Knowledge Simulation and Return on Education in the Logistics Industry

摘要

With 2.8 million employees the logistics industry is the third largest in Germany. Challenged with increasing technology and sustainability requirements, especially the knowledge base of these employees is crucial for further success and value creation in this special industry. The contribution outlines simulation concepts based on a 2012 field survey regarding competences of 1.068 employees in the German logistics industry. This enables companies within the industry also to calculated a prognosis regarding possible returns of education with specific education measures as e.g. trainings and study programs for their employees.