12% Challenge

To remain competitive as the Dutch Manufacturing Industry in Europe and in the rest of the world, a digitization drive is needed. A big task that we can only tackle together. The 12% challenge helps to make this big task smaller. We invite the industry to achieve 1% improvement every month in an area that contributes to the digitization of the company. You will be amazed at how much just 1% yields in terms of productivity, competitiveness and additional liquidity!

Together we are stronger and can motivate each other

Therefore, we invite all SMEs from the Dutch manufacturing industry to take up this challenge with us. Participating companies implement a minimum of 1% improvement each month - under the guidance of various experts - that contributes to the digitalization of the company. What is special about the 12% Challenge is that we are also looking at various topics to see how cooperation with Germany can support us. Both with technology, as well as opportunities on the German market.

Join in:

• attend exclusive meetings where you will receive support to achieve 1% improvement through inspiring speakers, content and tips & tricks
• receive visibility on this website as one of the forward-thinking companies daring the challenges.

Want to know what the 12% challenge can do for you?

Then come to one of our introductory sessions on Jan. 27 or Feb. 3 and sign up via the website! During this session we will take you through the program, the tooling and process and what we will accomplish during this training program. 

Structure of the challenge

Every month we meet to tackle a change theme together. Between meetings there is room for personal coaching during the monthly digital walk-in consultation. We are currently busy setting up the challenge. We will start with a kick-off in January, further details will follow.

Concept program

• January 27 (Haarlem) and February 3 (Tilburg) - Introduction session. What does the program look like. What are we going to achieve?
• February: Work environment and intake You will explore and set up your own online environment
March: Benchmarking. How do you perform compared to others in your industry or your competitors?
• April: Quick Wins. What issues can you start working on right away and what will that yield?
• May: Lean Processes How you can improve your processes, become agile and significantly improve your profitability;
• June: Digital Capabilities What technologies are. What do you need? What not yet? We separate the wheat from the chaff.
• July: The Data Plug How can you share data in a smart way? What plugs do you need?
• September: Social Innovation The success factor for digital transformation
• October: Fact-Based Decision Making. Knowing what's happening in your business and being able to act on it
• November:  Getting the flywheel turning Together we create a roadmap for your business.

More information or sign up?

Would you like to learn more about this challenge or sign up for the introductory session? Click the button below!