Bleckmann Logistics

What does the EU Waste Framework Directive mean for fashion and lifestyle brands? In this episode of the Beyond Threads podcast, host Erik Janssen Steenberg is joined by Stijn Smetsers (CCO of Seenons) and Ron Thijssen (Manager CSR at Bleckmann) to explore how the EU Green Deal is reshaping waste management, recycling, traceability, and sustainability reporting across Europe. Learn how brands can...

In this episode of the Beyond Threads podcast, we explore how the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is accelerating the shift from single-use to reusable packaging, and what this means for fashion and lifestyle brands. Host Erik Janssen Steenberg is joined by Lucas Hullegie, co-founder of BOXO, and Bleckmann’s CSR Manager Ron Thijssen to discuss how innovative reuse models are b...

Discover how the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is set to transform supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands in this episode of the Beyond Threads podcast by Bleckmann. Host Erik Janssen Steenberg is joined by Jeanet van der Stoel and Ron Thijssen to explore how upcoming EU Green Deal legislation will impact product traceability, sustainability reporting, circular fashion, and glob...

Discover how Sepideh Asghari , founder of the Antwerp-based luxury handbag brand Sepi Agari , is redefining accessible luxury in this episode of the Beyond Threads podcast by Bleckmann. Host Erik Janssen Steenberg explores Sepideh’s journey from financial management in global fashion companies to launching her own made-in-Italy handbag brand built on timeless design, premium craftsmanship and stra...

Discover how fashion and beauty brands can stay competitive and grow in a challenging market in this episode of the Beyond Threads. Host Erik Janssen Steenberg is joined by Lauretta Roberts and Anthony Hawman, co-founders of TheIndustry.fashion and TheIndustry.beauty, to discuss the strategies driving brand resilience, customer loyalty and sustainable growth. The conversation explores brand reinve...

 Discover the trends shaping fashion and beauty in the latest episode of the Beyond Threads podcast by Bleckmann, featuring expert insights from Lauretta Roberts and Anthony Hawman, co-founders of TheIndustry.fashion and TheIndustry.beauty. In this in-depth conversation, the panel explores how experiential retail, AI integration, circular business models and shifting consumer behaviour are redefin...

Discover how circular fashion start-up Rimoda is scaling its innovative resale marketplace with the help of Bleckmann’s Bscale logistics solution in this episode of the Beyond Threads podcast. Host Erik Janssen Steenberg speaks with Rimoda founder Ribal Mahdi about tackling fashion waste and returns, using AI to simplify clothing resale, and building enterprise-level operations through strategic t...

Discover how circular fashion start-up Rimoda is turning an ambitious idea into a scalable business in this episode of the Beyond Threads podcast . In conversation with host Erik Janssen Steenberg, Rimoda founder Ribal Mahdi shares how AI-powered resale, strategic logistics partnerships, and Bleckmann’s Bscale solution are helping tackle fashion’s waste and returns challenge. From simplifying fash...

 Unlock the secrets of building logistics resilience in this episode of the Beyond Threads podcast, featuring Tapestry – the US-based parent company of Coach and Kate Spade. Host Erik Janssen Steenberg is joined by Peter Schreuder, Senior Director for Fulfilment and Supply Chain at Tapestry, and Ruud Mars from Bleckmann, to explore how nearly a decade of collaboration has transformed omnichannel l...

Press play on the Beyond Threads podcast as we dive into how Bleckmann and Superdry deliver seamless omnichannel excellence across retail, e-commerce and wholesale. In this episode, industry experts explore how a long-term partnership built on trust, transparency and deep fashion logistics expertise enables agile scaling, resilient peak performance and data-driven decision-making across Europe. Di...

Ontdek hoe nieuwe EU-moderegels de industrie veranderen in het nieuwste Beyond Threads-webinar van Bleckmann. Luister naar Ron Thijssen, Manager Corporate Social Responsibility, die uitlegt hoe duurzaamheid is geëvolueerd van een ‘nice to have’ naar een bedrijfskritische vereiste. Leer hoe u uw weg kunt vinden in het groeiende web van Europese wetgeving, van ecologisch ontwerp en digitale productp...

Descubra cómo las nuevas normativas de la UE en materia de moda están transformando el sector en el último seminario web Beyond Threads de Bleckmann. Únase a Ron Thijssen, director de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa, que explicará cómo la sostenibilidad ha pasado de ser algo «deseable» a convertirse en un requisito fundamental para las empresas. Aprenda a navegar por la creciente red de legisla...

