Building an Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center for Green & Responsible Logistics: the case of Kühne Logistics University

Andreas Kaplan

Chapter 29 in Handbook of Teaching and Learning in Social Innovation, 2026, pp 422-428 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Humanity urgently needs innovative solutions to tackle challenges like climate change and social inequality. The corporate sector is instrumental, requiring adaptability akin to the digital revolution, with established companies and startups mutually benefiting. In the logistics sector, innovation and embracing new technologies are critical for addressing environmental impacts. Kühne Logistics University (KLU) leads this initiative, proposing an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center for Green and Responsible Logistics. This center aims to develop sustainable logistics solutions through collaboration among academia, industry, and entrepreneurs, symbolizing a pioneering venture in sustainability-focused social innovation. This case study delves into logistics’ role in global emissions, KLU's leadership in green and responsible logistics, and its commitment to sustainability. The center strives to merge academic research with practical application, support startups, students, and companies, and foster social innovation both within education and beyond.

Keywords: Academia; Entrepreneurship; Logistics; Startups; Supply Chain Management; Sustainability; Operations Mindset (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035318292
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