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.
A simple device invented in the mid-1950’s paved the way for containerization and global trade as we know it today. In this article, we are taking a look at Tantlinger's twist-lock and its groundbreaking implications on global trade.
Read More Logistics 101A summary of industry-ready state of the art computer vision techniques (by Philip Montsho)
Read More TechnologyThis time, we take a look at the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Explore its history and learn why an increasing number of countries are threatening to leave the agency.
Read More Logistics 101In the face of continued rapid growth of e-commerce sales, traditional retail has been declining for years. We take a look at the current status of inner-city retail in Germany (& beyond) and its prospects for the near future.
Read More TechnologyThis is our new regular series to help you navigate and understand the logistics industry. In this edition, we dive into the concepts of “xth-party logistics”.
Read More Logistics 101On October 18th, 2018, we welcomed over 200 guests from leading logistics startups, executives from Mittelstand corporations and logistics-focused investors to this year’s “Re-Imagining Logistics.”
Read More EventsBeing replaced by AI - the worst case scenario for all People Operations specialists. How do you beat the odds? Well, stop thinking of People Operations as a background function or a mere necessity would be the first step!
Read More EventsFemale Future Force Day 2018 - a women's event with the tagline “a festival for new perspectives. For your career. Your future. And life.” Where do we stand on women's empowerment?
Read More EventsBeam and BEUMER Group hosted yet another successful logistics get-together on the 18th of October. Re-Imagining Logistics will definitely take place again in 2019.
Read More EventsFounders are actively disrupting delivery, mapping, warehousing and taxi services. They have a lot to say, and they aren't afraid of the giants...
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