Michael Henke and Alice Kirchheim new members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of the Open Logistics Foundation

Michael Henke and Alice Kirchheim new members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of the Open Logistics Foundation

Michael Henke, Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Open Logistics Foundation. He takes over the position from Michael ten Hompel, who is stepping down due to retirement. Henke was previously Chairman of the Board of Open Logistics e. V. As part of the new appointment, Alice Kirchheim, Director of the Fraunhofer IML, will become a new member of the organisation’s board.

Michael Henke and Alice Kirchheim new members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of the Open Logistics Foundation

Michael Henke und Alice Kirchheim neu in Kuratorium und Vereinsvorstand der Open Logistics Foundation

Michael Henke, geschäftsführender Institutsleiter am Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik IML, rückt in das Kuratorium der Open Logistics Foundation auf. Er übernimmt die Position von Michael ten Hompel, der sein Amt wegen Ruhestand nie-derlegt. Zuvor war Henke Vorstandsvorsitzender des Open Logistics e. V. Im Zuge der Neubesetzung wird Alice Kirchheim, Institutsleiterin des Fraunhofer IML, neues Mitglied im Vereinsvorstand.

How developers can contribute to open source projects within the Foundation

How developers can contribute to open source projects within the Foundation

As the number of open source projects continues to grow across various industries, so do the opportunities for developers to contribute their expertise and make a meaningful impact. However, developers often face challenges when trying to participate in open source initiatives. These challenges can include not knowing where to begin, uncertainty about project suitability, concerns over copyright issues, communication barriers, or even burnout. In this article, Jens Leveling, our Head of Technology, shares his opinion and provides valuable guidance on navigating these challenges, specifically focusing on how developers can contribute to projects within the Open Logistics Foundation.