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 …

Decisions made during forensic investigations are commonly based on personal knowledge, experiences and assumptions. However, forensic professionals generally do not receive feedback on the outcomes of their decisions, resulting in a deficient learning system. An imperfect individual knowledge base can …

Vertegenwoordiging Hanze duurzame event hoger onderwijs en uitreiking Sustainabul 2025

De voedseltransitie is niet geholpen bij het sprokkelen van een paar extra percentages eten uit de korte keten. Eten uit de korte keten is en blijft een exclusieve aangelegenheid: het is logistiek duur en ingewikkeld en je betaalt – als de korte keten doet waar die voor bedoelt is – door hogere prijzen …

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 …