@inproceedings{Liebetruth, author = {Liebetruth, Thomas}, title = {Megatrends, recent developments, its impact on logistics processes and possible reactions - a bavarian perspective}, series = {Carpathian Logistics Congress, CLC : November 4th-6th 2015, Priessnitz Spa, Jesenik, Czech Republic, EU : congress proceedings}, booktitle = {Carpathian Logistics Congress, CLC : November 4th-6th 2015, Priessnitz Spa, Jesenik, Czech Republic, EU : congress proceedings}, publisher = {TANGER Ltd.}, address = {Ostrava}, isbn = {978-80-87294-61-1}, issn = {2694-9318}, doi = {10.35096/othr/pub-8045}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-80451}, pages = {10 -- 14}, abstract = {Megatrends have a high impact on logistics processes. Nevertheless some companies are still hesitating to start initiatives to react to it. Therefore this paper gives an overview of the impact of megatrends on logistics processes. It then gives examples of innovative logistical solutions, how companies can react to these trends and even improve processes and thus create a competitive advantage with a special focus on Bavarian political, industrial and academic initiatives.}, language = {en} }