Tobias Lenhart

Coordination and strategic planning are essential for both basketball teams and the professionals at Rhenus in order to work efficiently. 🤝🏅 #Rhenus #RhenusOfficeSystems #logistics #Paris2024 #Olympics #TogetherWithPassion #TeamBelgium Rhenus Logistics

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It has been great speaking about the future of supply chain and logistics technology. Comparing notes across disciplines is always such an enriching exercise. Victoria Moroz 🇺🇦 and Vita Buchatska 🇺🇦, thanks for your time and the valuable exchange on digital needs and opportunities in the logistics sector. #logistics #logtech #digitalization #digitaltwin #networking

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A few thoughts about the - final - News in Logistics this morning: The merger creates a logistics giant, which may reduce competition in certain regions or market segments. This could lead to upward pressure on rates, especially in areas where DSV-Schenker has a dominant market share​. If DSV improves operational efficiencies and cost savings through the integration, these could be passed on to customers, potentially stabilizing or even lowering rates. However, the short-term costs of integrating two large operations could result in price adjustments​. General trends in the logistics sector, such as fuel costs, inflation, and supply chain disruptions, also play a key role in shipping rates. These external factors could affect prices more significantly than the merger itself. Therefore it is a good idea to run solutions, that deliver visibility and comparability in terms of rates and pricing. https://lnkd.in/gRfz6dVf

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With eight billion people on the planet and dramatically rising geopolitical, social, environmental, and climate challenges supply chains need to be agile and resilient to keep functioning. We need breakthrough approaches and solutions to work ourselves out of the current complexities. In this BVL blog post, I focus on three fields which I consider to be critical for achieving such breakthroughs. First, human-machine hybrid solutions, as the combination of the two creates a whole that is greater than the sum of their parts. Second, the need for more sustainable practices and products, e.g., a circular economy because we are increasingly forced to slow down the deterioration of our planet which is currently the only habitat of our species. Third, collaboration, as I believe that we are very good in competing but that coopetition, i.e., the collaboration between (competing) businesses is a recipe for creating economic and societal capital in a more balanced way. Technology-enhanced human capabilities, crircular economy, and coopetition will be transformative forces across supply chain networks. #logistics #supplychains #coopetition #sustainability #humanmachinehybrids

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The Gipfel der Logistikweisen meeting last Friday has been another insightful moment of discussion, informing about the situation in Germany. In the following some personal thought and reflections in the aftermath of this excellent event. I thank my colleagues for their openness and insights and Christian Kille for the amazing drive and stamina leading us from event to event. At the end of this post is a question for you. In many ways, 2024 is not a walk in the park but perspectives differ across the globe. Contrasting the situation in Germany with the developments and forecasts in countries like Estonia, Sweden, or even Greece, the United States of America, Mexico, and many Asian nations, Germany seems to face more issues than many, many of which result from omissions in the past. The challenges include, an aging population and chronically shortage of labor, sluggish consumer spending, geopolitical tensions, cooling the global economy and slowing German exports, policy uncertainty, a tight monetary regime, low investment and underinvestment in areas like innovation and high catch-up investments in infrastructure, low inbound foreign investment, regulatory burdens, compliance and bureaucracy drain, high energy cost, slow adaptation to changes like shifts in trade pattern, high exposure to geopolitical tensions, lacking decarbonization and digitalization, and, overall a decline in global competitiveness and resilience. What the future holds for Germany is not clear. Considering the challenges it looks like the need for a major reset. Logistics is closely tied to the economic situation and requires public sector support due to thin margins of particularly the smaller players. What are your views of the German situation and necessary actions of private and public sector actors, and also the German logistics industry? #germaneconomy #logisticsindustry #logistics

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🚚 Transport logistics is a pillar of the German economy, being crucial in enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of companies. In this blog article, the three largest German companies in the field are showcased: DACHSER, Kuehne+Nagel, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. https://lnkd.in/dnM9EsRQ

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You certainly get what you pay for here

