Gero Niemann hat im September 2022 sein Studium als PhD-Doktorand:in an der Kühne Logistics University begonnen. Seine Forschung wird von Prof. Dr. J. Rod Franklin, P.E., und Prof. Dr. Kai Hoberg betreut und konzentriert sich auf vom Physical Internet (PI) inspirierte städtische Logistikabläufe sowie die damit verbundene Entwicklung, Integration und den Einsatz von Smart Contracts, die die Zusammenarbeit fördern. Mit seiner Forschung trägt er zum „URBANE“-Projekt bei, das von der EU gefördert wird, um innovative Lösungen im Einklang mit dem EU-Green Deal einzuführen und zu skalieren.
Gero hat seinen Bachelor of Engineering an der Hochschule Weserbergland absolviert, kombiniert mit einem dreijährigen Trainee-Programm bei einem Industrieunternehmen, das auch einen Auslandsaufenthalt an einem Produktionsstandort in China umfasste. Während seines Masterstudiums in Management an der Kühne Logistics University verbrachte Gero ein Semester an der Central European University in Budapest und erweiterte seine praktischen Erfahrungen durch Werkstudentenjobs in den Bereichen Prozessoptimierung und Beratung sowie durch das Verfassen seiner Masterarbeit in Zusammenarbeit mit der Infront Consulting & Management GmbH zum Thema „Digital Innovation Units“ großer Konzerne.
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Education
| Since 2022 | PhD candidate at Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg, Germany |
| 2020 - 2022 | Master of Science in Management, Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg, Germany |
| 2021 - 2021 | Semester Abroad, Master of Science in Finance & Data Analytics, CEU Central European University, Budapest, Hungary |
| 2017 - 2020 | Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, HSW Hochschule Weserbergland, Hameln, Germany |
| 2014 - 2017 | University Entrance Diploma in Business Administration, FLB Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg, Herford, Germany |
Professional Experience
| 2022 - 2022 | Master Thesis in Innovation Performance Measurement, Infront Consulting & Management GmbH, Hamburg, Germany |
| 2021 - 2022 | Working Student, Strategy Consulting, Infront Consulting & Management GmbH, Hamburg, Germany |
| 2021 - 2021 | Working Student, Process Optimization, thyssenkrupp Fahrtreppen GmbH (TK Elevator), Hamburg, Germany |
| 2019 - 2020 | Student, Consulting Project, Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Aerzen, Germany |
| 2019 - 2019 | Intern, Production & Operations Management, MIT (Wuhan) System Valves Co., Ltd., Wuhan, China |
| 2017 - 2020 | Dual Student, Industrial Engineering, MIT Moderne Industrietechnik GmbH & Co.KG, Vlotho, Germany |
Publikationen
This paper introduces the PI-link protocol, a novel process inspired by the operational principles of the Internet, to address node-to-node transshipment within the Physical Internet (PI). Recognizing the critical need for efficient, standardized protocols to manage the complexities of logistic flows in the PI, we propose a simple, adaptable protocol designed to facilitate seamless collaboration among diverse logistics service providers. By drawing analogies to the TCP/IP model, our protocol emphasizes streamlined processes for dynamic and static information exchange, analogous to the Internet Protocol (IP) ensuring and supporting effective shipment processing, routing, and monitoring across interconnected logistic networks. The technical operations of the protocol are clearly demonstrated through pseudocode, providing a detailed blueprint for its implementation. This exploration aims to contribute to the ongoing development of the PI, by providing a first step towards a simple baseline protocol stack, as TCP/IP for the Internet.
This paper introduces the PI-link protocol, a novel process inspired by the operational principles of the Internet, to address node-to-node transshipment within the Physical Internet (PI). Recognizing the critical need for efficient, standardized protocols to manage the complexities of logistic flows in the PI, we propose a simple, adaptable protocol designed to facilitate seamless collaboration among diverse logistics service providers. By drawing analogies to the TCP/IP model, our protocol emphasizes streamlined processes for dynamic and static information exchange, analogous to the Internet Protocol (IP) ensuring and supporting effective shipment processing, routing, and monitoring across interconnected logistic networks. The technical operations of the protocol are clearly demonstrated through pseudocode, providing a detailed blueprint for its implementation. This exploration aims to contribute to the ongoing development of the PI, by providing a first step towards a simple baseline protocol stack, as TCP/IP for the Internet.
