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We are proud to announce a decade of life sciences consultancy and precision staffing.

31st of January 2012, the world was different those days. Talents in life sciences were also highly demanded, but “scarcity had another dimension”.

Where in those days, for an exciting job, 3 to 5 candidates were lining up in our search stream easily, now, for 1 validated candidate, 3 to 5 exciting companies are queuing up, to get his or her attention. Our consultancy and staffing services have never stopped to be relevant as we have been adapting our approach to this changing context.

During these 10 years, we have experienced and shared many insights and formulas for career building and entrepreneurial success, but most importantly, we strived for personal happiness of the talents we encountered, aiming for a good work-life balance, the basis of all progress.

So why did we choose the name MindCapture, why “Mind” and “Capture”’?

– Dictionary wise, “Mind” can be translated as “the element of a person that enables him or her to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel “. Another interpretation to be found in literature is the “person’s ability to think, the reason; the intellect ».

We add a third dimension of interpretation to the word “Mind” as in someone’s “Personal Cloud”, an infinite repository with capabilities, thoughts and experiences”.

– The word “Capture” is somewhat trickier, as it can also have different meanings. The relevant and more appropriate significance in this context is to “record something accurately for optimal and focused deploying”. In the combination of both words, lies the mission of “MindCapture “: “Understanding and recording one’s personal cloud of ideas, experiences and ambitions, for better deployment and focused actions”.

At MindCapture, we believe that the formula for personal success boils down to “the identification of a limitless desire, passion and determination to achieve crystal-clear concrete goals, by understanding one’s mind and to capture it to focused deployment”.

In other words, to help people do what he or she is “good at” (skills), what he or she “likes to do” (personal interests) and where he or she wants to have an impact on (internal “why”), reflected on how the talent wants to be rewarded.

During the last 4 years, we expanded our ecosystem through our sister company StaffYourTribe (www.staffyourtribe.com), capturing IT development talents for 21st-century environments.

We also initiated the new division MindCapture Cleantech (www.mindcapture-cleantech.com), tackling the profiles that will help find solutions to make our economy more circular and more sustainable. Combining these 3 fields of technical expertise (life sciences, cleantech and IT development),  we believe to have found the ideal mix to bring challenging jobs to dedicated talents with a background in technology and science. Through our talent consultancy programs, we cater for satisfying the need of the hiring market and accelerating the career ambitions of the promising talents.

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Written by managing director and founder Kris Vanhercke

As a project manager, you need to stay in touch with the contractor and other team members at all times, regardless of your location. XS Project is your perfect solution if you are currently running a project, but you can’t be on-site all the time.

The software is a practical tool for ensuring the construction project managers stays in touch with their contractors and other team members, even when miles away.

You have to upload the project details on the requirement template; share and update the permits, reports, requirements, drawings, and the contractors’ approved drawings. With everything set and in place, you can communicate with the team through chats and conference calls (videos). Below are the XS’s latest developments and activities.

McDonald’s Nederland

The construction department of McDonald’s Nederland recently selected Task XS Project for all its future project management roles. The facility constructs and remodels more than 40 projects every year and has an incredible team of certified consultants and suppliers. The professionals are responsible for preparing, designing, building and renovating restaurants and other properties. Partnering with TaskXS Project makes everything bigger and better.

De Koepel Haarlem

Following its recent mega renovation, De Koepel, Haarlem is set to resume its activities on 3rd January 2022. Having served as a prison for almost a decade, De Koepel has become a highly spectacular monument in the area. The recent renovations include a range of expansions and modifications whose results include six halls in the basement – recently constructed. Additional floors have also been added to serve as meeting rooms and lecture halls, while the previous prisoner cells have been transformed into startups’ workspaces.

TaskXS is honoured to announce its great partnerships with De Koepel through the TaskXS Wallet App. The latter will give the clients (tenants) access to the property documents relating to their rented space.

In addition to the above, TaskXS also announced its partnership with De Hallen, Amsterdam, during the software’s web application launch. This software aims to keep you updated on everything going on at the site, whether you are present or absent. It is one of the most convenient ways of managing your project and minimising errors, no matter your schedule or location.

The United Kingdom is not so far away from The Netherlands. However, transporting goods to the UK is a slightly different story. First of all, it is an island, which means that you may have to deal with different transport methods. And secondly, there is Brexit, which means that different rules now apply than before. Do you export agricultural products or foodstuffs? Then as of January 1, 2022, you even have to pre-register your cargo with the British government. As of July 1 in that same year, there will be a certification requirement and you will have to deal with new import requirements from British Customs.

In this article we tell you more about the rules that apply to transport to and within the UK since Brexit and read about the various transport methods that can be used.