Discover how new EU fashion regulations are reshaping the industry in the latest Beyond Threads webinar by Bleckmann. Join Ron Thijssen, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, as he explains how sustainability has evolved from a “nice to have” to a business-critical requirement. Learn how to navigate the growing web of European legislation from Ecodesign and Digital Product Passports to Exten...

Discover our latest Beyond Threads webinar to explore how Bleckmann is driving sustainability in logistics and fashion. Join Ron Thijssen, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, as he shares how Bleckmann’s sustainability strategy was developed and the progress being made toward our environmental and social goals. Learn about the key pillars of sustainable logistics—from reducing carbon footp...

Ontdek ons nieuwste Beyond Threads-webinar en ontdek hoe Bleckmann duurzaamheid in logistiek en mode stimuleert. Ron Thijssen, Manager Corporate Social Responsibility, vertelt hoe de duurzaamheidsstrategie van Bleckmann tot stand is gekomen en welke vooruitgang er is geboekt op het gebied van onze milieu- en sociale doelstellingen. Leer meer over de belangrijkste pijlers van duurzame logistiek, va...

Descubra nuestro último seminario web Beyond Threads para explorar cómo Bleckmann está impulsando la sostenibilidad en la logística y la moda. Únase a Ron Thijssen, director de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa, mientras comparte cómo se desarrolló la estrategia de sostenibilidad de Bleckmann y los avances que se están logrando hacia nuestros objetivos medioambientales y sociales. Conozca los pil...

From shifting US tariffs to post-Brexit complexities, customs uncertainty is reshaping the global fashion industry. In this episode of Beyond Threads, Bleckmann Customs Director Katja Idsinga shares how leading brands are turning customs challenges into strategic opportunities. Discover how data-driven decision-making, proactive customs planning, and flexible sourcing strategies can protect profit...

Discover how fashion brands can turn customs compliance from a costly challenge into a driver of international growth. Led by Katja Idsinga-Schellaars, Customs Director at Bleckmann, this session explores the hidden complexities of fashion logistics, from tariff classifications and cross-border returns to duty optimisation and bonded warehousing. Learn how expert customs management and smart techn...

Discover how fashion brands can turn customs compliance from a costly challenge into a driver of international growth. Led by Katja Idsinga-Schellaars, Customs Director at Bleckmann, this session explores the hidden complexities of fashion logistics, from tariff classifications and cross-border returns to duty optimisation and bonded warehousing. Learn how expert customs management and smart techn...

Discover how centralising transport management can transform logistics from a cost centre into a strategic advantage in this episode of Beyond Threads. Ruud Mars, Director of Business Development and Transport at Bleckmann, explains how brands can streamline retail, wholesale, and e-commerce distribution with a “control tower” approach that improves visibility, enables smarter consolidation, reduc...

In this episode of the Beyond Threads podcast, Bleckmann’s Erik Jansen Steenberg and Nicole Bassett explore how fashion brands can move beyond theory to successfully integrate circular practices into daily operations. From shifting mindsets around sustainable success to real-world examples across industries, they share practical insights on designing repair programmes, resale platforms, and circul...

In this episode of Beyond Threads, we explore how circular economics is reshaping the fashion industry and why it presents a smart business case for forward-thinking brands. Bleckmann’s Erik Janssen Steenberg is joined by Nicole Bassett, co-founder of The Renewal Workshop, to discuss how circular models can reduce waste-related costs, improve supply chain resilience, and unlock new value streams....

Discover how leading surf and snow brand O’Neill keeps returns low and customers happy — even in highly seasonal categories like surf and snow wear. In this episode of Beyond Threads, host Eric Janssen Steenberg talks with Valerie Page, Logistics Manager at O’Neill, about practical strategies to reduce returns through smart product design, sustainability initiatives, and proactive seasonal plannin...

Discover how to design customer-centric returns policies that boost satisfaction and loyalty. In this episode of Beyond Threads, Katerina Antunovic, Service Delivery & Transport Manager at Bleckmann, shares expert strategies for creating flexible, transparent, and data-driven returns experiences. Learn why multiple return options, clear communication, and real-time visibility can transform ret...

Discover how fashion brands can turn returns into a competitive advantage in this Beyond Threads webinar with Bleckmann’s Michelle Stolk. Learn practical strategies for creating seamless, sustainable, and customer-centric returns journeys that boost loyalty and reduce costs. Whether you're in fashion logistics or e-commerce, this session offers actionable insights into smarter returns managem...