Understand what moves logistics
Here we make sense of what matters in logistics right now: expert articles, interviews and analyses on everything from picking to leadership. We talk to people from the field, gather expert assessments and draw inspiration from those who truly move logistics forward. So you get more than information — you get the context that helps you decide.
Why PURELEI Prefers to Ship Its Advent Calendar In-House
Logistics Manager Sebastian Imhof talks about lessons learned, warehouse processes, external partners – and where PURELEI draws the line today.
Minimum Wage Increase Confirmed: What It Means for Logistics
A strategic turning point that requires timely action on staffing, costs, and location decisions.
What You Should Know About 3PL and Why It's Worth a Closer Look
Opportunities, limitations and practical tips for anyone looking to outsource logistics.
Between Crisis and New Beginning – Interview with Christian Körner from Oceansapart
The Head of Logistics talks to us about the fashion company's insolvency and the acquisition by Snocks.
Warehouse Logistics: What Do People Really Earn?
On average salaries, regional differences, and what logistics companies can do to retain employees.
"Culture Instead of Crisis Panic" – Claire Hatton on Motivation in Turbulent Times
On values, leadership and HR as a backbone: Claire Hatton from Meyer & Meyer on culture work.
KoRo expands: "We're not just thinking about growth – we're thinking about stability"
A conversation with Johannes Köhler, Head of Logistics at KoRo, about international expansion, logistical challenges, and team spirit.
When Flexibility Becomes a Pain Point: Shopify in Day-to-Day 3PL Operations
Why merchant integrations are often more complex than expected – and how to approach them systematically.
Recruiting Farewell: AI Assistant Takes Over?
In conversation with Jasmina Jansen, Managing Director of LOGISTIC PEOPLE, and why gut feeling is (still) not programmable.
Technological Openness and Its Limits
On the challenges of the mobility transition between market logic, planning certainty, and political responsibility.
What Employees in Logistics Really Want
About benefits that go far beyond salary – and become the key to motivation and retention.
Sustainability and Logistics - Logistics as the Engine of the Circular Economy?!
The supply chain in a circle. What opportunities does this create? And what does it take to get there?
Service and Maintenance for Automated Warehouse Systems: What Really Matters
On selecting the right support contracts and the importance of predictive maintenance.
Locus Robotics in Practice – Key Learnings
A look back at the first even system design with concrete insights for planning autonomous robotics solutions.
What keeps you up at night is rarely your biggest problem
Thomas Lechl on Bergzeit's path to automated logistics, what really mattered along the way – and what others can learn from it.
Employee Benefits in Logistics
Which employee benefits beyond salary really make a difference.
10 Questions Usually Only Asked of Women
An interview with Thoralf Krause, father of four and Head of Logistics at Drees & Sommer.
Linguistic Diversity in Logistics: A Way Out of the Skills Shortage?
How multilingualism promotes diversity and attracts new talent.
Wann lohnt sich Lagerautomatisierung? Kosten, ROI, Entscheidung
Ob sich Lagerautomation rechnet, hängt von Kosten, Prozessen und Wachstum ab. Artikel zeigt ROI‑Logik, Schwellen und Alternativen.
Kapitalbindung vermeiden, Personalengpässe ausgleichen: Das RaaS-Modell als Ausweg
Automatisieren, ohne Millionen zu binden? Dieses Modell löst das Investitionsdilemma – und rechnet sich ab Tag eins.
Wie Svenja Mertens das autonome Fahren aus psychologischer Perspektive denkt
Svenja Mertens, HMI-Entwicklerin bei MAN, über ihre Dissertation und Human Factors in der Logistik.
Automatisierung mit VDA 5050: Fakten und Fiktives
Über Nutzen, Grenzen und Missverständnisse der VDA 5050 – was die Schnittstelle wirklich leistet und was nicht.
When does a vendor-independent fleet management system pay off?
How an agnostic FMCS helps control robot fleets efficiently – and why early interoperability is worthwhile.
Sustainability and Logistics - The Circular Economy
Circular Economy? Yet another green utopia. We already have a recycling law. We need fewer bans. Well...
AutoStore Planning Tool: Quick Check for Warehouse Automation
Plan your AutoStore system in minutes: check capacity, footprint, robots & ROI – directly in the tool, no registration required.
Standards, Vendors and Market Trends in Manufacturer-Independent Fleet Management
Which technologies enable agnostic fleet management – and which platforms already offer interoperable Solutions today.
Arbeitskleidung in der Logistik – Pflicht oder persönliche Freiheit?
Über Sicherheit, Teamgefühl und den Balanceakt zwischen Vorschrift und Individualität.
Mobile Transport Robots vs. Conveyor Technology vs. Forklifts – What Pays Off and When?
A comparison of mobile robots, conveyor technology, and forklifts in intralogistics – with tips for selecting the right Solution.
Generational Transition in Family Businesses with Theresa and Maximilian Meyer
How do you make the transition work? On responsibility, change, and finding the right moment to hand over the reins.
Safely deploying mobile robots – what users need to know
About standards, responsibility and risk assessment when deploying AMRs, AGVs & Co.