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Can Goethe give us a helping hand when dealing with AI? In any case, Germany's most important poet wrote a sentence that we should remember when it comes to digital transformation in logistics:  It's not enough to know, you also have to apply. New German: Don't just talk, just do it. At the Trivago UX Meetup in Düsseldorf, it became clear how important it is not just to throw buzzwords around, but to put digital trends into practice with determination.  Gabriel Romero, Junior Product Manager at CretschmarCargo Süd, came back from the user forum, which was all about this, inspired to the core.  His kicks for everyday logistics: 🙋‍♀️ Put people at the center: Those who consistently align AI with customer needs will find it easier to optimize logistics - from route planning to supply chain management. 🚚 Create synergies in the supply chain: Those who harmonize technology with company and customer requirements also manage to transform logistics processes. 🔐 But most importantly: only those who go digital have the key to greater efficiency in logistics practice.  At CretschmarCargo Süd, we are right in the middle of the digital transformation. In the beginning, it wasn't easy for us either to leave the paper age behind and learn how to use the various tools of digitalization. Today, AI helps us to optimize transport capacity, save CO2 and determine arrival times precisely.  Thank you for your insights, Romero. We are on the right track.  #logisticsInnovation #AIinLogistics #Logistics #TrivagoMeetup #logistics #transport #forwarding #europe #germany #ADR #logisticscompany

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🟢 DACHSER Expands Warehouse Capacity in Leipzig Area Logistics provider DACHSER is enhancing its operations in the Leipzig-Halle area with a new 25,000-pallet space warehouse, set to commence operations in... Read more on our website today https://lnkd.in/diRk-iR5 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with important industry news https://lnkd.in/dRV4mPk. Follow and use #refindustry for #refrigeration news.

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It is projects like this that make me optimistic. Especially in times of geopolitical crises and the misconception that #protectionism and additional #tariffs will safeguard jobs. In the end, it always comes down to strengthening global #supplychains. And that is what we are doing at DACHSER, for example, with our new Container Freight Station in Waddinxveen near #Rotterdam. In our own warehouse, we consolidate groupage shipments from the #Netherlands, #Belgium, large parts of #France and #Germany as well as #Switzerland and, in some cases, #Austria and #EmergingEurope, and ship them bundled by sea freight via the port of Rotterdam to destinations all over the world. It's all about managing the consolidation processes in our own facility independently of third parties and thus control a crucial part of the supply chain. At the same time, Waddinxveen is connected to our land transport network via the local European Logistics branch with closely timed transports. Nothing will change in this #supplychain. Managing it properly is the real game changer. https://lnkd.in/dzNEswR4

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The platform advantage: what’s all the fuss about? See for yourself how your company can achieve new levels of automation, reduce manual effort, and cut costs across your logistics operations upon seamlessly integrating your Transport Assignment with the Transporeon Transportation Management Platform. Why the platform advantage? 💶🦾Cost savings on integrations and reduced manual effort 📉✅Fewer empty runs and lower transport costs and improved on-time delivery, reduced late fees and increased customer satisfaction 👍🌐Proactive exception management and more data-driven, unbiased decisions with a comprehensive view of your logistics operation. Don’t miss Diane Del-Frate for the third and final episode in the series: Sign up now: https://ow.ly/RLmL30sFPZk #TransportAssignment #AgileAssignment #LogisticsEfficiency

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Due to recent events causing global supply chain disruptions - including the Houthi attacks on international shipping - Paul Hopton, Scoutbee’s Managing Director & CTO, spoke to Therese Meitinger from LOGISTIK HEUTE. In this exclusive interview (in German 👇), he shares his vision for how companies can safeguard supply chains, what medium-term consequences they should prepare for, and much more. 🎯 Want to know more about how our solution identifies potential suppliers and how you can secure valuable second sources to mitigate risks in record time? Visit https://okt.to/jtvEWH. #logistics #automation #manufacturing #Logistik #leadership #startups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship

