{"id":2972,"date":"2025-12-05T18:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/innovative-and-efficient-freek-van-os-from-voorschoten-takes-big-step-forward-thanks-to-digitalization\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T17:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:18:57","slug":"innovative-and-efficient-freek-van-os-from-voorschoten-takes-big-step-forward-thanks-to-digitalization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/en\/innovative-and-efficient-freek-van-os-from-voorschoten-takes-big-step-forward-thanks-to-digitalization\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative and efficient work thanks to digitization"},"content":{"rendered":"

Digitalization offers entrepreneurs in Voorschoten enormous opportunities to work smarter and more efficiently. An inspiring example is Firma Freek van Os, an installation company that took an innovative step with the help of a digitization voucher, presented by Alderman Paul de Bruijn. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Innovation in the installation world<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Freek van Os specializes in water, gas, roofs, sewers, ventilation and sustainable measures. The company works with InSmart, an advanced monitoring system that remotely reads relevant values from central heating boilers via a module near the boiler. This system provides maintenance, warning, fault and advisory notifications, allowing maintenance to be scheduled more efficiently and preventing boiler failure. <\/p>\n

The power of coupling: InSmart and ERP<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With the help of the voucher, Firma Freek van Os has taken an important step: a link between InSmart and its own ERP system. Thanks to this link, the company automatically receives notifications about boilers and heat pumps that need maintenance in the near future. Normally, maintenance is carried out every 20 months, unless InSmart signals earlier. The ERP system then automatically generates a work order, which can be scheduled immediately. <\/p>\n

Harm van Os says: “Maintenance is planned more efficiently, boiler failures are prevented and customers receive targeted energy advice. That delivers a huge efficiency gain for us as a company.” <\/em><\/p>\n

\"Freek<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Why is this important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This digitization not only saves time and money, but also increases customer satisfaction. By preventing breakdowns and providing proactive advice, Firma Freek van Os contributes to more sustainable and reliable energy management. <\/p>\n

Support from the municipality<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The municipality of Voorschoten welcomes such initiatives. Alderman Paul de Bruijn emphasizes, “Digitization is an important driver for innovation and sustainability. Companies like Firma Freek van Os show how technology can contribute to better service and future-proof business operations.”<\/em> <\/p>\n

With this approach, Firma Freek van Os is an inspiring example for other entrepreneurs in Voorschoten: digitization works!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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