In this chapter we discuss the main impediments to the adoption of reverse factoring (RF) by suppliers in the logistics services business. Although the usage of RF is ascending, empirical evidence on RF and its implementation, especially from the point of view of suppliers, is scarce. The project reported …

Construction industries in New Zealand and abroad have a low track record for successful sustainable innovations. This often has a negative impact on private and government spending, and on quality, society and the environment. This paper posits that the construction industry needs step-change (i.e. …

During the recent FMANZ Summit in Auckland we discussed the role of innovative suppliers and green procurement. Our one-hour workshop with 20-odd FMANZ professionals and managers started with the notion that we live in turbulent times with lots of changes (Rotmans e.a., 2012).

In a growing number of economic branches, citizens are becoming more active, as part-time producers, service providers, suppliers or even entrepreneurs. They compete with traditional companies, but often operate through new business models.

Smart home technologies are a large potential market for the construction and building services industry. This chapter discusses the topics consultants, installers, and suppliers of home automation systems encounter when working in the field. Improved communication skills and more flexible approaches …

There is a high demand for soybean products in Cameroon yet the country is experiencing low soybean production levels and has triggered more importation of the product. This has created an opportunity in the domestic market. AgriDynamic Foundation, a non-profit social entrepreneurial organization has …

The NEVAT is a Dutch branch organisation for industrial suppliers. They provide, on a non-profit base, services for their members such as coaching, lobbying and organising meetings to get the members in contact with other players in the industry. From previous research and experience, the NEVAT found …

In the grocery retail sector a systematic approach of brand portfolio strategy for own label brands has gained relevance in recent times. In this context, brand portfolio strategies can be considered common practice for retailers for brand architectures which should visualise a coordinated approach between …

Het onderzoek gaat over wat een Young FM professional afgestudeerd aan de HHS nodig heeft aan bedrijfskundige kennis voor zijn beroepscarrière zowel bij corporate FM als FM suppliers. Onderzocht is welke bedrijfskundige vakken uit ons huidige FM curriculum het meest van belang zijn voor in het werkveld …

Over the past few years the terms 'fair trade', 'sustainable' and 'organic' have become more present in combination with tea products in the supermarkets. These terms are used for many different goals. Some suppliers actually try to provide the consumer with a product that has been produced following …