In this chapter we discuss the main impediments to the adoption of reverse factoring (RF) by suppliers in the logistics services business. Although the usage of RF is ascending, empirical evidence on RF and its implementation, especially from the point of view of suppliers, is scarce. The project reported …

Although urban agriculture as a way to come to sustainable urban food systems can be questioned and we have to be aware not falling into a ‘local trap’ regarding its benefits (Born & Purcell, 2006), initiatives for urban agriculture emerge all over the world. Some of these primarily focus on achieving …

Abstract: Last few years the hindrance, accidents, pollution and other negative side effects of construction projects and namely construction transport have become an issue particularly in urban areas across Europe such as in London, and in the Netherlands as well, including the cities of Utrecht, …

Het project Publieke Inkoop en Logistiek van het Onderzoeksprogramma Urban Technology loopt 1 jaar. Een mooi moment voor een terug- en vooruitblik. Wat hebben we gedaan? Met welke resultaten? En hoe gaan we verder?

In the Netherlands, the automobile manufacturer Nissan has initiated a unique project to stimulate the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) for commercial usage. This project is called “Power to Amsterdam” and started by the end of 2014. In the project, Nissan has enabled entrepreneurs in the region of Amsterdam …

Treintjes van vier vrachtwagens hebben de toekomst in de transportwereld. Amsterdam moet daar snel op inspelen, schrijven Dick van Damme en Walther Ploos van Amstel.

The communicative competent professional from a managerial perspective. A qualitative exploration is input for curriculum development. Research indicates that the communicative performance of starting professionals does not always match managers' expectations, although managers rate communication as …

More than before fashion is sold through e-channels and this implies an increase in e-logistics. Shop selling stagnates. But as fashion sales handled through e-channels is becoming a substantial part of the business, succesfully managing such a channel is a challange for almost all fashion retailers. …

Distribution structures and distribution centre (DC) locations are essential for logistics companies to optimise logistics costs and service levels. This paper reviews Supply Chain Management (SCM), Geography and Economic Geographic literature on distribution structure and DC locations decision-making. …