Celebrate the future 
“A nation that does not know its history cannot shape its future.” Helmut Kohl, (1930–2017), German politician (CDU), sixth chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (1982–1998) more
Old wine in new bottles?
Addressing the diversity of inventory management in supply chains from today’s perspective. “Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 – 1969), army general and 34th US president. more
A new way to serve customers
“Ruling through service is the secret of success.” From the I Ching, the Book of Changes, the oldest Chinese book of wisdom, from the second century BCE. more
Closed safety circuit
“It’s far safer to know too little than too much.” Samuel Butler (1835 – 1902), British novelist, composer and painter more
Telex to app – in just 30 years
In Basel the Abacus Shipping agency and Ralf Brink have lived through all industry changes since 1992. more
The pleasure of excesses
“Anyone who isn’t into enjoyment is a killjoy.” Arno Plack (1930 – 2012), German philosopher and writer. more
A view from the outside
“Be fair. Be objective. Don’t just come to conclusions based on one-sided evidence.” Mahinda Rajapaksa (*1945), Sri Lankan president (2005–2015) and prime minister (since 2019) more
A lightweight becomes a heavyweight
“The most important person is the one you are with at this moment.” Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828 – 1910), Russian writer, farmer and philosopher more
Hitting the perfect note
“What’s best in music isn’t to be found in the notes.” Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911), Austrian composer and conductor more
