DB SCHENKER | STARTup terminal [·]

✨ Weekly wisdom ✨ This week was marked by the U.S. election, while the influence of the U.S. startup ecosystem - led by Silicon Valley - continues to impact industries worldwide.

Venture Clienting is THE rising star of corporate innovation. For good reason? Clearly, it is no news that large and midsize companies use products and services of startups. But what's new is: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 Gone are the days of trying random startup collaborations, based on ideas that came from anywhere but the actual problem owner. Today: ✓ Strong units set up 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 to identify the most crucial problems in the core business and scout startup solutions efficiently. ✓ Once potential startups are found, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗖𝘀 uncover whether their solutions actually add value and can be adopted long-term. ✓ 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 by the Venture Clienting unit with continuous involvement of the problem owner. Sounds complicated? Not at all. 💡Venture Clienting is the innovation tool for immediate added value. → Close to the core business, low-risk and fast. And who are the pioneers? 🎉 By popular demand, I'm happy to share my 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗛 with you today. Some at scale with dedicated branded units, some at earlier stages. They all have their share in the innovation of Central Europe. ❌ But with all the celebration, there's also a risk. Especially in corporate innovation, we've seen rising stars burning fast. And the jury is still out on Venture Clienting. It is up to the corporates, their units, providers and ecosystem around them to stay true at what made the concept great. Jumping the hype-train by using the term for old-school innovation doesn't help. What does, are 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 adoptions of the 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 startup solutions independent of typical corporate obstacles. ♻️ Then we'll see more innovations yielding more collaborations yielding more startups. Big chance for Europe. 👏 Let's go. 💬 What's your view: Is Venture Clienting here to stay? P.S. Do you want to find out how your company can also benefit from Venture Clienting efficiently? Feel free to reach out.

Buenas noches BARCELONA ++ First and most importantly I extend my deepest condolences to all the people affected by the DANA weather tragedy. The devastating floods have resulted in significant loss of life, and beyond imaginable emotional distress. ++ Barcelona is one of my favorite cities in Europe, that is why I am very appreciative of the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit for inviting me to contribute to this great conference. Thank you Jordi Martorell. This tech conference is part of the Smart City Expo World Congress and so far I have seen, met, learned many new smart technologies, disruptive business models and future-creating people. So this is a warm welcome to schedule a meeting with me for tomorrow if you are here. Tomorrow morning I will jump-in as a moderator for a topic that is very close to my heart: a session about woman empowerment: With this briefing: “Navigating the business world as a woman, particularly within the tech industry, can present a unique set of challenges, from contending with stereotypes to encountering limited advancement opportunities, gender biases, and unsupportive work cultures, whether in established corporations or small start-ups. Given the pivotal role of the tech sector in shaping our collective future, fostering an inclusive environment is crucial” - I couldn’t say no. So I keep you posted, Have a wonderful evening, Ronja

✨ Weekly wisdom ✨ Happy Friday. In today’s fast-paced world, we all consume content differently, but what truly captures your attention and provides the most value on platforms like LinkedIn? 🤔

🎉 𝟳𝟬 𝗝𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗠𝗘 – 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗵, 𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗶 𝘇𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻! 🎉   Als jemand, der immer auf der Suche nach neuen Produkten, Lösungen und Optimierungen für die Logistik ist, könnte es kein besseres Umfeld für mich geben! 🚀 #hungryforinnovation beschreibt es wohl am besten – und genau das erwartet uns beim Jubiläumssymposium des BME in Berlin. 💡   Dieses Mal gibt es auch direkt 3 Möglichkeiten mich live zu erleben 🤩.   Ich freue mich schon sehr darauf, zwei Mal die Startup Arena in der Mixed Zone in Halle 4 zu moderieren und zudem auch mit einem Beitrag in der Fachkonferenz Supply Chain excellence unterstützen zu können.   𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮 (𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲): 📅 13.11.2024 | 10:45-11:30 Uhr | Halle 4 📅 13.11.2024 | 18:30-19:00 Uhr | Halle 4   𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘇 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 📅 14.11.2024 | 11:25-11:55 Uhr | Halle 5.2 💡Thema: "Beyond the Horizon: Securing Logistics’ Future with Innovation and AI"   Ich freue mich auf neue Kontakte, inspirierende Gespräche und spannende Einblicke – und natürlich darauf, gemeinsam mit euch die Logistik von morgen zu erleben und zu gestalten!   Kommt vorbei – lasst uns Innovation erleben und die Zukunft gemeinsam gestalten!   Sehen wir uns dort?     Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik e.V. (BME) DB Schenker DB SCHENKER | STARTup terminal [·] Schenker Ventures   #bmesypoium

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗕 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗞𝗘𝗥 In today’s video, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we source and evaluate startup solutions to solve real business pain points for our DB Schenker core organization. Join Arthur and Wilhelmine from 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 as they walk you through our structured scouting process and how we move from “pain to gain” – solving business needs with innovative startup solutions. Stay tuned for more STARTup terminal insights and make sure to follow us so you don't miss a thing! #hungryforinnovation #ventureclienting

✨ Weekly wisdom ✨ Happy Friday. For us, startup scouting is not about finding as many startups as possible but those that perfectly align with busniess needs and the scalability to add lasting value across our global operations. 💎

Hej Good Morning Startup Scouts, let's go hunting - our treasure map? The business pain points. These "pain points" guide us as we sift through the global startup ecosystem, looking for marvelous startup solutions that help us to further automate and digitalize our core business at DB Schenker. And just like any treasure hunt, it’s not just about knowing where to look—it’s about understanding what we need, where, when, and why. So we can stand tall in the rain. But every hunt starts with a map. The clearer the pain point, the more precise our search can be. With each scouting mission, we dive deeper into our internal network and startup ecosystem to find those gems hidden in plain sight. And when we strike? We bring it back to the business, carefully matching the startup to the business pain point owner. Sometimes the treasure is obvious, sometimes it’s elusive, but the journey always brings new discoveries and opportunities. It introduces us to brilliant minds inside and outside our organization. Thus - it’s not about collecting as many startups as possible. It’s about finding the one that fits and adding lasting value to our global operations. If you're on your own treasure hunt, whether as a #startup, #investor, or #corporate innovator, let’s learn from one another. Wishing you a great start into the day ahead - and stand tall in the rain. DB SCHENKER | STARTup terminal [·] and Ronja

✨ Weekly wisdom ✨ Earlier this week, we shared a post about Lisa’s visit to our colleagues in Vietnam, where she exchanged insights with teams in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. This exchange not only deepened relationships but also enhanced our innovation efforts in logistics across land, air, and ocean operations. Now, we’d love to hear your thoughts: