Dayyyyyy 10!!! Today we visited a company that was not originally on the itinerary, GAP Vassilopoulous Group. They were one of the most diverse companies I’ve ever heard of, with services and business in many different sectors. They are sort of like a modern day vertical integration company. Dr. Vassilopoulous explained how they own part…
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Visiting GAP for our last company visit of the trip – Cyprus Day 10
Today was our last company visit here in Cyprus. We were fortunate enough to visit GAP Vassilopoulos Group, a company founded in 1964 by three brothers. One of them we were fortunate enough to meet today named Petros. The company began doing supply chain management but quickly expanded their industry to include a vast number…
Great Academic Presence in Cyprus
Today is day 10 and we had our last company visit at G.A.P Vassilopoulos. It was started by the father of George, Aris, and Petros who named the company after them. The company started as a shipping company and has grown since they were established in 1964. They are a vertically integrated company which means…
Cyprus Day 10
Today we visited GAP Vassilopoulos, a Cypriot service provider in the shipping industry. GAP was founded in 1964, operate in 10 countries, and has 1500 employees. GAP started off as just shipping, but has evolved into transport and logistics, business solutions technology, airline logistics, financial services, business to business trade, and acquisition. They even operate…
Cyprus Day 10!
Today we visited GAP Vassilopoulos Group. GAP is a company that is highly involved in many industries and the goal of their business is to make it a one stop shop for their consumers. Their primary customers are related to trading and shipping where they will handle everything from the storage to the distribution. By…
Cyprus Day 10
The GAP Vassilopoulos’ talk was one of the best we heard on the trip! You could really tell they supported good old fashion values and treated the work place like a family. Dr. Vassilopoulo stressed how important it is to have communication and collaboration throughout all the sectors. If one system is weak, then problems…
Bridging the GAPs: A Company’s Journey to Vertical Domination
While today’s site visit was different from what we entered the trip expecting, it turned out to be incredibly interesting and valuable. We visited the G.A.P. Vassilopoulos Group which is a thriving company that operates in an impressively diverse number of services. While they started their business with shipping and port management, their business model…
Day 10: G.A.P Vassilopoulos Group
Today we were able to stay in Nicosia and went on our last site visit to G.A.P Vassilopoulos Group. G.A.P was founded in 1964 as family business ran by 3 brothers. We were able to hear one of the sons speak to us today, Petros Vassilopoulos. The company is based around traders and exporters, which…
GAP
1. Today we were able to learn about the GAP Vassilopoulos Group here in Nicosia. This was a lot different in my opinion then the other business we visited, since did they not only talk about just their company, but the supply chain as well, and how to be successful in it. Listening to Dr….
Day Ten: Visit to GAP Vassilopoulos Group
The GAP Vassilopoulous grip was particularly interesting because of the wide range of services they supply. The first main business of the group was the shipping business, but the scope of their services soon expanded. First, they expanded into shipping insurance– offering plans for the clients they were already shipping with. Next, they expanded into…
Day 10 in Cyprus!
Today we were originally supposed to see Wargaming which was the company that my group presented on. Unfortunately, they ended up cancelling, but we were so incredibly lucky that another company made time to see us. We ended up going to G.A.P. Vassilopoulos and getting to speak with Petros Vassilopoulos and his nephew. The company…
There’s no GAP in this integrated supply chain!
Today is our second to last day in Cyprus (already!), and we visited GAP Vassiliopolous Group to learn about the integrated services they offer businesses. GAP handles logistics through the entire supply chain, meaning businesses only have to deal with one entity for supply of product. For example, a business can use GAP’s software to…
G.A.P. Vassilopoulos Group, Cyprus Day 10!
Today, we had the privilege of visiting G.A.P. Vassilopoulos Group in Nicosia. The company was established in 1964 by Andreas Vassilopoulos, an entrepreneur. Now, it is led by the three sons of Andreas Vassilopoulos, one of whom we heard from today (Petros Vassilopoulos). At the time it was founded, the company specialized in agriculture and…
Visiting GAP Vassilopoulos- Day 10 Cyprus
Today we visited the company GAP Vassilopoulos who offers a variety of services. Their services are representing different companies in many different areas. These areas include transportation and logistics, airplane transportation and management, hospitality, international and domestic courier, merchandising, financial services, port management, business solution technology, and environmental services. As one can see, there are…
Day 10 ~ Learning about the Supply Chain
GAP Vassilopoulos Group Kalimera! Today we visited G.A.P. Vassilopoulos Group, a company that offers complete service packages, like warehouses, distribution, and careers, to companies. The company was founded in 1964 and has over 1500 locations in Cyprus. The G.A.P. stands for George, Aries, and Petros, which were the original founders of the company. Some of…
Bridging the GAP: Key Ideas to a Successful Supply Chain
This morning we went to GAP Vassilopoulos Group. They are a logistics company and I was impressed by the vast array of services that fall under their brother. We met with Dr. Pedro Vassilopoulos, the son of the founder of the company and one of the company’s namesakes, and his nephew. They gave us a…
Day 10: GAP (Not the Clothing Store)
Today we went to our last site visit of the trip. We were originally supposed to visit Wargaming but they had an issue come up so thankfully GAP was able to host us. When we first walked into the building we saw an extremely open layout which we later learned is how they design all…
Kakopetria – Day 9
Today we ventured into the Troodos Mountains. The town of Kakopetria is spread amongst the large mountains with greenery in all directions. Everywhere you looked, you can see flowers, plants, trees, and more along with the stone and mud brick buildings that hold so much history. Stone houses with red-tiled roofs huddle together, their upper…
Day 9 ~ A Day in Kakopetria
St. Nicholas of The Roof Church We started our morning off with a visit to St. Nicolas of the roof Church. The drive to get there was very scenic, the town of Kakopetria is beautiful, I never realized Cyprus had such a large mountain range. The church was on the side of a mountain. The…
Kicking Back in Kakopetria (& Farewell Dimitra)
Nestled amongst the Troodos Mountains lies the quaint and stunning town of Kakopetria. The environment is tranquil and inviting, and the winding roads, sleeping cats, and thriving agriculture adds to the serene feeling of the village. Throughout the walkways you find (and smell) a diverse set of citrus trees, herbs, and other plants, and the…