This study aims to identify, prioritize, and evaluate performance criteria that matter most to two key logistics stakeholders—trucking companies and receiving companies—in the context of container transportation. It further investigates how these stakeholders perceive the Connected and Autonomous Transport …

Planning of container terminal operations is a complex task, which requires the accurate scheduling of operations that are highly interrelated and uncertain. This study aims to investigate the integration of quayside operational planning functions under uncertain parameters by applying a reactive approach. …

‘International Hub Center, a connective student village in Maastricht.’ Can a university city like Maastricht do better in getting international students involved in the local community and making them prolong their stay to the benefit of the city? From his own experience as a foreign student the designer …

This thesis examines how German producers of whey powder can safeguard their exports to China against disruptions in the global supply chain. Based on literature, trade data and four in-depth interviews, it concludes that price fluctuations are less decisive than political, logistical and pandemic shocks …

This research advances the theoretical foundation by presenting a practical and comprehensive design approach for Connected and Autonomous Transport (CAT) systems. Using a morphological chart, this paper decomposes the complex elements of CAT systems into sub-functions, each offering multiple feasible …

The SteamBox is a startup that focuses on their innovative product; SteamBox. It is a self-heating lunchbox that uses steam to warm up the food inside of it. It is composed of a main container that stores the batteries as well as the heating system, and of a separate container meant for the food. When …

This study examines the integration of Connected Autonomous Transportation (CAT) systems at container terminals, focusing on identifying and prioritizing key performance indicators (KPIs) important to trucking companies. Using a mixed-methods approach, including a literature review, stakeholder interviews, …

Background Refrigerated containers or 'reefers' are essential for transporting fresh fruit and vegetables in transnational supply chains. By refrigeration, they ensure that food quality is better preserved and food losses are reduced. Countries that produce fresh produce also unlock new markets for export …

Knowledge Building (KB) as a concept of social and societal knowledge production is meant to get away from the ‘mind-as-container’-based folk theory that posits learning as knowledge acquisition testedby reproduction quizzes (Bereiter, 2002). However, such a transitionmeans thinking differently to the …

Moneybird beheert meer dan 400 miljoen bestanden in een microservice genaamd Moneybird Storage (MBS). Omdat MBS geen gebruik maakt van frameworks maar door Moneybird is ontwikkeld voor de eigen use case, valt de gehele onderhoudslast op het development team. Het Rails framework waarop de meeste code …