# Stekz > Stekz builds intelligent businesses the intelligent way. We combine strategic consulting with AI, custom software and full data ownership — from ambition to execution. ## About Stekz is a Dutch technology company based in Groningen, the Netherlands. Founded in 2019, we help SMBs and mid-market companies automate business processes with AI and custom software. We work across transport & logistics, trade & wholesale, manufacturing & construction, and services & finance. Our primary focus is manufacturing companies (50–300 employees) in the Northern Netherlands (Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe), where we tackle concrete production challenges: machine downtime, quality control, production planning, staff shortages and ERP/MES integration. ## What Makes Stekz Different - **Strategy to execution**: We don't just advise — we build working software and automation - **100% data ownership**: Your code, your data, your AI models. No vendor lock-in - **Open-source AI**: We use Mistral, Llama, QWEN — models that run on your own infrastructure - **ISO 27001 certified**: Information security to the highest international standard - **EU AI Act compliant**: Fully compliant with European AI and data regulations (GDPR/AVG) - **Modern tech stack**: Python, Rust, Go, React — built for performance and maintainability - **Senior team**: Strategists, software architects and AI engineers from Groningen ## Services - **Business Process Automation**: End-to-end automation of business processes with AI and custom software - **Custom Software Development**: Tailor-made software built with modern technologies - **AI Implementation**: Open-source AI with 100% data sovereignty, no US cloud dependency - **Strategic Consulting**: From business ambition to executable strategy and working software - **Two-Track Methodology**: Strategic track (kick-off + quarterly reviews) combined with operational track (Biz-sessions + MyStekz + sprints) as a continuous partnership - **AI-Powered Process Scanning**: Free tool on website to analyze your business processes - **Podcast**: StekzCast — conversations about AI, automation, and technology ## Industries - [Manufacturing](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/maakindustrie): smart production planning, inventory management, AI-driven quality control - [Logistics & Transport](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/logistiek): route optimization, track & trace, automated invoicing - [Wholesale & Retail](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/groothandel): AI-driven purchasing, automated order flow, real-time margin insight - [Professional Services](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/zakelijke-dienstverlening): automated time tracking, project dashboards, AI knowledge base - [Construction & Installation](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/bouw): digital work orders, integrated planning, automated post-calculation ## Website Sections - [Homepage](https://www.stekz.com/nl/): Overview of services and approach - [Automation](https://www.stekz.com/nl/automatisering): Business process automation with AI - [Custom Software](https://www.stekz.com/nl/maatwerk-software): Tailor-made software development - [Our Approach](https://www.stekz.com/nl/werkwijze): Two-track methodology — strategic direction + operational execution with Biz-sessions, MyStekz and bi-weekly sprints - [Why Stekz](https://www.stekz.com/nl/waarom-stekz): How we compare to consulting firms, IT companies and AI startups - [The Intelligent Business](https://www.stekz.com/nl/het-intelligente-bedrijf): How AI, automation and custom software make your organization structurally smarter - [MyStekz](https://www.stekz.com/nl/mystekz): Client portal for project tracking, communication and deliverables - [Selfservice](https://www.stekz.com/nl/selfservice): Self-service tools and resources - [For Startups](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-startups): Tailored solutions for startups - [For Businesses](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven): Enterprise solutions for established companies - [Manufacturing](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/maakindustrie): Automation for manufacturing companies - [Logistics & Transport](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/logistiek): Automation for logistics and transport - [Wholesale & Retail](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/groothandel): Automation for wholesale and retail - [Professional Services](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/zakelijke-dienstverlening): Automation for professional services - [Construction](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/bouw): Digitalization for construction and installation - [Automation vs. Manual](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/automatisering-vs-handmatig): Compare manual work with intelligent automation - [Stekz vs. Consulting](https://www.stekz.com/nl/voor-bedrijven/stekz-vs-adviesbureau): Compare Stekz with traditional consulting firms - [Cases](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases): Client success stories (see Clients & Cases below) - [Blog](https://www.stekz.com/nl/blog): Articles about AI, automation, and technology - [AI News](https://www.stekz.com/nl/ai-nieuws): Curated AI news from various sources - [Podcast](https://www.stekz.com/nl/podcast): StekzCast episodes - [Jobs](https://www.stekz.com/nl/jobs): Open positions at Stekz - [About](https://www.stekz.com/nl/about): About the Stekz team - [Partnerships](https://www.stekz.com/nl/partnerships): Technology and strategic partners - [Contact](https://www.stekz.com/nl/contact): Get in touch ## Clients & Cases - [Wovar](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/wovar) — manufacturing - [BPZ](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/bpz) — manufacturing - [The Urban Woods](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/urban-woods) — manufacturing - [Grassland](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/grassland) — trade & wholesale - [Defibrion](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/defibrion) — trade & wholesale - [Moving Spirits](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/moving-spirits) — trade & wholesale - [Yarinde](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/yarinde) — trade & wholesale - [Absolute Motors](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/absolute-motors) — automotive services - [Groningen Seaports](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/groningen-seaports) — services - [Perium](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/perium) — services - [STX](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/stx) — services - [TenderStrateeg](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/tenderstrateeg) — services - [NDP Poland](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/ndp-poland) — services - [Apollo](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/apollo) - [Takeables](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/takeables) - [Van Vuuren](https://www.stekz.com/nl/cases/van-vuuren) ## Languages The website is available in Dutch (nl) and English (en): - Dutch: https://www.stekz.com/nl/ - English: https://www.stekz.com/en/ ## Contact - Website: https://www.stekz.com - Email: info@stekz.com - Phone: +31 (0) 85 109 1080 - Location: Atoomweg 6B, 9743 AK Groningen, Netherlands - Book a free consultation: https://www.stekz.com/nl/plan-een-gesprek