Seafood is a highly traded commodity that is exposed to a wide range of environmental and social sustainability challenges. Digitalization of the seafood value chain helps to address these challenges. Using Global Value Chain (GVC) analysis, this paper presents a qualitative case study on the conditions …

The transition to a circular economy presents significant challenges for high-tech manufacturing, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often face resource constraints. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) have emerged as pivotal tools for enhancing transparency, traceability, …

Throughout this thesis, a competitive durable reinforcement design for the Mastenbroek-IJssel reinforcement project is developed and modeled. In 2024 the Drents Overijsselse Delta Water Board began with the exploration phase of the Mastenbroek-IJssel reinforcement project as 10.8 km of the IJssel dike …

The study conducted in this report was carried out at TGW Ibérica as part of a graduation internship, with the goal to improve the palletization process in the outbound area of "Client A," one of the world’s largest textile companies. The current situation of a client's palletizing process is that it …

This research investigates how Industry 5.0 technologies, namely blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), can enhance transparency and accountability in ethical sourcing and labor practices within the textile and apparel industry. With the European Union preparing to …

Background: Multidisciplinary transitional care interventions aim to improve the coordination and continuity of healthcare during hospitalization and after discharge for patients with complex care needs related to physical, nutritional, or psychosocial status. Implementing such interventions is complex …

This Rеsеаrch Justificаtiоn dоcumеnt invеstigаtеs Billа Bulgаriа’s currеnt prоblеm rеgаrding thе tеndеr prоcеss in Cаtеgоry Mаnаgеmеnt. Thе rеsults shоw thаt thе dеpаrtmеnt is indееd fаcing sеvеrаl chаllеngеs. Thе whоlе tеndеr prоcеss is dеcеntrаlizеd, thеrе is nо stаndаrd prоcеdurе, аnd nо structurеd …

A significant portion of Dutch infrastructure, including gas, water, and electricity networks, is underground. The lack of clear mapping leads to uncoordinated digging, increasing the risk of damage and labor costs. Current detection methods like probes, sonar, and ground-penetrating radar have limitations, …

In this paper we present a framework to map the social costs and benefits of the Dutch probation services and present the initial results of a social cost benefit analysis using large data sets. The social benefits of the Dutch probation services seem to add up to about double the costs of probation. …

The shift from linear to circular business models is critical for sustainability in the construction and manufacturing sectors in the Netherlands. However, many companies face significant challenges in making this transition, including financial constraints, cultural resistance, and regulatory hurdles, …