Motivation is an interesting thing. What is it that drives us? What makes you want to do the things you do on a daily basis? Over the course of my career I’ve noticed that irritation is one of my driving factors. At first you get slightly annoyed by something, and you can shake it off, […]
Linux homedir encryption
ZFS features (excerpt) Snapshots and clones. Useful for e.g. docker and system backups. Copy-on-write (making snapshots initially zero-cost). Raid. Encryption. SSD caching. See more on the ZFS wiki page (features) or this reddit post. Ubuntu has released Focal Fossa (20.04) and as I had just acquired my new laptop, I decided to test it out. Getting a software […]
What’s in a name?
Those that have followed this blog for some time, know that Trifork Amsterdam, and especially its precursors, are not unfamiliar with challenges when it comes to naming.Now that we have been in the larger Trifork family for some time, it does look like our corporate naming challenges have settled down quite a bit. That does […]
Traceability in supply chains, an advantage or a necessity?
As COVID-19 has had an unexpected impact on businesses all around the world, it has pushed decision-makers to look at their Supply Chains and explore their pain points. Decision-makers are now reflecting on their supply chains and how their inefficiencies have affected them during these times. In this discussion of supply chain inefficiencies and challenges, […]
Controlling supply chain costs in times of uncertainty
The current COVID-19 situation has become a significant burden on supply chains all around the world, leaving some struggling as they are proving to be less stable than previously thought. Although there was a need to innovate supply chains before COVID-19, this situation shines a light on the importance of a stable and digitally connected […]
Flexibility – The key to the supply chain of tomorrow
Current situation Supply chains around the world have had to endure various disruptions in recent years, such as natural disasters, the trade war, and so on. However, for many companies, the COVID-19 outbreak has arguably had a more significant impact than these disruptions. This is due in part to the fact that COVID-19 has led […]
Trifork Amsterdam opens 54 new offices
Covid-19 is affecting companies around the world, and like many others, Trifork has had to adapt to the changes that have come with this situation. We have been working remotely, following the Dutch government orders, adjusting to the circumstances the best we can. However, this hasn’t stopped Triforkers from being hard at work on their […]
When in doubt, blur it out
The issue around privacy When taking a photo, have you ever noticed all the people that accidentally appear in it? Or have you ever realized how many people’s photos you accidentally appear in? If you haven’t, then let me tell you that if these photos are used without explicit permission from those in it, the […]
Kotlin – just another programming language?
Recently, I attended the Kotlin programming language conference, aptly named KotlinConf, to learn about the latest developments in the language. Naturally, my first idea for this blog was to list the top takeaways of the talks I attended. However, I thought it could be more useful for those who aren’t familiar with Kotlin yet to […]
5 Proven AI use cases for manufacturers
In every sector we see how technology helps some and disturbs other businesses. Market leaders that have been leading for a while get disturbed by new businesses that enter the market which utilize the possibilities of technology better and smarter.Read in this article what the possibilities with Artificial Intelligence are for your manufacturing business. Industry […]