I believe in the future of Europe
When people talk about Europe today, the discussion is frequently consumed by the sovereign debt crisis and the heavy price it is extracting from southern member states of the EU. This is unfortunate,...
View ArticleLeaders Look Forward
We’re living in exciting times. Hard and uncertain times, too, to be sure, because the world economy is still stuttering back to life. But exciting times because a downturn has always been the crucible...
View ArticleBeyond economic gains: Why a EU – U.S. free trade deal is vitally important
For businesses on both sides of the Atlantic, President Obama’s State of the Union address contained a highly welcome message: The Administration will “launch talks on a comprehensive Transatlantic...
View ArticleOur mobile future on speed dial
High tech is now highly accessible. Cell phones, tablets, PCs, smartphones – they’re everywhere. In 2013, the number of mobile phone accounts in use around the world is expected to match the number of...
View ArticleInnovation – the magic word for tomorrow’s challenges?
The environment in which we live is becoming more and more complex, global and interconnected. This transformation, in fact, is accelerating and will continue to bring dramatic change to our world in...
View ArticleLiving responsibility every day
What does it mean to act responsibly as a company? For me, a company acts responsibly when responsibility is a part of the business policy and manifests itself in every division. Today, companies have...
View ArticleWorking together for climate protection
Better climate protection means departing from established ways to make room for new ideas. Individual companies can – and do – make a big contribution. But when business and policymakers work...
View ArticleUSA – the past and future of DHL
There’s no doubt about it: When we hear the words “dynamic” and “growth,” we tend to think of Asia. And we might forget that the United States is still the world’s largest economy. The United States...
View ArticleWorking fast for a healthy tomorrow
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of an industry that literally saves lives and improves the quality of life for people. No other industry can make the same claim as life sciences and healthcare....
View ArticleThriving in a world of change
The fast pace of change is driving the technology industry and China is one of the major players. Let me share some surprising insights ahead of our technology conference in Shanghai. One of the things...
View ArticleMore trade, less tariffs: How free transatlantic trade will keep the future...
While President Obama attends the G8 summit in Northern Ireland and travels to Berlin for a state visit, the official launch of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations...
View ArticleIdea Perception – changing with change
As I listened to the presentations at the DHL Global Technology Conference 2013 in Shanghai I was reminded yet again of the power of embracing change. What amazing stories! For example, how one of the...
View ArticleRenewed Action on Trade: A Boost to Companies of All Sizes
After something of a lull during President Obama’s first term, liberalization of international trade and investment is back at the top of the global economic agenda. I strongly feel this has the...
View ArticleThriving in the Ecosystem of a Megacity
I believe that urbanization will be a defining characteristic of the 21st century. But how will we cope with the upheavals it will unleash – and is already unleashing – on the political and economic...
View Article5 questions and 5 answers about the pace of change
Is change accelerating today? Paludan: There are two aspects to this, the experienced rate of change and the absolute rate of change. What our great grandparents experienced with cars and phones was...
View ArticleSeven future trends in sustainable logistics
The logistics industry itself is not just responsible for ensuring that the right product reaches the right place at the right time. It is also responsible for its own environmental impact. The...
View ArticleConnectivity and trade to drive growth in Asia Pacific
Business leaders from around the world met in Bali last week at the APEC CEO Summit 2013. I was delighted to be a part of this event as I still see significant business potential in Asia Pacific. The...
View ArticlePowering the global market: A truly world wide logistic challenge
After decades of concern about energy independence, techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have sparked something of the oil and gas boom. This exploitation of new oil and gas...
View ArticleWhat research into happiness teaches us about the euro crisis
But I doubt that the worst is already behind us, since the structural problems of insolvency and lack of competitiveness faced by some countries have yet to be solved. The Deutsche Post “Happiness...
View ArticleMobile in Braunschweig 2033 – A look at the future of the city
A boom region thanks to airship travel Monday morning, the year 2033. I’m sitting on the rooftop terrace of my multi-generational residential community home, enjoying a cup of coffee and watching the...
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