The logistics industry is due to globalization and technology integration i.e. IT, RFID and GPS a huge growth industry worldwide and especially in Europe and Germany. Although the qualification tracks in academic fields do not match these trends and perspectives as still only a few universities...

This research paper addresses quality management in higher education teaching in general and especially regarding the field of logistics study programmes at universities. Therefore the author gives a detailed overview about quality definitions, trends and concepts in higher education in Germany,...

Life-long learning concepts are increasingly discussed also in logistics due to the importance of competences in a dynamic and complex logistics industry. Content management systems are programs that allow users to read, publish, and modify online content. A special kind of content management...

This paper presents results from an expert survey regarding logistics trends in accordance to a trend classification system. A special focus is put on rail traffic as this transport mode is experiencing a “renaissance” in recent trend development and interesting new organisation systems such...

Human resource development is a challenge in logistics, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. The development towards Web 2.0 and in touch the development to e-learning 2.0 offers a chance to educate employees on-the-job. The keywords in this context are ‘personal learning...

Logistics commands a huge variety of dynamic developments, driven by technological, organizational as well as market changes. Within this dynamic environment, logistics management demands a competent and flexible workforce, updated by current training and qualification tools. This research paper...

Logistics commands a huge variety of dynamic developments, driven by technological, organizational as well as market changes. Within this dynamic environment, logistics management demands a competent and flexible workforce, updated by current training and qualification tools. At the junction of...

Logistics commands a huge variety of dynamic developments, driven by techno-logical, organizational as well as market changes. Within this dynamic environ-ment, logistics management demands a competent and flexible workforce, up-dated by current training and qualification tools. Publication of...