Strategic decisions need to be right the first time around. The two managing partners of Riverland realize this all too well. With their ambitious plans in mind, they decided to ask advice from senior executives who have been there & done it. George Devlin and Franz-Josef Vogelsang, renowned for their impressive track records and decades of experience in the International Supply Chain arena, accepted the invitation; as a result of which Riverland is now proud to present its Advisory Board.

More challenging and international assignments, a growing global customer base, a rapidly expanding team and, above all, ambitious plans. Riverland Management Consultants is growing from a small business into a recognized international player. The two managing partners, Berend Rijnsdorp and Radboud olde Scheper, have seen their business grow steadily over the past years, and are recognizing the invitation from their Clients to support them across the globe. Whilst this presents Riverland with a unique opportunity, Berend and Radboud are also aware of the risks of a rapid and international growth. Berend Rijnsdorp: “We have proven our unique formula over the past years and we see a lot of opportunities worldwide. Taking big steps such as opening new offices in other countries is something that we will do, but we have to get it right straightaway. It is not easy to change strategic choices afterwards and to help us in making these decisions and to get feedback, Riverland is very proud that two industry icons are willing to join a Riverland Advisory Board.”

Test strategic thinking
No one less than Scotsman George Devlin and German Franz-Josef Vogelsang have accepted this challenge, and as of February 1st, 2010 they make up the Riverland Advisory Board. As a successful business executive and entrepreneur, George was the senior vice president of supply chain operations at Compaq Computer Corporation in Texas. He has held several CEO and COO positions and has meanwhile established his own boutique consultancy aimed at matching qualified opportunities and suitable investors or partners. George: “Since the start up, Berend, Radboud and the entire Riverland team have done an outstanding job at establishing themselves as supply chain experts and trusted partners to many excellent organizations in varied sectors across the globe. As an advisor to the team, it is my role to test their strategic thinking and help them grow while retaining their core values: profound subject matter expertise, measurable and meaningful customer value and respected platforms of trust for their clients, their partners and their people”.

Grow globally
Franz-Josef Vogelsang is one of the world top executives in Supply Chain, well known for the position as senior executive vice president operations, procurement, supply chain and subsequently executive vice president global supply chain at Kraft Foods Inc, a position that he held for decades. Franz-Josef: “From the start, Riverland has continuously over-delivered versus their ambitious growth plans. Its success is based on several aspects. First, all consultants have first hand experience in the industry. Second, Riverland focuses on what it knows best namely supply chain. And third, Riverland offers its clients ‘one stop shop’ solutions from strategy development to implementation of the agreed plans. For its next chapter, Riverland needs to follow its Clients and as a result, will have no choice than to grow globally together with them. The Advisory Board will work with the Riverland team to develop a new strategy and provide a Client view which reflects the needs of companies with a global footprint.” You can reach the team by visiting our website www.riverland-scm.com or email us at info@riverland-scm.com.