7 Key Topics

Sustainable Logistics

The aim of sustainable logistics is to minimize the environmental impact of logistics while ensuring economic efficiency and assuming social responsibility. Modern concepts of the circular economy enable companies to use resources more efficiently, minimize waste and make supply chains more sustainable. At the same time, regulatory requirements such as the CSRD require transparent and comprehensive reporting on sustainability measures.

From e-trucks and innovative charging infrastructures to new mobility concepts - the logistics sector must find new ways to reduce emissions and establish climate-friendly transport solutions.

However, change will only succeed if sustainability is also actively practiced within companies. A strong sustainability community promotes internal exchange, raises employee awareness and drives innovation.

Participants can expect a practical and interactive discussion of current challenges and best practices:

  • Circular economy: How can companies successfully integrate circular economy concepts into their logistics processes?
  • Sustainability reporting: What new requirements does the omnibus procedure entail and how can these be implemented efficiently?
  • Electromobility in freight transport: Which technologies and infrastructure developments are driving electrification?
  • Corporate culture & community: How can companies establish a sustainable mindset and actively involve employees?

Geopolitics & Supply Chains

Global tensions, trade conflicts and geopolitical power shifts are influencing the economy and supply chains more than ever before. Geopolitics & Supply Chains focuses on the key challenges and adaptation strategies.

How do geopolitical developments affect trade, production and logistics? What strategies help companies to become more resilient? Industry experts will share insights, best practices and solutions for a resilient supply chain.

And this is what it's all about in detail:

  • Geopolitical risks: Which global tensions have the biggest impact on trade and supply chains?
  • Resilience & adaptation: How can companies stabilize their supply networks and minimize future risks? How is global logistics changing as trade routes shift?
  • Practitioners' Panel: Industry insiders discuss their experiences, best practices and solutions for a robust and adaptable supply chain.
  • Looking to the future: What political and economic developments will shape the global supply chains of tomorrow?

Organizations & People

When asked about the primary trends in logistics and supply chain management, companies continue to attach immense importance to the lack of skilled labour in terms of their own corporate adaptability.

However, the shift towards competence-oriented organizations and ensuring employability against the backdrop of the use of digital technologies and AI tools are also increasingly in focus. Transformation is an ongoing process; the path to an AI-supported organization is seen as the key to the future of companies. NOW is the time to reorganize workplaces to maintain the ability to innovate.

These are the key topics:

  • Kick-Starting Innovation: how the transformation of the workplace is becoming a driver of innovation.
  • Reframing leadership: leadership between KPIs, data competence, analytics and empathy.
  • Manage the now. Story the future: Communicating change to enable participation.
  • Lean reloaded: The path to an AI-supported organization. How AI expands the toolbox and makes organizations smarter.

Transformation of Logistics Service Providers

Logistics service providers, especially in the maritime sector, are facing far-reaching changes. Efficiency, sustainability and resilience are crucial in order to survive in a dynamic market. Maritime logistics is considered the basis of international trade, as around 90% of global goods traffic is handled by sea. Corporate strategies will be discussed and success stories presented at BVL Supply Chain CX. Tools and projects that can make the difference in operational business round off the offer.

  • Digitalization & automation: How do AI and autonomous systems increase efficiency?
  • Sustainability: How do strict environmental regulations promote low-emission technologies?
  • Resilience: How can supply chains withstand geopolitical and regulatory risks?
  • Trade & customs: Complex regulations require adaptation strategies. What can these strategies look like?

Digitalization of Supply Chains

Digital transformation is a key driver of competitiveness in logistics. The focus on the digitalization of supply chains sheds light on developments along the entire value chain - from strategic visions to concrete implementation and disruptive innovations by new market players.

Digital technologies enable connected, transparent and agile logistics networks. Companies benefit from real-time data, intelligent automation solutions and data-driven decision-making processes. The sessions on this key topic offer practical insights into challenges, success factors and future trends:

  • Integrated, digitalized logistics networks: experts from retail and industry will discuss how digitalization is changing transport, warehouse logistics and end-to-end planning. What synergies are emerging between the areas and what hurdles need to be overcome?
  • From vision to reality: companies share their experiences of successfully implementing digitalization projects. The focus is on success factors, challenges and the role of leadership, corporate culture and change management.
  • Disruptive innovations: Young software companies present innovative solutions that rethink traditional logistics processes. How can established companies benefit from start-ups and new technologies?

Technology & Automation

The ongoing automation and technological transformation are reshaping logistics. The Technology & Automation focus area highlights groundbreaking developments in robotics and automation, including their integration with AI.

Modern robotic systems and automation solutions enable companies to optimize their processes, reduce costs, and simultaneously increase flexibility and scalability. Whether AI-driven warehouse and transport logistics, autonomous vehicles, or innovative software solutions – the latest technologies create new opportunities for the entire supply chain.

The focus will be on the following points

  • Technological trends: What role will robotics, AI and automation play in the logistics of tomorrow?
  • Success stories & learnings: companies report on successful implementations, but also on challenges and lessons learned.
  • New business models: How are value chains changing through the increased use of intelligent automation solutions?
  • Research & development: A look into the future - humanoid robots, adaptive control systems and the potential of self-learning machines.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming logistics at a rapid pace. But how can they be implemented in practice - hands-on?

The focus of AI & Machine Learning is not only on the latest technological developments, but above all on the question of how companies can successfully integrate AI into their value chains. While self-learning algorithms, predictive analytics and generative AI enable enormous efficiency gains, there is also a certain reluctance to implement them. The reason: technological progress is rapid, but regulatory pressure is growing at the same time - an area of tension that is causing many companies to hesitate.

If you don't act now, you risk being left behind. At BVL Supply Chain CX, there will be an interactive and practical discussion on the key topics of this transformation: What strategies will enable successful implementation? How can companies take advantage of opportunities without being held back by regulatory hurdles?

  • Looking to the future: Exciting insights into the latest developments and trends in AI and machine learning - and how they will shape the logistics of tomorrow.
  • Avoiding legal pitfalls: Regulatory challenges when implementing AI, how can companies position themselves to be legally compliant?
  • AI in intralogistics: Current issues relating to the implementation of AI in intralogistics processes will be discussed using practical examples.
  • Black box AI: An interactive panel discussion will explore the question of whether companies should develop AI solutions themselves, rely on open source solutions or on external providers.