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Renewables & Environment

A more connected future for recycling.

How Vanden Global used Power BI + Low-Code to move its business forward.

Translucent recycled material ribbons connect a closed production loop to a clear prism of insight.
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Customer imagery from Defacto’s published story.
Global

Operational visibility achieved

Real-time

Data visibility

01 / Customer experience

Situation

Vanden Recycling, a global leader in plastic recycling, operates across multiple regions managing the complete lifecycle of plastic materials—from collection to grading and distribution.

However, decentralized operations and lack of centralized systems created inefficiencies in managing material lifecycles and distribution processes.

02 / Customer experience

The challenge

Managing operations across multiple global regions led to fragmented data and operational inefficiencies.

Lack of visibility into distribution and classification of materials impacted efficiency and tracking.

03 / Customer experience

The solution

Vanden implemented Power BI and low-code development to centralize data, enhance visibility, and rapidly build tailored applications.

  • Power BI — Enabled real-time analytics and area-wise distribution visibility.
  • Low-code Development — Accelerated app development and reduced dependency on traditional coding.
  • Data Centralization — Unified operations across regions for better efficiency.

04 / Customer experience

Key outcomes

  • Cost efficiency through optimized processes
  • Innovation culture via citizen development
  • Improved stakeholder trust with transparency
  • Scalable operations for global growth

05 / Customer experience

Overall business impact

Vanden Global achieved operational excellence, improved visibility, and enhanced scalability, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable waste management.

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Customer imagery, figures and outcomes from Defacto’s published customer story. Results relate to this engagement.

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