This paper presents the proposed trend development of new technologies in form of GPS (Global Positioning System) as well as procurement and trade logistics as parts of logistic concepts. This is done by describing these two logistics concepts including their components, current developments and...

This research paper discusses how existing IT-infrastructure can be enhanced with Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA). Legacy systems are known for being quite limited in terms of interfaces, standardization and interoperability with other software systems. At the same time legacy systems...

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 working paper describes basic concepts of employee motivation and performance management and applies this theory towards the specific group of truck drivers in Germany. As a research method an empirical survey based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process in order to identify the relations and...

Logistics qualification is a core area for increased performance, efficiency, flexibility and sustainability in global supply chains - with industry and retail companies as well as with logistics service providers. Albeit the question of how to structure and measure logistics qualification has...

Economic expectations towards education are rising due to the importance of knowledge production as well as knowledge transfer in the knowledge society. Blueprint for this change is the measurement and accountability approach connected to the output orientation demanded by the European...

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 paper presents the development and technical concepts of radio frequency identification (RFID) as well as requirements of document logistics. Combining the two topics possibilities of implementing RFID technologies in document logistics (in finance) are discussed. This highlights the future...