Interview Manon van Opdorp

In an insightful interview, Manon van Opdorp, the fourth-generation leader of the 93-year-old family business Van Opdorp Transportgroep, shares her unique journey from hotel management to the helm of a transport company. She emphasizes the importance of hygiene in food industry logistics, drawing parallels between hospitality and transport services. Manon discusses her management style, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and her commitment to continuous learning and adaptation. She also reflects on the significance of trust and open communication in implementing changes within a traditional family business.

From pennant to traffic jam news

Arnoud Broekhuis, Traffic Information Manager at ANWB, chronicles the evolution of traffic information dissemination in the Netherlands. It highlights the transition from manual methods, such as roadside guards using pennants to signal hazards, to modern systems that utilize real-time data from partners like TomTom and Simacan. This shift has significantly enhanced the accuracy and timeliness of traffic updates for Dutch road users.

Albert Heijn and Jumbo about the future of transport

The supply chain directors of the two largest Dutch supermarkets discuss the future of transport and logistics and the role of digitisation. They emphasize the importance of moving away from the idea that each company needs its own transportation network, highlighting the potential of shared logistics and digital collaboration to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the supply chain.