For the first-time-ever, we’re hosting an aWall Product Update live-event! Don’t miss this fantastic show taking place on 2nd December, at 1 pm Central European Time (CET). For the first-time-ever, we’re hosting an aWall Product Update live-event! Don’t miss this fantastic show taking place on 2nd December, at 1 pm Central European Time (CET). 2020…
As Millenials and Gen Z— generations that grew up with technology—saturate the job market, they are using new technologies to innovate stagnant industries. Technology is at the center of these innovations, and entrepreneurs build businesses in industries that already have distinct leaders. Entrepreneurs know an up-to-date business plan, direct-to-consumer products, and software as a service…
After my first experience traveling, I was inquisitive about what people’s perception is about traveling during COVID-19 times. Therefore, I decided to generate a COVID Travel Survey and distribute it to people from different nationalities. My main objective was to understand if the perception was similar or had significant variations depending on the participants’ regions.…
Since the beginning of the Coronacrisis, airlines are burning cash every day. And the longer the pandemic takes, the airlines are getting more creative when it comes to revenue sources. Here are six of the craziest ideas! Unprecedented times require unorthodox ideas. And there has never been in a time in aviation history when airlines…
We hope y’all ready for the next edition of #AskBen. For this episode, we went back to the roots and answer five super-relevant questions about aviation and airlines! AskBen — Episode 13 — Spotlight On Aviation We’re thrilled to publish the next episode of AskBen. For this edition, we went back to the roots and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has a devastating effect on the global air industry. While it became evident that airlines will suffer a long-lasting impact, more and more airlines announced job cuts and layoffs as a necessary response to the crisis. With passenger numbers on an all-time low, parked aircraft, and travel restrictions, airlines are undergoing the…
I read and heard so much about how different it is to fly during the time of COVID-19. Safety regulations, additional processes, and additional restrictions are just a few examples. However, as an aviation lover, I was looking forward to my first flight after many months so very much. Here’s what I observed and all…
COVID-19’s impact on the airline industry is devastating. The pandemic exposed the vulnerability of an industry based on globalization — business and leisure wise. What does that mean for innovative and digital developments in the airline industry? We put together five predictions! Airlines & COVID It is tough to write an article about the airline…
COVID-19 turned the airline and aviation industry upside down. Moreover, the aftermath of COVID-19 will redefine the entire industry. Up to now, Chinese airlines seem to handle the pandemic much better than competitors from Europe and the US. What does that mean for the future of the aviation and airline industry? Summary Contrary to US…
Beginning of September, Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) became the first airport connected to a digital fuel platform. With Shell as a fuel provider, selected airlines from now on can rely on digital data exchange and the elimination of manual processes. Due to COVID-19, airlines face enormous pressure at the moment. They are forced to cut…
Have you ever asked yourself about the metrics airlines monitor during the day of operations? Or in other words, what are the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) airlines have a close eye on? We work with airlines all over the world and collected the most essential operations KPIs. The most successful airlines are successful because they…
I was looking forward to this blog post for quite a time. And today, I can finally announce the start of our ultimate source for crazy aviation facts. Sounds bold? Well, it will definitely take some time — but as you know, Rome wasn’t built in a day 😉 Why Do We Want To Build…
We hope y’all ready for the next edition of #AskBen. For this episode, we wanted to know a little bit more about Ben, himself. That’s why we collected your questions during the last weeks that a rather Ben than business-related! AskBen — Episode 12 — A Very Private Session! We’re thrilled to publish the next…
We are beyond thrilled to present the first-ever Future Perspective Edition about Business Intelligence and Key Performance Indicators. A massive document that holds innovative thoughts, latest trends, and pioneering concepts! +40 Pages About Business Intelligence And Key Performance Indicators! We are more than thrilled to publish the sixth edition of the “Future Perspective” series. For…
We are beyond thrilled to present the first-ever Practical Perspective Edition about Data Warehouses, Business Intelligence, and KPIs. On top of that, all articles are tailored to the airline industry! 40 Pages About Data Warehouses, Business Intelligence, And KPIs! If we have data, let’s look at data. If all we have are opinions, let’s go…
2020 is just different. COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work. Especially the aviation industry is going true very tough times, and nobody can be certain if we will ever get back to normal. Maybe we will have to get used to a new normal. No matter how this situation will develop in…
We are beyond thrilled to present the first-ever Practical Perspective Edition about Master Data Management. The document spans across more than 35 pages and contains valuable articles. Plus, unpublished material that will help to drive your master data management project. If you want to have a source for knowledge, including best-tips and a whole bunch…
