KLU Best Dissertation Award goes to Dr. Lea Rüsch
this end, Dr. Rüsch’s dissertation compromises three independent studies, the first of which looked at the challenges in orchestrating coordination among humanitarian organizations. Humanitarian disasters [...] Her third study investigates how to enhance the endorsement and diffusion of humanitarian practitioners’ actionable messages during the COVID-19 [...] messages hamper the diffusion of actionable information. These studies have been presented at a number of seminars, including at the KLU, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the
Who Helps More—Low-Income Earners or the Wealthy? It Depends on the Situation
more? For years, research has provided conflicting answers. A new study by Kühne Logistics University (KLU), based on data from approximately 680,000 people, resolves this contradiction: Both statements [...] of Experimental Social Psychology. Ever since a widely acclaimed study was published in 2010, experts have been debating the relationship between social class and willingness to help. One side argues [...] comprising approximately 160 studies and around 680,000 respondents revealed that the overall slight plus in generosity shown by higher socioeconomic classes is
New Horizons. Same Mindset.
partner of the German Junior Sailing League (DJSL). Sailing and studying - two worlds that have a lot in common, for example precision, strategic thinking, teamwork and orientation under changing conditions [...] athletes with a sports scholarship and assistance in combining studies and competitive sport. The partnership with the DJSL deepens this commitment and brings together sporting ambition with academic [...] opportunities for the athletes. Special scholarship for the start of studies To celebrate the new partnership, KLU is awarding a sports scholarship for DJSL athletes for the start of their studies in September
How to create a new degree program: The Tricon Master
provided me with expertise on the organizational issues that such a study program can present for students. The content of the course was – on KLU’s part – designed by members of the faculty, with valuable [...] I dug deep in my emails and saw that the idea of creating such a study program had already been floating around in the summer of 2014. Before the first students could start their TriCon studies on the [...] think that I got to be a small piece of the puzzle in this great study program.
Hanno Friedrich
Modelling and Policy at the Kühne Logistics University (KLU). He studied Industrial Engineering at Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT). After having finished his diploma in 2004, he worked for six [...] . Within this time, he did his Doctorate at the KIT under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Werner Rothengatter. After working for one year as a Post-Doc at the KIT he received a call for a Junior Professorship [...] , using multiple modes of transportation. This computational study describes the structure of an ETA prediction model for intermodal freight transport networks (IFTN), in which schedule-based and
Understanding the Value of Reshoring: Customer Perspectives on Local Manufacturing
. In doing so, our research fills a significant gap in existing studies by examining how customers value products based on their origin. To understand customer preferences, we employed a choice-based [...] CBC in a Laboratory Setting. We follow up with a laboratory-based study where participants make real purchases. This approach ensures that our data reflects both stated and revealed preferences, minimizing [...] . Candidate Robin started his Ph.D. at KLU in 2021 under the supervision of Prof. Kai Hoberg and Prof. Johannes Meuer. His research focuses on the circular economy and includes analyzing the potentials
Capstone Projects Bring Start-Up Culture to KLU
founding a new business,” explains Prof. Björn Michaelis, who supervises the Capstone Project together with Ph.D. candidate Niklas Kühsel. The project is supported by our long-standing partner Accenture [...] more detailed planning for a start-up once we’ve finished our studies,” says Maximilian. One Pager: Naboo Delivery One Pager: Sharge Mobility News: The Capstone Project at KLU
A helping hand in trying times (Part I)
far? Has it made a difference with regard to the challenges of studying in the midst of a global pandemic? What have they used their extra funds for? In the following, our “lucky dozen” share some key [...] career. Furthermore, the scholarship allows me to focus on my studies. Before, I was pressured to work and earn money to cover my studies and general living expenses in Hamburg. Now I can reduce the [...] working on a publication together with my supervising professor and a Ph.D. student. Marco Heer, M.Sc. Global Supply Chain Management Would you like to support KLU students by making
KLU Students Ranked Among Germany’s Top Business Students
Ranked among the top ten percent of his class at KLU , when not studying, he regularly takes part in the students’ corporate consulting organization advisupply, the students’ club “UniKonnect,” or in [...] as recognition for all the hard work you have to put into your studies, extracurricular commitments, and gathering work experience at the same time,” he says. “My studies at KLU have given me a number [...] who contribute their talents to KLU and, in the course of their studies, hone them,” he says. “For Vera and Robert, my hope is that they will ultimately find positions in which they can optimally use
Leadership
days Method: Interactive workshops, group work, role plays, case study work Academic Directors: Prof. Dr. Rod Franklin and Prof. Dr. Christian Tröster Certificate: KLU Executive Education Program [...] difficult human relations issues Learning how to facilitate peer supervision meetings Program Decisions related to personnel, organization divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, new markets, etc. may entail [...] days Method: Interactive workshops, group work, role plays, case study work Academic Directors: Prof. Dr. Niels van Quaquebeke Certificate: KLU Executive Education Program Certificate Contents: Understanding