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Value creation in logistics: the agile way   In logistics, where the only constant is change, it's no longer just about transporting goods from point A to point B. It's about transporting the right goods in the right way to ensure they arrive in the right hands - and that those hands are satisfied. It's about transporting the right goods in the right way to ensure that they arrive in the right hands - and that those hands are happy. This is where the magic of defining valuable products and services comes into play.   So what makes a product or service valuable in logistics? Well, it's not rocket science, but it does require a bit of intuition. It's about understanding what your customers really need (and sometimes what they didn't even realise they needed) and then delivering it quickly and accurately. Easier said than done, right? That's why agile product delivery is the unsung hero in this story.   Agile isn't just a buzzword bandied about in tech circles; it's a mindset that's shaking up logistics, too. Think of Agile as the ability to dance in a world where the music is constantly changing. It's about being flexible, responsive and always focussed on the customer. When logistics companies adopt agile methods, they are better able to adapt to ever-changing market demands. They can refine their products and services on the fly, ensuring they remain relevant and, most importantly, valuable.   Imagine you are a logistics company launching a new service to track shipments in real time. With an agile approach, you would first release a basic version, gather customer feedback and then tweak it until it's just right. This way, you're not just guessing what your customers want, you're involving them in the process. It's like you're building the aeroplane and flying it at the same time, with the passengers (your customers) helping you design the wings.   In short, defining valuable products and services in logistics means being close to your customers, anticipating their needs and being ready to reorient yourself when the winds of change inevitably blow. Agile Product Delivery is your reliable compass on this journey, helping you to navigate the complexity of the market and get to the heart of your offerings.   Whether you're delivering widgets, gadgets or pianos, remember: it's not just about getting there, it's about adding value. And with Agile, you can not only keep up, you can lead the way.

Miebach Consulting/DVZ Logistics Outsourcing Study 2023   Part 10: Outsourcing grows ever more slowly - now also abroad   A significant reduction in the positive prevailing mood can be seen among both German shippers and service providers. The trend from 1998 to 2014, with a continuous decrease in the proportion of those who predicted an increasing logistics outsourcing trend (1998: 66%, 2014: 53%), seemed to be broken in 2017, when an increasing value of 62% could be noted again. This short-term recovery could not be confirmed in 2020: The rate of those expecting a further increase in logistics outsourcing fell to 48%, and thus below the 50% mark for the first time. In the current study, this figure is now 49% and thus still below the 50% mark. This development can be seen both among service providers and shippers. In the other regions considered here, the mood continues to cool. Among shippers in LATAM, the rate of those expecting further growth falls from 71% to 64%, and in the rest of Europe from 77% to 60%. The corresponding rates among service providers are 80% in LATAM and 50% in the rest of Europe.   With this short article our series regarding the 2023 Logistics Outsourcing Study ends. We hope you did enjoy and stay curious for the next logistics discussions! Outlook: We will conduct a European Chemical Logistics Study during the next months and start presenting the results here in Linkedin most probably in Q4/2024.  

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TRANSITIC offers you first-class solutions and products to optimize your #logistics #processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs. This also includes a highly reliable 100% #service! You can rely on us at all times. 🌐 More information at https://lnkd.in/ePVhBCdh #SupplyChain #Intralogistics #Efficiency #BusinessGrowth #Transitic #ConnectedIntralogistics 

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This year at #FreighTech 2024 , we had the privilege of hearing from industry leaders like Helge Remmers from Covestro and Matthias Mentschel from Bayer, among others. Their insights into the future of logistics technology were nothing short of inspiring! As BCOs strategize for the future, with a focus extending all the way into 2030, we explored crucial topics such as: 🔹 Aligning logistics technology roadmaps with green procurement rules 🔹 Adapting to changing buying behaviors across logistics 🔹 Enhancing allocation management to drive resilient procurement 🔹 The critical role of relationships in catalyzing technological advancement It’s clear that for large BCOS to thrive, they must not only move forward quickly but also possess the agility to respond to ever-evolving environments. We learned that relationships are the backbone of this industry, pushing it toward becoming a technology powerhouse. Together, we can pave the way for a more innovative and sustainable future in logistics! #FreighTech #Logistics #BCOS #Sustainability #Innovation

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After 40 years in logistics, I've discovered a hidden gem: Rhenus Logistics. Their commitment to sustainability and logistics is impressive, which is why I joined their Book Team. Whether it's logistics or books, I'm passionate about both. Check out this video to learn more about Rhenus Logistics: https://lnkd.in/ekpz6W3X #logistics #sustainability #RhenusLogistics

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🌐 Did you miss our ESG Panel Discussion on June 6? We've got you covered! 💻 Watch the session recording with Kathrin Brost, Frank Bickmeier, Dr. Sofia Halfmann and Vanya Dimitrova to explore the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives in the logistics industry. Whether you are a customer, partner, existing, or potential employee, discover why ESG is crucial for us at DHL Global Forwarding and what it means for all our stakeholders. 👉 Watch the full recording now: https://okt.to/jiAr4y #DHLGlobalForwarding #Sustainability #SustainableLogistics #ESG #LinkedInLive #FreightForwarding

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