We hope y’all ready for the next edition of #AskBen. For this episode we selected some pioneering questions about innovations and digital approaches. Actually, it was tough to answer some of them — so don’t miss that! AskBen — Episode 11 — Spotlight On KPIs! We’re thrilled to publish the next episode of AskBen. For…
If you type in Master Data Management Strategy, Google presents you 519 Million results. Even when we put the hyphens around the phrase “Master Data Management Strategy,” we can choose between 176,000 results. Both numbers are fascinating. However, I genuinely believe that 97% of the results won’t tell you about the most critical advice concerning…
I think I’m not exaggerating when saying that Master Data Management Systems (MDS) have a boring image. No fancy user interface, no AI, no nothing. Not sexy at all. And I’m not exaggerating when stating that many Master Data Management Systems projects last much longer than expected, don’t achieve set goals, or fail completely. Master…
Despite COVID-19, fuel costs still represent a huge cost driver for airlines. However, we wanted to know the details. That’s why we searched available resources for interesting facts about airline fuel costs. And here’s the result: 7 surprising facts about airline fuel costs! Fact #1 — On Average Fuel Costs Account For 26% Of An…
One doesn’t know if the universe is endless. But one thing I’m convinced of is the fact that the universe of IT KPIs is infinite. I wrote many articles about the KPIs of various business areas — finance, HR, social media, etc. And for sure, each of these areas posses a considerable amount of KPIs.…
Although Corona is the single dominating topic in the aviation world at the moment, the aspect of sustainability hasn’t vanished. On the contrary, eco friendly operations will be critical for every airline in the next decades. And it was good to see that many airlines —at least before Corona— have started to take the topic…
No doubt, airline fuel management is a gigantic area. That’s why it’s no surprise that there’s a ton of airline fuel management software available on the market. But no worries, we researched for you and collected five essential solutions you should have a closer look at. There’s No On-Size-Fits-All Airline Fuel Management Software However, you…
We hope y’all ready for the next edition of #AskBen. Especially when you’re dealing with KPIs this episode is a must-watch for you! We’ve collected five essential KPI question for Ben to answer — so don’t miss that! AskBen — Episode 10 — Spotlight On KPIs! We’re thrilled to publish the next episode of AskBen.…
Digitalizing your airline’s fuel management might be something you’ve been working on for the last twenty years to save costs and improve your performance. Plus, implementing apps is nothing new to you too. So why am I talking about “Fuel Management Plus Mobile Apps” in 2020? Why do I believe that it is time to rethink…
There’s always this one special moment when we discuss airline fuel management software with a potential client. That moment when a specific question is asked. And nope, this is not about pricing. The question is about implementation. How does it work? What’s the duration? How complex is it? Quite often, I stand in front of…
No doubt, the primary goal of digital fuel management is to digitize an airline’s operational fuel processes. Nonetheless, operating a digital fuel management solution improves, enables, and streamline a whole bunch of downstream processes. Moreover, it is a direct driver of an airline’s efficiency. Fuel Management Drives Airline Efficiency? Ok, Let’s Start With A Backstory…
Airlines that decide to establish a digital fueling process and a fuel management system are, inevitably, confronted with the mother of all questions: “Which system shall we use?” And since digital fuel management, first and foremost, is a digitalization project, technology, software, and the right system vendor certainly play a vital role. Defining Fuel Management…
We are beyond thrilled to present the first-ever Future Perspective Edition about Electronic Fueling. The document spans across more than 50 pages and contains 14 articles. Plus unpublished material that will help to drive your airline’s fuel efficiency. If you want to have a source for knowledge, including best-tips and a whole bunch of best-practices…
I am thrilled and beyond happy to present the most valuable and insightful content piece we’ve ever created. With the first “Future Perspective” edition about Employee Engagement and Corporate Communication, we put together some of our most essential knowledge and thoughts. With more than 40 pages, we get you prepared for the Future Of Employee…
I’m super happy to share the second part of our strategy talk about internal corporate communication strategy. With this interview part, we focused on today’s shortcomings many companies have in the field of corporate communication and related strategy. However, I also provide very practical advice on how to improve. I do hope the strategy talk…
We hope y’all ready for the 8th edition of #AskBen. Particularly, because we selected a set of super interesting questions this time! AskBen — Episode 9 — Mashing It Up! We’re thrilled to publish the next episode of AskBen. For this edition, we collected a wide variety of questions — spanning from master data management…
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are probably among the most prominent tools to manage, monitor, and steer a company’s operations and strategy. And if you search Google, you’ll find hundreds of different KPIs that cover your business processes. However, if you’d ask me which KPIs to start with, my immediate answer is Financial KPIs! Marketing Counts,…
