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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Logistics 101: Our Guide to 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL

This 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”.

What will the future hold for the logistics industry?

On 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.”

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A Fish Rots From the Head Down. People Operations!

Being 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!

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Some people are women. Get used to it!

Female 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?

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Re-Imagining Logistics

Beam 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.

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Founders vs Tech Giants – The Downfall

Founders are actively disrupting delivery, mapping, warehousing and taxi services. They have a lot to say, and they aren't afraid of the giants...

Are founders special and born this way?

Are founders special and born this way? Is there something wrong with them? Latitude59 provided some answers...

Disrupting Logistics

The incumbents' failure to digitize the logistics industry (worth more than € 1,000 B in Europe alone) has created a perfect playground for startups.

All you’ve heard about Estonia is true

Steady row, far you'll go – Estonia kicks butt in the digital revolution and is a safe haven for founders hungry for success!