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About Grafora

The team behind Grafora.

Grafora is the data and AI platform of DataFirst Logistics, a Dutch software company that also builds a TMS and route planning.

The team

We are an AI software team. Mario and Julian founded DataFirst Logistics and build the software and the AI solutions. Merlijn makes sure users get results with AI and Johan advises leaders.
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Mario

Co-founder, data science and route optimisation

Data scientist from the University of Amsterdam. Did his thesis research in machine learning at TNO, built software for drones at Avalor AI and worked as a data scientist at ABN AMRO. At DataFirst Logistics he builds the route optimisation and is a decisive AI expert.

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Julian

Co-founder, AI and logistics software

AI specialist with experience in warehousing and logistics, government bodies and healthcare. Turns how an organisation really works into software that fits it. Has an eye for practice and is used to working with big data.

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Merlijn

AI for everyday users

Makes sure everyday users get real results with AI. He trains teams and guides them until AI is a normal part of their daily work.

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Johan

Strategist, advises leaders on AI

Advises management teams and boards on what AI can mean for their organisation. He helps them choose where to start, what it delivers and what it takes.

You can also bring us in for AI consultancy and for building AI software. Book a call.

How we work

We build it ourselves

Grafora, Dex, the TMS and the route planner are our own work.

In plain language

Dutch or English, without jargon.

Your data stays yours

An installation of its own per organisation, also when we host.

Start small

First a trial on your own data, further only when it works.

Software for transport and logistics: TMS and route planning are on datafirstlogistics.com.

What can Grafora do for your organisation?

In a half-hour call we show Grafora on a situation like yours.

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