37-38/2015 Moving times 
Europe is moved. Thousands upon thousands of people are fleeing to the continent, often after harrowing and perilous odysseys. Ever more of them are headed for Germany. The government of the country turned a blind eye to the gravity of the situation for a long time. Other... more
35-36/2015 Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
A readiness to take risks is one of the cardinal entrepreneurial virtues. Even if a company’s boss banks on a well-balanced mix of tried-and-tested products as well as promising innovations – even then there is always a degree of residual risk remaining. Proven recipes may be... more
31-34/2015 Wormholes fill the summer doldrums
Some of you may already have returned to work from your summer holidays. Wherever you went, you will probably have heard that Nasa is now sure that, out there somewhere – way out there – there is another planet that is similar to planet Earth. 430 parsecs away from our blue... more
27-30/2015 Everybody’s business
Austria and Switzerland, which are the focus of this issue’s Special, are frequently considered calming influences on troubled European events – above all in relation to the current Southeast European turmoil. This assessment could not be further from the truth, however. The... more
23-26/2015 Less is more!
Summertime is holiday time. However, vacations do not have necessarily have to be measured out as generously as they are in France, for example, to be a thoroughly refreshing experience. Some employees in Europe’s second-most-industrialised country (after Germany) can enjoy... more
21-22/2015 The net and you!
Digitalisiation would appear to have reached its apex. What on earth?, may be your surprised retort. Now, when Google and PayPal have just acquired banking licences?, you might interject. Today, when data glasses for drivers would appear to be on the verge of making the... more
19-20/2015 To your health!
The transport and logistics solutions required to get the «liquid bulk cargo» of beer to consumers is one story that does not receive much coverage from us. At trade fairs such as the one that has just finished in Bavaria (a beer bastion if ever there was one), or the... more
17-18/2015 Spring is in the air
Seven years ago the beautiful Princess Economy pricked herself on a spindle and fell into a deep sleep. To this day she remains dormant in the highest room of the Tower of Debt, and the servants are wandering through the halls desperately seeking the prince consort of equally... more
15-16/2015 Ready to listen
Titles are a wonderful thing. They give people a position and importance; make them feel useful; make them predictable; and occasionally even fill the disquieting space under the name on a business card. And let’s face it: deputy facility manager really does sound better than... more
13-14/2015 France, its fairs, its models
France is fascinating – and France is polarised. The political extremes that are in the thick of the action in the time between the two rounds of local elections are analysed by my colleague Jutta Iten on page 27. I’d first like to turn to one end of the spectrum; to... more