E-commerce is transforming urban freight systems and creating challenges for last-mile delivery due to fragmented demand, high stop density, and diverse delivery models. This study examines last-mile e-commerce delivery in five cities, primarily focusing on parcel deliveries, and analyzes how the state …

Dit handboek en deze infographic bundelen de inzichten van het L.INT lectoraat Klimaatgeletterdheid (KNMI/HvA, 2022–2026), rond twee thema's: gebruik van klimaatdata en communicatie over klimaatverandering. Met praktijkvoorbeelden laat het handboek zien waar interpretatie van klimaatdata mis kan gaan, …

Small wind turbines face significant challenges in achieving commercial viability due to lower efficiency and higher energy costs compared to utility-scale systems and competing renewable technologies. Counter-rotating dual-rotor wind turbines (CR-DRWTs) with dual-rotational armature configurations offer …

Recent years have shown a growing effort in the evaluation of DNA given activity level propositions. Yet, its implementation remains challenging for forensic scientists due to the complexity of assessing relevant DNA TPPR mechanisms. One particular challenge is the sparsity of relevant experimental data …

BACKGROUND: Family members play a vital role in supporting patients during hospitalization, yet their involvement is often insufficiently recognized. Existing family assessment tools are typically developed for community or long-term care settings and are too complex or time-intensive for hospital use. …

Linear supply chains for electrical and electronic equipment lead to substantial material losses and environmental impacts, particularly for polyurethane rigid foam used as insulation in refrigerators. This study investigates the systemic conditions that shape the transition towards circular supply chains …

Volgens recensent Walther Ploos van Amstel biedt A Century of Plenty een verrassend optimistische blik op de toekomst van de wereldeconomie en logistiek. McKinsey Global Institute onderbouwt met data hoe innovatie, handel en technologie nieuwe welvaart kunnen creëren, maar laat tegelijk zien hoe kwetsbaar …

Amazon kondigt Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) aan: een volledige openstelling van zijn logistieke netwerk voor elk bedrijf, niet alleen voor eigen verkopers. UPS verloor ruim 10% in één dag. FedEx bijna 9%. DHL daalde met 7%. De boodschap van de markt is duidelijk: dit voelt anders. Zijn de zorgen …

Background: Concept diagrams are widely used as tools to enhance scientific reasoning in education. Tailoring the complexity of these diagrams to the cognitive development of students poses a challenge. An effective measure for diagram complexity is particularly important when these diagrams are deployed …