As the traditional pen and paper exams have slowly been replaced by computers either on location or remotely, the need for tools to combat cheating has become a necessity to ensure the integrity of the exam results. Although one would hope moral values would discourage one from cheating when in an exam setting faced with […]
Risk management in uncertain times
As supply chains become increasingly more complex and susceptible to disruptions, risk management has become a bigger priority for supply chain decision-makers. However, there is still a lack of investment in terms of time and money when it comes to well thought out strategies that can be put in place when there’s a need. Often, […]
The Circular Supply Chain
As concerns regarding businesses’ environmental impact increase, some decision-makers are starting to change the way their supply chains operate. We are beginning to see more and more companies move away from the traditional supply chain model for various reasons. Firstly, the traditional linear supply chains are very wasteful, which lead to unnecessary costs for the […]
Integration – Your supply chain salvation
Planning for the future while analysing the present Businesses are now looking to overcome the inefficiencies uncovered by COVID-19 so that supply chains are ready to withstand any future disruption. To do so, however, it is essential to understand how your supply chain is currently functioning and where these inefficiencies lie by looking at your […]
When data ownership and trust collide
Supply chain inefficiencies have been brought to light by the current situation, driving decision-makers to find solutions to overcome them and start preparing for the future. In this discussion of current supply chain inefficiencies, a topic that has come up numerous times is data ownership and trust when it comes to data sharing. It has […]
I used Spring’s RestTemplate to fetch some JSON, and you won’t believe what happened next!
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 […]