The BVL Supply Chain CX program has been posted on the event website: two days packed with content, networking opportunities, and expertise. Over 100 speakers will address key topics such as digitalization, technology, AI & cybersecurity, and geopolitics & defense in more than 60 sessions. A special highlight is the CX Networking Night on Wednesday, featuring the presentation of the 2026 German Logistics Award. The leading event in logistics and supply chain management will take place on October 21 and 22 at the Estrel in Berlin.
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AI assistants can help buyers shortlist logistics providers before the first sales conversation takes place. Clear, credible information about a company’s expertise therefore matters early in the selection process. CRM systems capture customer questions, requirements and objections that can inform useful public content. By connecting customer knowledge with marketing, logistics companies can strengthen their communication and improve their chances of being considered in AI-assisted research.
Ein potenzieller Kunde sucht einen neuen Logistikdienstleister. Doch statt Anbieterlisten zu durchforsten oder erste Gespräche zu führen, fragt er zunächst einen KI-Assistenten: Wer kennt meine Branche, kann die benötigten Relationen abdecken ...
Business conditions ease slightly, expectations slip
The business situation in Q2/2026 fell to 82.3 (from 83.7 in Q1/2026), a drop of 1.4 points. This is not a collapse, but a clear signal that the stabilization seen at the start of the year will not automatically continue. More significant is the trend in business expectations: they slip from 87.6 in Q1/2026 to 80.3 in Q2/2026, which is a sharp drop of 7.3 points.