Startups in the Logistics Industry

22B1799

Bachelor

English

5.0

only summer term

1 semester

Logistics is an essential driver for the dynamic processes of change and development in the economy. Innovative solutions for digitally controlled value chains and automation, for the intelligent networking of transport modes and for the development of alternative drives and business processes against the backdrop of climate change are conceived in logistics. Many entrepreneurial opportunities for start-up companies arise from this innovation potential of logistics. The module provides an understanding of the role and importance of logistics innovation in business and society. Particular learning outcomes focus on the processes and methods for creatively discovering and developing logistics innovations, as well as the steps involved in creating start-up companies. In addition, current concepts and developments in the logistics start-up environment are discussed in order to understand what makes innovations successful.

1. Introduction to the topic of start-ups in logistics 2. Creativity and logistics innovations 3. Startup! From the idea to the business model 4. Current developments in the logistics start-up scene 5. Conclusion and outlook

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination or
• Homework / Assignment or
• Portfolio exam

The portfolio exam covers 100 points and consists of a one-hour written examniation (50 points), a presentation (30 points), and a learning diary (20 points).

Written exam: see valid study regulations

Term paper: approx. 10-15 pages

Portfolio examination:

• K1 examination: see valid study regulations.
• Presentation: approx. 10 minutes
• Learning diary: approx. 8 pages

The requirements are specified in the respective course.

Attendance of the module Logistics, Procurement and Production

Students who have successfully studied this module have knowledge in the field of business start-up, especially in the environment of logistics.

Students who have successfully studied this module will be able to apply creativity methods and use them to develop innovations.

Students who have successfully studied this module are able to critically/systematically compare different logistics innovations and evaluate them in terms of their start-up suitability.

Students who have successfully studied this module will be able to apply the methods learned to concrete logistical problem areas.

Students who have successfully studied this module will be able to explain start-up ideas and communicate self-developed concepts to experts and interested parties by means of various oral, written and technical forms of communication (discussion contribution, presentation, lecture, essay).

• Freye, Diethardt

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