New research reveals why supply chains urgently need innovation
New research reveals why supply chains urgently need innovation
Supply chain managers need to be much more proactive in setting up and improving business models according to research from Professor Jack van der Veen from Nyenrode Business University. In his recent white paper ‘Implementation of new Supply Chain Business Models: risk management in cross-border trade', he seeks to understand how new business models can be developed through taking a supply chain perspective.
“It is crucial that we begin transitioning into a circular economy tomorrow”
“It is crucial that we begin transitioning into a circular economy tomorrow”
In countries such as Vietnam and Bangladesh, people are putting their heart and soul into a circular economy. That personal ambition that people drives seems to be the real game changer.
Nature needs legal rights to really protect biodiversity
Nature needs legal rights to really protect biodiversity
We should attempt to treat nature as a heritage site and look after it for future generations", say professor Dr Tineke Lambooy. She discusses why granting legal personhood to entities of nature could enable society to protect biodiversity.
In a circular economy, the proof of the pudding is in the eating
In a circular economy, the proof of the pudding is in the eating
Residual resources, such as food processing surplus streams, now often categorised as ‘waste’, can be reused at their highest potential value if fair pricing can be ensured, finds the latest report of the Coalition Circular Accounting.
‘Sustainability score infraprojects’; a quality mark for the infrastructure sector
‘Sustainability score infraprojects’; a quality mark for the infrastructure sector
The infrasector, has great ambitions when it comes to making projects more sustainable. And the ability to make the distinction between more and less sustainable projects is crucial to this ambition. An exploratory study conducted by Nyenrode Business University on behalf of Dura Vermeer Infra BV, has resulted in a proposal for the content, feasibility and requirements for a quality mark for infrastructure projects.
Society 4.0 - Build a vital and hopeful future for the next generations
Society 4.0 - Build a vital and hopeful future for the next generations
In Society 4.0 author Bob de Wit paints a picture of a world standing at a crossroads and facing choices that will determine the future development of our society. Do we want to stay with the existing power establishments? Or will we display the motivation and courage required to combine the best of global and local and establish a Glocalcitizens community as the basis for an alternative and optimistic future society?
The leader as captain: Varen in de mist
The leader as captain: Varen in de mist
On August 24, Prof Lidewey van der Sluis presented the first copy of her book to Hugo de Jonge, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public health, Welfare, and Sport.
“Knowing versus being able to: competence in leadership”
“Knowing versus being able to: competence in leadership”
Bas Kodden has been appointed professor of Leadership and Management Development at Nyenrode Business University.
