Summer readings | 2023 favorites
☀️ Summer is here. Whether you are hoping to escape to somewhere new or enjoying a break closer to home, we've got your perfect literary escape covered. We've bundled some of our popular thought-provoking content: you'll find five of our popular insights listed below.
Happy reading!
Magazine 'Data and AI in the Boardroom' no. 4
How to deal with uncertainty?
Learn from the approaches of experts and organizations like yours in our newest Data & AI in the Boardroom magazine.
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The COVID pandemic disrupted all the global supply chains we had grown so accustomed to, while current geopolitical developments and subsequent changes in terms of security of supply are leaving their mark on the economy and society. And the transition to renewable energy is still in full swing. To thrive as organizations, we will have to plan for the predictable and prepare for the unpredictable.
The logistics puzzle is becoming increasingly complex and challenging
An interview with NS
The first electric train was already passing through the Netherlands as early as 1908. So NS must have sustainable transport practically in its genes. In the words of Mea Westerbeek, Manager Sustainable Business: “For a company like NS, which has been working on efficiency and energy improvements for years now, it is important to explore opportunities by deploying new tools. The low-hanging fruit has already been picked. But, with advanced analytics and AI, we can keep ahead of the game.”
Designing the charging networks of the future
By Sandra Bronsvoort, Subject Matter Expert eMobility at ORTEC
Electric Vehicle (EV) sales are rapidly increasing. This growth is expected to accelerate even further in the coming years, driven by policy initiatives, plummeting battery costs and a growing variety in models. As EV sales grow, so does the market for charging them. Most charging happens at private locations like homes and office buildings. Yet, EV owners who live in apartment buildings or have to drive long distances rely on public charge points at gas stations, shopping centers or public parking lots. However, finding the sweet spot of charge network density is a complex puzzle. Can the infrastructure keep up with EV demand?
Innovating? Avoid these 5 common mistakes
By ORTEC's Innovation Practice Team
Innovation is essential to stay competitive and grow. However, many businesses fall into common innovation mistakes. Over 90% of innovation projects end in failure. How come? The Innovation Practice Team at ORTEC lists five common mistakes organizations make when pursuing innovation, and how to avoid them.
Are retailers ready to deliver?
e-Grocery is growing dynamically. Are retailers ready to deliver?
As consumers have changed their habits, they expect their groceries to be delivered to their doorstep just like everything else. How can retailers take up the challenge? The convenience of online shopping and fast delivery have won consumers. However, the process of delivering groceries is not as straightforward as other e-commerce deliveries, as it involves a number of challenges and complexities that must be overcome. What can retailers do to ensure that the goods are delivered in a timely and efficient manner, without cutting into margins? Customized software solutions with advanced optimization technology might be the answer to all of these challenges.