Export regulations United Kingdom (since January 1, 2021)

Do you already do business with the United Kingdom? Or are you planning to start transporting products to the UK in the near future? Then a number of so-called export regulations apply. Below we briefly go through them with you:

• Different export rules apply than in EU countries. The UK is no longer part of the European Union. For that reason, EU regulations no longer apply in the UK. Rules for, for example, packaging requirements, export documents and transport. The British rules now apply. Your product must therefore meet all these British requirements and you must therefore arrange the correct formalities in both the Netherlands and the UK.
• Check the British product and packaging requirements. Before you have your products shipped to the UK, you need to make sure that your products meet all the requirements. These may include requirements for your product itself, as well as requirements for the packaging and labeling of your product. If your product does not meet these UK requirements, then it may not be marketed in the UK.
• Arrange the proper documents and formalities. Does your product just meet all the requirements? That’s great! In that case, you will still need to arrange a number of documents and formalities before exporting. These include the customs declaration or a certain certificate. Depending on your product, you will have to arrange things with Dutch or British authorities.

Managing your UK export obligations or contracting them out

We understand that customs regulations in foreign countries – and perhaps especially for a country outside the EU – can be complicated at times. You may even find dealing with government agencies to be laborious. If that is the case, it is more convenient to have a specialized party, such as your transport company, handle the customs and import formalities for you

Intermodal transport to the UK

As you can see, there are quite a few regulations involved in transporting products to the UK. But your transport company already takes a lot out of your hands. Besides the paperwork, they also make sure your product reaches its destination in the UK safely and sound. Also called intermodal transport. Intermodal (tank) transport is a form of transport in which several means of transport are used to get a load from A to B. You can think of a combination of different modes of transport. You can think of a combination of road transport, sea transport and rail transport. In intermodal transport the goods change modality in the transport chain, but the way they are transported (for example in a container or swap body) remains the same.

What does intermodal look like in practice?

To make it clearer how intermodal transport works, imagine the following situation. In this form of transport, various modes of transport are thus used to optimally organize the transport chain. For example, a load of goods can be taken by truck to a transshipment terminal, where the container with goods is then loaded onto an inland vessel. This ship then transports the goods to a container freighter. After this ship reaches the port of destination, the container is transported and unloaded by train to the final destination. In this way, there is road transport, sea transport and rail transport to get the cargo of goods from A to B in an efficient way.

Different forms of intermodal transport

Intermodal transport exists in many forms. The distinction usually lies in the various types of loading units. These include:

• Semi-trailers
• Containers / shipping containers
• Swap bodies
• Distribution of liquids

Transport or semi-trailers

There are two options for the transport of semi-trailers: accompanied and unaccompanied transport. In accompanied transport, a truck is transported in its entirety. You can think of a truck that is transported across the water, including the driver himself. Unaccompanied transport refers only to the transport of the trailer itself.

Shipping containers

With shipping containers, it is true that it must meet various standards and they have standardized dimensions. This makes these types of containers used worldwide and makes them very suitable for transport by sea.

Swap bodies

Sometimes it happens that the dimensions of a standard container do not suffice. If so, you can look at containers that use different dimensions. We call these containers swap bodies.

Distribution of liquid food

Finally, the distribution of liquids, such as olive oil, wine, and dairy products like milk. Especially to transport such products to England, for example, there are tank containers. These tank containers are equipped with a separate loading and unloading system and liter counters. In this way, different liquid products can be loaded in the same tanker without any risk of contamination.

Safety and guaranteed quality of transport to and within the UK

When transporting food and drink, safety is of the utmost importance. Especially when it is underway for a long time. Matters such as temperature regulation are then the order of the day. That is why transport companies have various certificates to guarantee the quality of your products en route and at their destination. The three certificates are the ISO22000, the GMP+FSA and Kosher. The quality can also be seen in the way the transport companies communicate. If anything, you do want to know where you stand. Every step of the way. This in all makes it a good company to transport your goods into and within the UK.

Wanneer je een aanbouw wilt laten plaatsen, zijn er een hoop dingen waar je vervolgens aan moet denken. Er moet immers een plan gemaakt worden en je moet beslissen wat voor aanbouw je precies wilt laten plaatsen. Je hebt hierbij ook de keuze uit een prefab aanbouw en een op maat gemaakte aanbouw. Hieronder leggen we je uit wat een prefab aanbouw precies is.

Wanneer je dus kiest voor een aanbouw,  moet je onder andere kiezen tussen het laten plaatsen van een prefab aanbouw, of een op maat gemaakte aanbouw. Het moge duidelijk zijn wat een op maat gemaakte aanbouw is, maar wat is dan een prefab aanbouw? 

Prefabricage

Prefab staat voor prefabricage. Een prefab aanbouw is dan ook een aanbouw die van tevoren al gemaakt is. Het is een aanbouw die met vaste afmetingen waarvan de elementen vooraf al in de fabriek of werkplaats zijn gemaakt. Op locatie worden die elementen dan in elkaar gezet en vervaardigd tot een aanbouw. Prefab betekent dus voorgefabriceerd.

De voordelen van prefab

Een prefab aanbouw heeft behoorlijk wat voordelen. Aangezien de aanbouw namelijk vooraf al gemaakt is, kan deze relatief snel en gemakkelijk geplaatst worden. Zo ben je niet lang bezig met constructie. Verder maakt het feit dat een prefab al grotendeels voorgebouwd is, de aanbouw een stuk goedkoper. De kosten van een aanbouw liggen dus veel lager dan die van een op maat gemaakte aanbouw. Dit is een groot voordeel, want een aanbouw is zeker niet goedkoop. Door dus voor een een prefab aanbouw te gaan, ben je een stuk minder geld kwijt. 

