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3 February 2026

'Online Academy strengthens expert role in bulk'

Van den Bosch's Online Academy is now live. With the launch of this new digital learning platform, we are taking the next step in strengthening and sharing knowledge within our organisation and with partners. Central to this development is Mindsmith: an AI-based tool used to develop interactive e-learning courses.

With the launch of the Online Academy, Van den Bosch once again underlines its ambition to continue to innovate as a The Supply Changer in Bulk – today and in the future. “This is important because the world of bulk logistics is constantly changing,” emphasises HR Director Niels Reijnen. “Development and knowledge sharing are therefore crucial to staying ahead. In our new Online Academy, employees and transport partners can continue to enrich their knowledge. The offering is interactive, accessible, up-to-date, and available everywhere. With this inspiring learning environment, we are strengthening our role as experts and improving our performance.”

Experts in bulk

Over the past sixty years, Van den Bosch has built up a wealth of knowledge in bulk logistics. Securing and transferring this expertise is essential for training employees and new colleagues to become experts in bulk. For Peter van Hattum and his colleagues at Learning & Development, this is part of their daily routine. “We want to claim our role as experts by gathering, recording, and actively transferring knowledge. We already do this in our physical Academy, but increasingly also online. It is precisely this combination that proves to be effective in the long term.”

AI accelerates and enriches learning

Mindsmith plays a key role in this. The tool automatically converts existing documents into storyboards for e-learning, enabling learning materials to be developed at a rapid pace. Thanks to smart AI applications, training courses are enriched with visuals, videos, interactive elements, and customised translations. “Mindsmith is much more than a standard e-learning tool,” says Van Hattum. “It enables us to offer our knowledge in an educational and engaging way, faster than ever before. An important step towards becoming a learning organisation.”

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