How Tuinmaak Grew from Startup to Successful E-commerce Player with Afosto

Discover how Tuinmaak transformed from a simple marketplace store into a professional e-commerce platform using Afosto’s solutions. Through automated order processing and inventory management, the team saves hours daily, allowing them to focus on expanding into new markets.

Founders of Tuinmaak

Tuinmaak

Industry: Garden Products & Outdoor Living
Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Afosto Solutions Used: Webshop, PIM System, OMS with Headless Checkout, Pick & Pack System, Inventory Management, Shipping Integrations
Website: https://tuinmaak.nl

Logo Tuinmaak

Results with Afosto

From Startup to Million-Dollar Revenue with Afosto

Partnering with Afosto has driven impressive revenue growth and significant expansion of Tuinmaak.nl’s e-commerce activities. With fully automated processes, efficient management of inventory, orders, and shipping integrations, founders Jaap and Johan have achieved million-dollar revenue. Below are the key results Tuinmaak.nl has achieved with Afosto:

Million-Dollar Revenue

Since switching to Afosto, Tuinmaak.nl has reached over one million in revenue, with additional sales from Bol.com, the German market, and other channels.

Saving 5 Hours Per Day

Automation of packing slips, inventory management, and shipping labels saves over five hours daily, freeing the team for strategic tasks and customer improvements.

Order Processing in Minutes

Orders are processed within minutes using the Afosto system, ensuring efficient operations, faster deliveries, and higher customer satisfaction.

Real-Time Inventory Updates Across Channels

With Afosto, inventory stays synced in real time between webshops and physical inventory locations, preventing errors and ensuring reliable information for customers.

New Platform Sales

Afosto enabled expansion to multiple platforms like Bol.com and the German market, contributing to growth and brand recognition.

Increased Customer Satisfaction through Faster Deliveries

Efficient order processing and timely deliveries have garnered positive reviews, reflecting Afosto’s customer-focused support and reliability.

From Manual Processes to Automated Efficiency

Tuinmaak.nl started with a small webshop on Magento but faced challenges due to its complexity and limited usability. Manual product updates and shipping label creation took valuable time and hindered growth potential. Looking for a scalable and efficient solution, Jaap and Johan sought a partner to automate processes and streamline e-commerce operations.

Inventory Management Tuinmaak
With Magento, we were losing valuable time to manual tasks and quickly felt stuck. We needed a partner to help us grow efficiently.

Jaap Popping

Founder Tuinmaak

Afosto’s Solution for Tuinmaak

Afosto’s All-in-One Solution for Tuinmaak

Afosto helped Tuinmaak transition from time-consuming manual processes to a fully integrated and scalable e-commerce solution. Through automation and smart integrations for inventory management, order processing, and shipping, Tuinmaak streamlined their operations and achieved growth. Below are the main components contributing to their transformation:

Centralized Product Management

With Afosto’s PIM system, Tuinmaak manages all product data in one place. This enables quick adjustments and accurate product information, serving customers better and minimizing errors.

Automated Inventory Synchronization

Real-time stock updates between webshops and external marketplaces keep inventory accurate, preventing double sales and simplifying inventory management.

Automatic Printing of Shipping Labels

Afosto’s integration with shipping providers automates label printing, saving hours daily by eliminating manual order processing.

Order Management with Pick & Pack Functionality

Afosto’s Pick & Pack app allows for seamless, error-free order processing, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction by getting orders out the door faster.

Seamless Integration with Bol.com and Other Channels

Afosto’s integrations enable Tuinmaak to easily sell on marketplaces like Bol.com, with automated order processing and stock updates for broad reach without extra effort.

Headless Checkout for Fast Transactions

With Afosto’s headless checkout, Tuinmaak provides customers a fast, seamless checkout experience, driving higher conversions and improved customer satisfaction.

Automated Data Feeds

Automatic data feeds to platforms like Bol enable Tuinmaak to update products and inventory without manual input, supporting a smooth sales process.

SEO-Optimized Webshops

Built with the latest SEO principles, Afosto’s webshops boost Tuinmaak’s visibility in search engines, attracting more organic traffic.

Significant Growth and Efficiency through Automation

Thanks to Afosto’s automated solutions and smart integrations, Tuinmaak has experienced substantial revenue growth. The optimization of order and inventory management has led to significant time savings and improved customer satisfaction. With automation, Tuinmaak can scale without a corresponding increase in operational costs, paving the way for further growth.

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Afosto has not only saved us time but also helped us elevate our revenue to new heights. Their automated solutions allow us to grow without extra pressure on our team.

Johan Popping

Founder of Tuinmaak

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Ambitions for Growth with Afosto as a Trusted Partner

Jaap and Johan look forward to the future with confidence, seeing Afosto as an essential partner in Tuinmaak’s growth. With strong support and close collaboration, they can continue innovating and expanding their products nationally and internationally. Afosto’s flexible solutions allow them to explore new opportunities and push the boundaries of their success together.

Jaap en Johan van Tuinmaak
With Afosto, we have a partner who understands and supports our growth ambitions. Whether entering new markets or optimizing processes further, we can always rely on their expertise and commitment.

Jaap Popping

Founder of Tuinmaak

Experience the Benefits of Afosto for Your Business

Ready to grow like Jaap and Johan? Discover how Afosto can help you work more efficiently, save costs, and scale up. Request a demo and receive personalized guidance to optimize Afosto for your unique business needs.


  • Automatic order and inventory management
  • Direct integration with all sales channels
  • Scalable, flexible solutions
  • SEO-optimized webshop