Trackpilots can help inland skippers sail an optimal route with minimal human input, which has the potential to save fuel costs and lower crew workload. In theory, widespread adoption of trackpilots is not only beneficial for crew on board, but also for traffic operators ashore. Data from trackpilots …

The skillsets of production workers are crucial for the effective adoption of smart technologies which are largely shaped by work design. However, current literature lacks comprehensive insights into the skills and work designs of production workers, hindering the adoption of Industry 5.0. Grounded in …

Het doel van dit onderzoek is om te achterhalen hoe Yara het rangeer- en verlaadproces zodanig kan optimaliseren dat het aantal wagonbewegingen op het terrein met 30% vermindert, terwijl tegelijkertijd de toekomstige capaciteitsgroei gewaarborgd blijft. De centrale onderzoeksvraag luidt: “Hoe kan Yara …

This research report presents the development of a 5- to 7-day incentive program in Bulgaria for World Synergy Travel (WST), a leading tour operator and a provider of leisure travel programs in the country. It also underscores the growing interest in incentive travel and the potential for Bulgaria, an …

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 …

The adoption of electric autonomous vehicles (EAVs) is set to revolutionize airport ground operations. Airports are increasingly developing new autonomous innovation strategies to meet sustainability goals and address future challenges, such as shifting labor markets, evolving working conditions, and …

My research project delves into sentiment analysis of 11,005 English-language TripAdvisor reviews of culinary establishments in Hordaland, Norway, aiming to offer actionable insights for culinary establishment owners / operators in the region. By analyzing positive and negative aspects and overall sentiments …

This paper describes some explorations on the concept of disassemblability as an important circularity indicator for products because of its severe impact on reuse value. Although usefulness of the concept for determining disassembly strategies and for improving circular product design clearly shows …

Autonomous freight transport is becoming an increasingly relevant topic in transport and logistics. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (or MASS) can sail to varying degrees of autonomy, making “smart” shipping possible and sailing with fewer or even full crew members. MASS is intended to enable shipping …