Introduction Recording sap flow in plants is essential to understanding water usage, especially for herbaceous species like tomatoes. While plant physiology research has progressed, there remains a gap in applying sap flow sensor data to these species. In this study, the predictive capabilities of Recurrent …

Collaborative robot arms (cobots) are gaining a strong foothold in contemporary manufacturing workplaces. While more information about the cobot’s impact becomes available, crucial design, work perception, performance, and strategic implications are systematically overlooked. Following a modern sociotechnical systems …

This report offers a comprehensive research rationale for a transition from a manual, Excel-based Quality Management System (QMS) to an automated, web-based one called Bizzmine, at De Ruyter Training & Consultancy. The research aims at key operational inefficiencies, including data integrity problems, …

This study examines the relationship between political contributions and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measures in US firms. Using data from LSEG Workspace (2010–2023), we implement GMM-SYS estimation to analyze the impact of corporate political donations on ESG metrics. Our results show …

This study addresses the role of innovation in the relationships among exploration, exploitation, ambidexterity, and performance. Through a systematic literature review and meta-analysis (including 330 studies with 1,034 correlations), we challenge the assumption that exploration, exploitation, and ambidexterity …

De kracht van deze minor is de stevige koppeling tussen Lean-kennis en digitale technologieën zoals AI, Machine Learning en robotica. Je leert (Lean) verspillingen te herkennen en hoe je deze met digitale technologie tegengaat. Zo leer je systemen en processen te verbeteren met het beste van beide werelden. **Opbouw …

Purpose – Organizations increasingly call for teamwork when working on challenges such as implementing new technologies or creating innovations. Teams require team leaders who analyze the situations at hand. This study explores team leaders’ mental representations of such situations and their decisions …

My thesis examines the factors influencing employee performance at Limpopo-Lipadi, focusing on leadership, motivation, training, work environment, and cultural influences. Through qualitative research, I identify operational and cultural challenges and propose a performance appraisal system tailored …

Urban areas, particularly those surrounding universities, can present promising opportunities for small food businesses due to the high concentration of students seeking convenient and affordable lunch options. In Augsburg, Germany, Feinkost Glück, a family-run delicatessen and catering company, has …