Challenging the Chain:
Nitesh Bharosa, van Wijk R., de Winne N., Janssen M.F.W.H.A. · IOS Press eBooks · 2015
Preface by the Director of LogiusLogius provides standardised ICT solutions for electronic information processing and exchange.The need for such solutions is steadily increasing and it is a trend that cannot be stopped.Standardisation is therefore crucial.If everyone were to go their separate ways in computerisation, this would create heterogeneity and we would -to a huge extent -fail to utilise the opportunities provided by ICT to do more with less.That would seem not only stupid, but perhaps even dangerous.After all, money has become scarce.In addition, we have to realise that the labour market is shrinking rapidly because of demographic developments and we could end up with too few staff for operating information chains, although this may sound very strange to some people in the light of current unemployment rates.X That is why I am pleased by the publication of this book.It sketches a realistic image of the challenge that awaits when a sector decides to employ SBR.It also highlights the risks that need to be managed and the opportunities offered.Consequently, this book can provide a positive impulse for expansion of the SBR concept.From my perspective as chair of the SBR council, I argue that this is valuable and that everyone should get the chance to use SBR.That is why I believe it is a great idea that Logius is presenting this book as a gift to its clients and partners.It will be a useful gift.I would like to congratulate the editors