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How we will move (stuff) around in the future

This is the first of a two part series covering the future of transport, logistics and planning.

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The changes technology will inflict in transport may be the most impactful society will ever experience. This transformation is enabled by technology, but mainly driven by the environmental and societal urgency. Take for instance our energy sources. Fossil fuels are currently the primary source of energy and we are running out. A quest for more sustainable ways of transportation is inevitable. The overpopulation of cities is another example, caused by longevity and the rural-to-urban migration of people. If we continue to be diligent, transport, logistics and planning industries might just save this overpopulated world from environmental pollution, depletion and urban discomfort; we’ll save it by disruption.
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FNV: flexwerk duurder maken. Eindelijk.

Flexwerk vraagt op disruptie op arbeidsmarkt

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Enige flexibiliteit hebben ondernemers nodig tegenwoordig. De snel veranderende maatschappij zorgt voor een turbulent speelveld met pieken en dalen. Die golfbewegingen vang je als ondernemer vanuit efficiëntie oogpunt vaak het beste op met een flexibele schil. Eén van de nuttige functies van flexwerkers, die echter niet langzaam moet veranderen in het wegcijferen van werknemers. Het zijn de flexwerkers waartegen de FNV nu de hakken in het zand zet. Op dat punt was ik in 2013 al, toen ik een artikel schreef over het nut van de verlaging van loonkosten. Het doel heiligt niet de middelen als het gaat om een toekomstbestendige arbeidsmarkt.

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Agile and Waterfall, do you have a choice?

Agile & Waterfall

Thorough planning versus flexibility. Can these business drivers join forces? Agile appears to be winning the battle of application development. The adoption of this method has been increasing vigorously this last decade. Companies are even using similar methods to carry out other – not tech related – projects. So, flexibility it is?

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Should we all be in cloud nine about the cloud?

Fan of the cloud

Emerging digital technologies an business models keep on bringing us a colourful palette of possibilities. When you want to take a business to the next level, digital transformation might offer you the opportunities that will get you there. Take for example the cloud and business intelligence. The cloud looks like the ideal platform for processing data. Does this mean all organisations need to hop on and float along?

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Are innovation departments a thing of the past?

Innovation evolution

Dealing with change and continuous improvement requires a revolving innovation cycle. How you approach the rise of innovation is crucial to the success and even the survival probability of a business. Customers lay down the law when it comes to products and services; a dominant factor that should weigh with your innovation processes. In what setup could you best unlock innovation?

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