De Bijenkorf and Anchr: partners for a better shopping experience

Anchr and De Bijenkorf have been partners since 1992. (Yes ... you read that right!) For years, the retail chain has relied on Anchr (then AXI) for its POS system and ERP, among other things.

At Anchr, they found a strategic partner that actively thinks along with them and is constantly looking for optimisations. A perfect match for what De Bijenkorf is looking for in a software partner.

Software that grows with your needs

Anchr developed the ERP environment for De Bijenkorf and thereby automated almost all internal processes at the retailer. It is a custom ERP environment that is further developed and optimised annually. Thanks to the personalised system, De Bijenkorf can work optimally and respond quickly to changes. In addition, all checkout systems of De Bijenkorf stores spread across the Netherlands have been running on Anchr POS retail software since 2010.

Solid software and proximity

Why has de Bijenkorf been choosing Anchr for decades? According to Mike Snepvangers, Commercial Director at Anchr, it is primarily due to the Anchr DNA: ‘We are known for not only providing solid software products, but we are also a reliable partner. We support de Bijenkorf where necessary and aim to innovate and grow together with the client.’

Co-creation as the foundation for successful partnership

‘We believe in a partnership where we can think, develop, and innovate together,’ says Snepvangers. ‘We listen carefully to the needs of De Bijenkorf and work together on solutions that help them move forward. It is this shared commitment to success that makes our relationship so sustainable.’

One of the key points of our relationship with Anchr is our close collaboration. We work intensively together. Anchr listens very well to our questions. It's nice that, as analysts, we dive quite far into the technology together with Anchr. This way, we really understand how the package works and we can use it optimally for our business.'

Huddie Klein

Business Analyst at De Bijenkorf