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We're now officially live in over 100 locations across Europe, Africa, North America and South America! On top of that, we recently closed another round of investment, so you may have noticed that we're also hiring to expand our team. Our upcoming focus will be on expanding our AI and adding new features to the Sparrow platform. Stay tuned for more updates! Read the full press release below: https://lnkd.in/ebQnFm46 #tech #news #pressrelease #spareparts #data

✈off-site baggage handling involves overcoming several challenges, but the potential benefits make it worthwhile. Curious >>> read on 👁🗨

📣ALERT: Friday read!🥂 Have you ever wondered how your business is tied really closely together with your product demos?🥁 Then continue reading... --- Beam #companybuilding #logistics #startups #berlinjobs #venture #productpresentation Bobbi Steele Robert Bach Gökçe Angun Codee Martinelli Marc Mühlenbach Lidija Rabrenovic Anna Warchalowska June Arrieta Prativesh Namdeo Tendayi Mwayi (MBA) Ashraf Al-Eryani Yavuz Karadag Felix Ostwald Jonas Grunwald Kumbirai Chipadza Mxolisi G. Sibiya (李思远) Christian Hugger Bruno Pacheco Ljupcho Vangelski Romain Fayolle Romain Fayolle Navneet Lekshminarayanan Meir Veisberg Akram Alraai Dominik Adamowski Kareem Bayoun Stephan Seider Oliver Skopec Bautista Coronado Bernhard Bukovc Phil HamiltonAndrés Ruiz Devansh Sharma

🚛 With climate change's devastating effects becoming increasingly evident, #sustainability is no longer an option, but a necessity. 🌍 To commemorate Earth Day 2024, we asked some of the leaders in #ecommerce #logistics on the efforts they (and their companies) have taken to push towards a greener future. Let's hear it from Achim Juechter of Forto, Jarod Ho of Pos Malaysia Berhad, Andrea Goeman of JAS Worldwide, Jesper Bang-Olsen of Beam, Rich Pleeth of Fin - sustainable logistics, and last but not least, Antonia Wanner of Nestlé: https://lnkd.in/gdEXWq5x

“All these excellent ideas or big ideas often sound like stupid ideas. Somebody once told me, in the early days, ‘Don’t worry about anyone stealing your idea. If it’s any good, everyone will dismiss it.’ And that was exactly the truth” — Brian Chesky, Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb Often the doubt that comes with launching a startup with a truly new idea is the hardest part of defining a sound go-to-market strategy. This strategy is ultimately designed to increase the chances of widespread market adoption, which is why a founder has to ask themselves the following questions before getting started: ◼️ How will I convince my target audience of something they've never heard of before? ◼️ Who might be interested in piloting this idea since it has never been done? ◼️ What information do I need to include to communicate my idea to potential customers clearly? The answers aren't easy, either. We've seen time and time again how new and innovative ideas are often ridiculed because the general public has a hard time imagining their wider use. The market almost always doesn't recognize an idea as a good idea until it has been proven to work. At Beam, we build, launch, and support startups as they find their footing in the logistics industry. We've given a lot of the same advice along the way, which is why we want to share it with you now. Below are our general guidelines for creating a solid go-to-market strategy. This is just one chapter in our training guide, and we plan to publish more chapters in the future. These detail everything from finding the right product-market fit to structuring your sales team. We would also like to thank our co-author Lukas Schneider, the Commercial Director of Edenred, for his time and effort in helping to create this guide. Want to learn more about how we build companies at Beam? Check it out below: https://lnkd.in/ergkN29C #entrepreneur #founder #startup #logistics #strategy

E-commerce returns alone have reached an all-time high of 44%, costing as much as 66% of the original item. On top of that, consumers are receiving fraudulent notifications about package delivery on a daily basis. We're looking for entrepreneurs interested in solving package delivery logistics problems, including those related to fashion, returns, last-mile, and cybersecurity. Your goal will be to launch a high-potential startup during our 6-week boot camp that solves one of these problems. Ready to get started? Apply below! #hiring #logistics #entrepreneuer #founder #startup

What would a world of autonomous mobility look like? How would transportation change for both passenger travel and the logistics industry as a whole? In log entry #047, we'll take a deeper look at the current technology behind autonomous mobility, how it's enabling autonomy today, and what needs to happen to get us to the future. We'll also cover some newsworthy updates, as well as some highlights from our startups! Still want more? Check out the Beam logbook: https://lnkd.in/gyaXHv4n #manufacturing #robotics #automation #logistics #startups

The Beam team is highly present at the Leaders in Logistics event in Barcelona! 🇪🇸 Yesterday, Jesper Bang-Olsen, represented us during the panel at the Startup Awards alongside top-notch experts Bernhard Bukovc (connect2posts), Sophie DESIER (La Poste Groupe), and Thierry Golliard (Swiss Post) 🙏 Today we're on the floor again to meet other attendees in this crowd of +500 C-level professionals representing all areas of post and parcel logistics. ⭐️ As a natural addition, the Beam portfolio company Countercheck ⭐️ is also showing the industry how their award-winning AI platform can detect counterfeit packages for global fashion and luxury brands. You can check out their CEO and Co-founder, Phil Hamilton, on stage tomorrow as a keynote speaker for AI and parcel detection. 👀 … Oliver Skopec and Anna Warchalowska, Beam Entrepreneurs in Residence, are also here with some new, innovative concepts (reach out to hear more 😀) …and Marc Mühlenbach is, as always, looking for industry problems and validation data for our many active teams. We're super excited to be in Barcelona this year and can't wait to see who else will join us! #logistics #barcelona #spain #startups #entrepreneurs

Want a fast track to building your next startup? Beam's Spring Bootcamp is your golden opportunity! 📦 Why Join Beam's Bootcamp? Innovative Focus: Tackle one of three pre-validated problems in the logistics domain, specifically in parcel delivery - e-commerce returns, smishing, and last-inch delivery challenges. Expertise at Your Fingertips: Collaborate with peers and leverage insights from industry experts within Beam and the BEUMER Group, one of the world's leading logistics organizations. Practical Experience: Engage in a dynamic blend of learning and hands-on application, evolving your startup idea into a market-ready solution. Exclusive Perks: Enjoy stipend support of 2500 € (gross) and gain an unfair advantage with Beam's extensive network during the validation and post-funding phases. 📍 Location: Dive into the heart of European tech innovation at our Berlin-based Innovation Hub. 🚀 Your Launching Pad: This isn't just a bootcamp; it's a 7-week intensive journey designed to provide a deep dive into the logistics industry, enhance your skills, and accelerate your startup idea. 💡 Ideal for Entrepreneurs in Residence: If you aim to solve pressing issues in the logistics and parcel delivery industry, there's no better place to be than Beam's Bootcamp. 🔗 Apply Now: Ready to transform your idea into a logistical breakthrough? https://lnkd.in/dUEPUfze 📧 For more information, reach out to me at codee@beamberlin.com #BeamBootcamp #LogisticsInnovation #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #JoinUs Jesper Bang-Olsen Bobbi Steele Anna Warchalowska Gökçe Angun

#startuplife ... Good luck with your pretotyping over the weekend. 💪