De nadelen van prefab

Er zit eigenlijk maar één echt nadeel aan een prefab aanbouw, maar voor sommigen kan dat wel meteen een flink nadeel zijn. Prefab is namelijk niet op maat gemaakt en je zit dus vast aan vaste maten en afmetingen. Je bent daarom niet helemaal vrij met het indelen en inrichten van je aanbouw. Voor de meeste mensen die een aanbouw laten plaatsen, werken de standaard afmetingen echter prima. Het is dus maar net wat je wil.

Vind jij het ook zo fijn om buiten te eten? In de zomer kan dit natuurlijk veel vaker dan in de winter. Toch is er een oplossing om langer buiten te kunnen eten. Wanneer je beschikt over een tuinhuisje of overkapping dan kan je daar een buitenkeuken van maken. En dit is makkelijker dan het klinkt! Hang een paar heaters op, zet er een grote tafel neer en schaf een barbecue aan. Zo kan je zonder grote verbouwing ook in het najaar nog genieten in de tuin. Ben je benieuwd welke barbecue het handigst is voor in een tuinhuis of voor onder een overkaping? Lees dan snel verder! 

Een gas barbecue

De keuze bij de aanschaf van een nieuwe barbecue kan best lastig zijn. Zo zijn er meerdere soorten en maten barbecues beschikbaar. Het ruime aanbod helpt niet altijd mee bij de keuze. Eén van de grootste voordelen van een gas barbecue is dat het koken makkelijker is. De temperatuur is eenvoudig te regelen met een schakelaar. Zowel het opwarmen als het op temperatuur houden van de barbecue is eenvoudig. Daarnaast geeft een gas barbecue ook minder afval en afwas. Denk aan kolen etc. Tot slot is een gas barbecue ook zuiniger in gebruik. Barbecueën op gas is het voordeligst in tegenstelling tot de andere soorten barbecues zoals, houtskool of elektrische bbq’s. 

Een houtskool barbecue 

De houtskool barbecue is erg populair, daarom is er dan ook een groot aanbod. Er zijn veel verschillende groottes en vormen verkrijgbaar. Het voordeel van een houtskool barbecue is dat de kolen een lekkere smaak geven aan het eten wat je gaart. Het nadeel is wel dat het erg lag duurt voordat de bqq warm is. In het najaar is het fijn om gelijk aan tafel te gaan en niet lang te hoeven wachten, omdat de avonden korter zijn. Ee ander nadeel is het schoonmaken van de bqq. De kolen geven veel afval en zwarte vlekken. 

Geef de voorkeur aan snel en makkelijk

Ben je niet zo van het schoonmaken en heb je weinig geduld? Dan doe je er goed aan om een gasbarbecue aan te schaffen. Deze barbecues zijn heel eenvoudig schoon te maken. Etensresten borstel je gemakkelijk van het rooster af gas barbecue kopen? Neem dan eens een kijkje in de webshop van MaxTotaal. 

Large units of products must be transported. To transport liquids you need good transport vehicles. You can hire a company for bulk liquid transport, for example to transport your milk. Transport is a big word, because it concerns many forms and types of transport. Transporting liquids such as milk falls under bulk liquid transport. This is transported by means of a large tank trailer behind a truck. This can only be by road, but also by train or ship. If only road transport is used for pre and post transport, this is combined transport. Milk has to be transported, so you use a tanker for bulk milk transport. Large companies transport tons of raw milk every day.

Why use bulk liquid transport

There are a number of advantages to using a bulk liquid transport:

–       Low costs

–       Safe and reliable transport

–       Good for the environment

If an exporter does not need an entire container or tank, he can opt for intermodal transport. The combination of full load and groupage systems makes this possible. This means lower costs. Using the service of bulk liquid transport is safe and reliable. They protect the load during the transport cycle. The risk of theft and damage is minimized. The service is from collection to delivery according to a strict procedure. This makes it safe and reliable. Sustainability is increasingly important for all companies, the impact on the environment must be as minimal as possible. Bulk liquid transport reduces your ecological footprint. Less co2 emissions, so better for the environment. These advantages make it attractive to hire milk transport.

Know your transport

Of course you have to know what you have transported by bulk liquid transport. so know your weight and the volume of your transport. This applies to everything you want to transport. Everything that is liquid you need to know its weight and volume. This indicates which and how many trucks and tanks you will need for the transport. So calculate this for organizing bulk liquid transport. It is important to know the correct weight and volume. This is because there are rules for maximum weights for the trucks and tanks. A logistics specialist can help you with this and tell you more about it. Brexit has also caused some commotion, make sure you know all about this if your products have to be transported to England.

Staying informed during transport

Of course you want to know where your milk is when you send it on its way. You can follow the bulk liquid transport and stay updated during the ride. You will then be informed about the delivery time and possible delays. This is done via a special app, which contains the information. The system sends all information to you through a specially designed customer portal. It also contains other documents that are relevant. This is a handy way to stay up to date during transport. This ensures that the transport runs as smoothly as possible.