tradeplace Message Hub, Elkjop connected its internal systems directly with suppliers.
    This enabled:
    • Orders
    • Order confirmations
    • Availability updates
    • Delivery notifications
    • Electronic invoices

The results

With Tradeplace Message Hub in place, Elkjop transformed cross docking into a stable, predictable logistics process. Accurate and timely data exchange enabled products to move directly from inbound supplier deliveries to outbound transport with minimal handling time. Storage needs were reduced, assortment availability expanded, and operational efficiency improved, all without negatively impacting delivery reliability or customer satisfaction.

$5.4M+
Manage spend
100+
Deals completed
7.6x
ROI
$2m
Cost savings

“Tradeplace enables us to communicate with our retailers faster and more efficiently.”

“Thanks to the Tradeplace platform, we have real-time insight into orders, stock levels, and product information. This not only speeds up our processes but also reduces errors and duplicate communication.
John S.
CEO Miele

“Tradeplace enables us to communicate with our retailers faster and more efficiently.”

“Thanks to the Tradeplace platform, we have real-time insight into orders, stock levels, and product information. This not only speeds up our processes but also reduces errors and duplicate communication.
John S.
CEO Miele

“Tradeplace enables us to communicate with our retailers faster and more efficiently.”

“Thanks to the Tradeplace platform, we have real-time insight into orders, stock levels, and product information. This not only speeds up our processes but also reduces errors and duplicate communication.
John S.
CEO Miele

“Tradeplace enables us to communicate with our retailers faster and more efficiently.”

“Thanks to the Tradeplace platform, we have real-time insight into orders, stock levels, and product information. This not only speeds up our processes but also reduces errors and duplicate communication.
John S.
CEO Miele

“Tradeplace enables us to communicate with our retailers faster and more efficiently.”

“Thanks to the Tradeplace platform, we have real-time insight into orders, stock levels, and product information. This not only speeds up our processes but also reduces errors and duplicate communication.
John S.
CEO Miele

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