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Supply chain innovation – only through value creation!

Norbert Bol

Therefore I have started the online course “Supply chain management: a learning perspective” by Professor Bowon Kim from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Supply chain management: A learning perspective. Coordinating an innovation in supply chain management. Norbert Bol. Literature.

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Welcome to our Webinar on Startup Scouting!

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Therefore, not only trends and technologies should be monitored but also the third pillar of environmental scanning: startups. The newcomers experiment with new technologies and come up with completely new ways of delivering business value. German: June 27, 2018 at 10 AM (GMT +2h). English: June 27, 2018 at 4 PM (GMT +2h).

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7 hurdles that prevent breakthrough sustainable innovations. How clients can help to overcome these hurdles!

Norbert Bol

In the December 2018 issue of the scientific journal for Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Erdelmeier (2018) presents 7 hurdles from two start-up initiatives for sustainable chemistry. Erdelmeier (2018) also presents possible solutions and improvements to overcome these hurdles. Norbert Bol. Literature. Erdelmeier, I.

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The sustainable innovation paradox

Norbert Bol

The technological advance in business and society is at a growing speed. Some say the technological advance is at an exponential growth speed based on Moore’s Law which refers to the doubling of computer processing speed every 18 months. Which actually means that older and less sustainable technologies are favoured.

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Is finance too low-tech to support sustainability innovations?

Norbert Bol

2018) conclude that they were surprised about the low-tech financial decision rules that are being applied to green office investments. Knowledge from financial experts, technological experts and other stakeholders. In the october edition of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Christensen et al. Norbert Bol. Literature.

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Are you prepared for the Industry 4.0? How you can #HackYourWayIn

Norbert Bol

Disruptive innovations are the driver of these changes due to technological advantances. For that reason eduction systems should include more technology, innovation and creativity to be better prepared for the near future. In the education system new technologies, such as gamification, are nowadays being introduced. Norbert Bol.

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Is the Circular Economy lost in transition?

Norbert Bol

In the March 2018 edition of Ecological Economics, De Jesus & Mendonça present an interesting overview of the countries that are leading in the field of Circular Economy, based on academic and non-academic literature (see picture below). De Jesus & Mendonça (2018) and Kirchherr et al. Have a great and inspiring week!