We bevinden ons in de vierde industriële revolutie, waarin de transitie naar smart industry en een geavanceerde, data-gedreven supply chain centraal staan. Van logistieke hbo curricula wordt gevraagd om hierop in te spelen. Het in 2024 nieuw verschenen Landelijk Opleidingsprofiel schetst hiervoor de …

Inland waterway transport (IWT) is generally considered to be an environmentally friendly alternative to road transport and might also bring cost benefits. Nevertheless, the modal share of IWT remains limited, which is partly due to the necessary pre- and post-haulage to transport goods to and from the …

True Price (TP) transparency offers a structured approach to integrate sustainability into SME investment decisions by quantifying hidden social and environmental costs. This study explores how SMEs respond to TP insights, identifying key enablers and barriers to adoption. The Theory of Planned Behavior …

ABSTRACT The rise of global agricultural value chains presents both opportunities and challenges for rural transformation and economic development. In this regard, we propose that the expansion of the service sector in developing countries significantly influences the development of agricultural value …

In an era of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force, reshaping industries and redefining human interactions with technology. The tourism sector, known for its dynamic nature and customer-centric focus, stands at the forefront of this AI-driven …

Managing dairy excreta as slurry can result in significant emissions of ammonia (NH3) and greenhouse gases (GHGs) during storage and thereafter. Additionally, slurry often has an imbalanced nitrogen (N) to phosphorus (P) ratio for crop fertilization. While various treatments exist to address emissions …

Minder zorgafval? Het kan! Nederlandse ziekenhuizen produceren dagelijks grote hoeveelheden afval, vooral door het gebruik van eenmalige medische producten (disposables). Ons onderzoek toont aan dat duurzamer werken mogelijk is zonder grote systeemveranderingen of extra kosten – vaak leidt het zelfs …

This booklet presents the practice briefs (popular papers) of master and bachelor theses and business assignments of students at three Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences: Van Hall Larenstein (VHL), InHolland and HAS Green Academy, and Meru University of Science and Technology in Kenya. All theses …

This publication the avocado advisory report which is based on popular papers (practice briefs) of master and bachelor theses and business assignments of students at three Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences: Van Hall Larenstein (VHL), InHolland and HAS Green Academy, and Meru University of Science …

In Flevoland wordt zo’n 8000 hectare suikerbieten gerooid met machines en deze worden afgevoerd met kiepers. De prijs van suiker staat onder druk, waardoor marges kleiner worden in een wereld waar alle kosten stijgen. Robots zijn er nog niet en de weersomstandigheden maken de planning lastig. Hoe kunnen …