Log Entries

A logbook (a ship's logs or simply log) is a record of important events in the management, operation, and navigation of a ship. It is essential to traditional navigation. We won't fill in Beam's log daily, but expect us to keep track of key findings, studies, startups and events in logistics.

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When logistics goes viral, new technologies emerge

Intra-(cellular) logistics and what it teaches us about digitization

Podcast #2 – Dana von der Heide (Parcel Perform) – Wie baut man ein Logistik-Startup in Asien auf?

The State of E-Commerce Fulfillment

The trend towards outsourcing e-commerce logistics has gained significant momentum for years. Online retailers are often no longer sending goods to their customers themselves, but have them packaged and shipped as quickly as possible by external fulfillment service providers.

Re-Imagining Logistics ’19

Re-Imagining Logistics took place at betahaus Neukölln this year. Check out the highlights of the event in the gallery below.

Factories That Expand Like A Nautilus

The cylindrical shell of a nautilus grows with the animal and offers insights in how logisticians can plan the extension of factories when new products are introduced, or larger volumes are produced.

The 5 Levels of Autonomous Driving

In this article, we will help you understand the different levels of autonomous driving and where we currently stand with autonomous technology.

Industrial Robots Are Changing Manufacturing

As the introduction of robots into production processes continues to pick up speed, industries are moving towards the vision of a "dark factory", factories without any human workers.

Podcast #1 – Martin Seißler – Wie lassen sich die Probleme der letzten Meile lösen?

Ants Are Masters In Supply Chain Management

Ants use a structured and decentralized approach to find the shortest path between food and nest. More than that, they dynamically adjust if obstacles appear en route. Their behaviour inspires ideas to solve logistics problems.