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December 1, 2016

By Alex Van Breedam

Physical Internet: a possible solution for logistical problems

Sustainable Transformation

The mobility sector is constantly evolving. Multiple factors play a role in deforming or reshaping traditional transport. Transport is constantly changing to adapt to the modern living conditions. The changing landscape - existing of e-commerce, the new way of shopping etc. – also

November 29, 2016

By Antwerp Management School

82% less car rides due to flexible working

Sustainable Transformation Human Resources

Not enough Flemish people make use of the growing possibilities of working independently of time and location (TPOW). Flexible working can nevertheless contribute significantly to the reduction of structural traffic jams. To further integrate this way of working into businesses, the FIM

November 29, 2016

By Peggy De Prins

Hot topic: Feasible (or is it flexible?) work

Human Resources

Feasible and flexible work is high on the agenda of the minister as well as the social partners at the moment. The social dialogue is no longer only about the salary and labor conditions, but it now also focuses on the content of the work. A striking example of this is the white fury[1].

November 29, 2016

By Antwerp Management School

10 lessons on time- and place-independent work (TPIW)

Human Resources

Teleworking, home working, flexdesk work, flexible work arrangements, … are all forms of time- and place-independent work (TPIW). In this Whitepaper, the Competence Center Next Generation Work wants to report what makes TPIW succeed or fail. You can download the Flex with Flew whitepaper,

November 27, 2016

By Annick Schramme

Impact and Added Value of Fashion in Antwerp – Part 2

Strategy & Innovation

Business economic impact measurement of the fashion industry in Antwerp The glamour, excitement and creativity of the world of fashion have always appealed to the imagination. But the fashion industry comprises more aspects than solely the designing process and fashion shows. Worldwide

November 24, 2016

By Antwerp Management School

Alumni stories, PART FIVE: Hone your financial-economic management skills

Strategy & Innovation

The economic goings-on of the business world can be a tricky subject, especially for those who are not at home in the financial world. For these people, Antwerp Management School offers the BENE program: Business Economy for Non-Economists. In just nine days, you will be introduced to the

November 21, 2016

By Vincent Molly

5 must-see videos for family businesses

Strategy & Innovation

Antwerp Management School has four Knowledge Communities, including the Family Business Community, that creates solutions and supports small and medium sized (family) businesses, through lectures and publications. It also offers training and provides new, output-oriented academic

November 17, 2016

By Antwerp Management School

A positive start of school for 1300 less fortunate children

Sustainable Transformation

On 15 December Antwerp Management School is organizing the second edition of Education for Life. Education for Life is a special Christmas market with exclusive speakers. For this year’s edition you can look forward to contributions by Prof. Dr. Ans de Vos, Wiet Van de Velde, Dalilla

November 14, 2016

By Guus de Mari

Cyber Security: fact and fiction

Digital & IT

When is security successful? A CIO Forum workshop with 25 CIOs, CISOs and security officers pondered the question in technology education center Technopolis in Mechelen. What are the key success factors to ensure Business Information Security? On October 25, Twenty-five security officers

November 4, 2016

By Remco Lenstra

Design Thinking and Smart Mobility: the perfect match

Strategy & Innovation

We live in an advanced world but that does not mean there is no more room for innovation. On the contrary, for many of us our frame of reference is so rigid we do not question how things are done. It is important to think out of the box to arrive at solutions to problems which, at first

November 4, 2016

By Antwerp Management School

How do participants of the Leader Gathering experience their Leadership?

Human Resources

The long-awaited Leader Gathering took place on Friday 21 October. As of 12 noon, the managers and leaders of small, medium-sized and large companies, specialists, consultants, HR officers, AMS students and professors as well as pupils and teachers of the Koninklijk Atheneum Antwerpen

October 19, 2016

By Eva Geluk

Developing a sustainability policy

Sustainable Transformation

At the foundation of the Antwerp Management School (AMS) lies state-of-the-art management knowledge anchored in a business and organisational context. It is our goal to prepare future managers for key roles in the global business community and to promote responsible management,