Urban centres of attention A city is considered influential and important when everybody is talking about it. That said, there are no reliable figures for how strongly cities actually participate in the global conversation. The GDI has made a first attempt with its Global City Ranking and asks how a city remains relevant in the digital discourse. Society Oct 9, 2017
«Food Trends Report» – Hackfleisch aus dem Labor Lange Zeit war Essen ein begrenzter Akt. Der neue «European Food Trends Report» des GDI zeigt: Essen hält Einzug in fast alle Bereiche unseres Lebens. Zwei Trends stechen heraus: Essen bedeutet Gesundheit, und Essen wird zu High-Tech. Food Health Technology Sep 25, 2017
Nina Mazar: “We want to be sincere“ Humans are good. Certain situations, however, tempt us to act without integrity. Behavioral scientist Nina Mazar explains in her ted talk how circumstances can be changed. In January 2018 Mazar will be speaking at the GDI. Society Sep 22, 2017
High-tech against blindness: microchip implants When people become contours and car headlights become bright spots: the disease retinopathia pigmentosa causes the optic nerves to slowly die off. However, researchers are working on a technology to activate the remaining healthy nerve endings by means of electrical stimulation. Health Technology Sep 14, 2017
“Calm technology“ – technology for the peace of mind Technology should be a functional part of our life and not constantly interrupting our daily routine. This is what Amber Case says in a video that was recorded at the 67th International Retail Summit at GDI. Health Technology Sep 13, 2017
The most important facts from the GDI International Retail Summit 2017 How do customers become fans? What keeps department stores from becoming extinct and how does customer data help to provide perfect service? Retail experts provided answers at the GDI International Retail Summit. A summary. Retail Sep 12, 2017
Consumer Behaviour. Is the customer a king, dictator or slave? Increasing health awareness, the demand for more transparency, rapidly-changing developments: These three megatrends in consumer behaviour were identified in the fourth and last part of the trend report «Fresh Produce Trade 2025». Food Retail Aug 31, 2017
Infografik: Die Keyplayer im Markt der selbstfahrenden Autos Dass Autos immer autonomer werden, bezweifelt heute fast niemand mehr. Doch wer sind die Hauptakteure, die die Zukunft der Mobilität ermöglichen? Das GDI hat sie identifiziert und in einer Infografik zusammengefasst. Society Technology Aug 31, 2017
Kelly Peters: “We are guilty of shallow thinking“ Would you jump off the boat in the middle of the ocean to save a hat? Behavioral scientist Kelly Peters did it – without thinking about sharks. In a ted talk, she explains how to get braver. Society Aug 28, 2017
Distribution: Das digitale Rennen um die letzte Meile Bereits heute ist zu beobachten, dass Onlinehändler und Lieferdienste eine neue Epoche einleiten, die die Handelslandschaft der Zukunft wesentlich verändern könnte. Teil drei des Trendreports «Fruit Trade 2025» zeigt, wohin die Reise geht. Food Aug 17, 2017
Sommertipps vom Think Tank: Stefan Breit empfiehlt GDI-Trainee Stefan Breit empfiehlt die tägliche Dosis Überblick, beweist mit seiner Ausstellungsempfehlung Weitblick und gibt mit seiner Buchempfehlung Einblick in die Dynamiken heutiger Wirtschaftssysteme. Society Aug 17, 2017
Bernhard Brugger: «Es geht darum, dass der Kunde es einfach hat» Service gewinnt. Das haben auch die Macher hinter dem Bonusprogramm Payback verstanden. CEO Bernhard Brugger spricht hier und an der GDI-Handelstagung über die Zukunft der Loyalität. Retail Aug 17, 2017