Social media key performance indicators (KPIs) should reflect an essential part of your social media strategy. They rationalize the success of your social media activities. Moreover, social media KPIs help to monitor whether you are reaching your defined goals or not. Unfortunately, many companies —still— track the wrong social media KPIs. Very often they solely…
Podcasts are constantly becoming an essential source of insights, knowledge, inspiration — and also thoughts about innovation. Moreover, the number of people listening to podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts is steadily increasing. In the United States alone, approximately 100 million people listen to podcasts. And that number is expected to grow to…
Let me share a short backstory before we get into the details about Transportation KPIs. Being back at the office after three months of lockdown made me realized how much I missed all my colleagues. During lunch talks and team meetings, we can share our perspectives about how this situation can benefit us and how…
In today’s world, many companies are utilizing social media channels, like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. And undoubtedly, focusing on social media channels has become an essential pillar of a company’s success. Therefore, a considerable number of companies try to set up social media dashboards, including their most crucial Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Nevertheless, and although…
Regardless of the business you operate, or the size of your company, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are essential for sustainable success and growth. Moreover, monitoring the right set of Key Performance Indicators help to reach business and strategic goals massively. That’s why we put together the most relevant Key Performance Indicator Examples. Actually, we went…
Regardless of the business you operate or the size of your company, Human Resource (HR) and Employee Engagement KPIs are essential for sustainable success and growth. Moreover, monitoring the right set of HR and Employee Engagement KPIs helps to reach business and strategic goals massively. Why Are HR & Employee Engagement KPIs So Essential? The…
Employee motivation and a proper employee motivation strategy is probably a company’s biggest asset. A highly motivated team that’s ready to rock’n’roll can outperform competitors that seem unbeatable on a fact sheet. Money, market position, or brand — that are all crucial factors indeed. But nothing comes close to motivation. And I know, I’m not…
I recently stumbled upon an article that talks about the key to corporate communication. Although from 2017 and not that lengthy, the text, that was published on DigitalSignageToday.com, attracted many people on social networks. And I have to say that the headline caught my attention. Not because I was curious but because I thought this…
With COVID-19 impacting many businesses and particularly their processes and organization, many companies face new challenges. First and foremost, many companies have to adapt to lockdowns, remote working, and new working models. Accordingly, the question “how to improve employee engagement” during the pandemic and post-COVID times drives many managers. Apparently, employee engagement is probably an…
This blog post is a summary of an interview I gave about Employee Communication Strategy. What’s contained? Thoughts on the growing relevance of employee communication and how it has to change. Additionally, I touch the aspect of the business case behind employee communication. Interviewer: Many blog posts, podcasts, and videos you published recently cover the…
With today’s blog post, I want to share a story about employee communication. But actually, it is much more. It is a story about employee communication but also about the “new normal.” And a story about why employee communication is so critical in tomorrow’s world. Employee Communication — A Personal Story So let me give…
We hope y’all ready for the 8th edition of #AskBen. Particularly, because we selected a set of super interesting questions this time! AskBen — Episode 8 — Coms, KPIs & Content This episode feature a fantastic mixture of questions: Innovative thoughts, Key Performance Indicators, and employee communications! Here’s an overview of the questions of this…
We’re back with the 7th Edition of AskBen. This time we dedicated the episode to the topic of employee communication. AskBen — Episode 7 — Focus On Employee Communication An entire episode of our hit show focused on one single topic: Employee communication! Why’s that? First, because we received many questions, comments, and feedback about…
Employee communication rapidly jumped back on the agenda of many companies in March 2020. Lockdowns, remote work, and a super-dynamic situation —caused by COVID-19— forced companies to dig deeper into the topic. And even the search phrase “what is employee communication” climbed rapidly in Google Statistics. Many Answers To The Question “What Is Employee Communication”…
With Corona impacting businesses all over the world, effective employee communication has become a huge competitive differentiator. Lockdowns, remote work, and the super-dynamic situation force enterprises to elaborate on new ways of effective communication channels.
Sales KPIs are a tricky endeavor. First of all, it is a paradise for every person dealing with KPIs. The sales area of a company is predicated for KPIs. There’s so much data available, allowing us to track and monitor so many KPIs. However, on the flip side, that can lead to a so-called KPIs…