Abstract: The Problem-Solution Chain (PSC) models proposed in this exploratory paper are conceived as describing chains of problem-solution links, thereby modelling specific multi-link ‘problem-solving’ paths, typically (but not exclusively) from a high-level business problem to lower-level functional …

Presentation of an Alpha version of a Structured Process Framework for Digital Servitization. This framework is co-developed with practical experts during 2 years of action research involving 8 SMEs in the manufacturing industry. The framework is based on process models on servitization and business …

Hoofdconclusies Cash naar de Kringloop Is er voldoende verdienvermogen voor kringlooplandbouw? Nu nog niet. Maar ons onderzoek legt wel een aantal belangrijke barrières en kansen bloot, en legt de basis voor een verdere transitieagenda.

The project focuses on highlighting the importance of the work-life balance within the hospitality industry, in 5-star hotels. Moreover, it is tailored to deliver a concrete and efficient implementation plan of a 5-day work week system instead of the current 6-day work week model system within a 5 star …

Securing information systems and assets within smart shipping environments is of utmost importance. In practice, however, securing smart shipping is a difficult and tedious task because smart shipping environments are highly dynamic, distributed, and loosely coupled, which cause having large threat/attack …

The high level of digitalization of financial products and services changed the banking landscape, leading to the emergence of digital banks, or neobanks. Despite the further advancement of digitalization and the rapidly growing customer base, many digital banks left the market just a few years after …

Dit onderzoek richt zich op het verduurzamen van vakantieparken, met specifieke aandacht voor het gasverbruik. Verschillende opties zijn overwogen, waaronder elektriciteitsopslag, een boiler, WKO-systeem en warmteopslag in zouten.Voor dit onderzoek is een rekenmodel ontwikkeld om de gasbesparing, investering …

This paper presents findings on the paradigmatic nature of business model development emerging from embedded, transdisciplinary research in a primarily linear economic context in the Netherlands. Reflecting on the author’s critical ethnographic inputs from long-term operational research in a circular …

The building and construction industry, which is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, is far off track in achieving its net-zero emission targets. Product-service system (PSS) business models are one of the instruments used by the industry in the transition toward reaching these targets. A …

Across Dutch municipalities, unusual collaborative initiatives emerge that aim to stimulate the creation of value from municipal waste resources. Circular economy literature proposes that experimentation competences are important for developing initiatives towards circular business models and a wide …