Our paper investigates the inherent tensions between the local embeddedness of highly tacit knowledge and the global sourcing of ‘open’ knowledge or innovation. A single case study design enabled us to perform a thorough and detailed analysis of inter-firm collaboration and open innovation within the …

Kees Pieters presenteert zijn visie op de informatierevolutie die momenteel wereldwijd gaande is. Hij gaat in op de gevolgen voor de Rotterdamse stad en haven en het Nederlandse deltagebied in het algemeen, en vooral wat de consequenties zijn voor het onderwijs in Rotterdam.

This paper present the preliminary findings of a recently started research project on the organic redevelopment strategy of the Rotterdam City Ports organization in the MerweVierhavens area (M4H) and its particular context. An overview of the area and roles of the involved actors is given from the perspective …

This paper focuses on the vulnerability and protection of critical urban infrastructure from flooding. It presents a pragmatic and rapid screening procedure, referred to as a ‘Quick Scan methodology’. The purpose of the Quick Scan is to provide guidance for network operators and decision makers on identifying …

Most studies and models on the port-city interface focus on the inevitable process in which ports and cities grow apart, both spatially and economically. What is often overlooked is the relationships that remain in the form of maritime business services (finance, insurance, legal). These maritime business …

De noordelijke samenlevingen van zowel Nederland als Duitsland willen graag hun mobiliteit vergroenen. In dit kader is er een wens naar elektrische mobiliteit. Op het gebied van elektrische mobiliteit vinden momenteel zeer veel ontwikkelingen plaats. Niet alleen op het gebied van voertuig en de laadinfrastructuur …

The youth of Leeuwarden needs a makersspace in the city centre, this wil give them a perspective on their future

Distribution structures and distribution centre (DC) locations are essential for logistics companies to optimise logistics costs and service levels. This paper reviews Supply Chain Management (SCM), Geography and Economic Geographic literature on distribution structure and DC locations decision-making. …

By using Google Cardboard we have developed world’s first virtual tour on your smartphone of a fashion retail space: the byAMFI Statement Store, located in the city centre of Amsterdam. byAMFI is the Statement Store of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute that is a part of the Amsterdam University of Applied …

In this paper we apply the transition prespective to the field of urban development. As many sectors of our society the field of urban development is undergoing major changes. Commom ways of working and traditional business models fail under the present economic circumstances and are not …