Agenda

"Think Networks." is this year's guiding principle of the International Supply Chain Conference 2023.

All of us in the logistics network have to master the same challenges: decarbonization, digitalization and AI, shortage of skilled workers, resilience in supply chains.

This year, expert presentations and discussions will include:

Wednesday, October 18

09.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Think Networks. How business in Germany can be successful "despite everything"

Networks beat individual solutions: Collaboration for flexibility and transparency in supply chains

Departure into the digital continuum

Speaker

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Wimmer
Chairman of the Board, Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) e.V., Bremen, Germany
Ilse Henne
CTO and Executive Board member, thyssenkrupp Materials Services, Essen, Germany, Executive Board, BVL
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael ten Hompel
Managing Institute Director of Fraunhofer IML, Chair of FLW at TU Dortmund, Director of the Lamarr Institute, Dortmund, Germany, Scientific Advisory Board, BVL
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11.15 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
DLK-Lab: we are moving - the 2024 congress
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12.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Content to Go 1-3

Speaker

Conall Kavanagh
Global Account Executive at QAD Supply Chain Solutions
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1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Live Podcast
Meeting the Challenges of the Changing Times

Speaker

Major General Gerald Funke
Commander Logistics Command of the German Armed Forces, Berlin, Germany
Boris Felgendreher
Host BVL-Podcast, Hamburg, Germany
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2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Think Networks! Human Resources: Much more than manpower

Speaker

Dr. Ursula Weidenfeld
Journalist, Potsdam, Germany, Chairwoman of the Jury, German Logistics Award
Anette Matre
Chief People and Information Officer, AutoStore AS, Oslo, Norwegen
Dr. Martina Fohr
Consultant, Spencer Stuart & Associates GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Paul von Preußen
Managing Director & Founder, DIGITAL8.ai, Berlin, Germany
Friederike Prasuhn
Chief People Officer, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Osnabrück, Germany
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3.00. p.m. - 3.30 p.m
Content to Go
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3.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Think Networks. Think People First!
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Speaker

Alexandra Barber
Consultant & Interim Manager, Frontline Sidekicks, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Christine Mezger-Behan
SVP Supply Chain Operations, KION Group, Aschaffenburg, Germany
Fabienne Wohlt
HR Strategic Projects, Festo SE & Co. KG, Esslingen, Germany
Julia Jocher
Junior Director, GROUP7 AG, München, Germany
Dr. Werner Kissling
Head of the Center for Disease Management, Technische Universität München, Munich
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3.30 p.m. - 5.30. p.m.
Shaping new Industrial Networks
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Speaker

Marcus Wollens
Vice President CKD/SKD Production Network, BMW Group, Munich
Andreas Reutter
Vice President, Supply Chain & Logistics, Rivian, Normal, Illinois, USA, Board, BVL
Nicolas F. Steinbacher
Senior Director Strategy & Corporate Development, Northvolt AB, Hamburg, Germany / Stockholm, Sweden
Thomas Speidel
CEO, ads-tec Energy GmbH, Nürtingen
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3.30 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
Exploring new horizons: The Potential of New Fulfilment Networks in Logistics

Speaker

Dana von der Heide
Founder, Parcel Perform, Berlin, Germany, Advisory Board, BVL
Petra Dobrocka
Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, byrd technologies GmbH, Wien, Austria
Manuel Stellmann
Founding Team Picnic supermarkets, Düsseldorf, Germany
Arnd Stoehr
CSO/CMO, METRO LOGISTICS Germany GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
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3.30 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
The Rise of Logistics Software Ecosystems
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Speaker

Prof. Dr. Hanno Friedrich
Associate Professor of Freight Transportation – Modelling and Policy, Kühne Logistics University – KLU, Hamburg, Germany
Dr. Steffen Eccarius
Managing Director, Bosch Mobility & Solutions GmbH, Stuttgart
Andreas Nettsträter
CEO, Open Logistics Foundation, Dortmund, Germany
Este de la Hunt
Business Development Executive, WiseTech Global
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3.30 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
Masterclass: Unleash Change – be part of the transformation powered by electrification
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Speaker

Steffen Laicher
Specialist Logistics - Strategy and Electrification, Daimler Truck AG, Wörth (Rhine)
Christoph Kattner
Specialist Logistics - Strategy and Electrification, Daimler Truck AG, Wörth (Rhine)
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4.45 p.m - 5.30 p.m.
AI and Advanced Analytics in Supply Chain Networks

Speaker

Dr. Jens Peter Kempkes
Managing Director, OPTANO GmbH
Andreas Klemm
Senior Manager World Wide Inbound Logistics, Mercedes-Benz AG
Luise Bomertl
Head of e2e Supply Chain Design, Siemens AG, Regensburg
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4.45 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Final Science Award for Supply Chain Management - Area of Innovation
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6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
German Award for Supply Chain Management 2023
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Thursday, October 19

08.00 a.m. - 09.00 a.m.
Get-together Ladies in Logistics | Diversity as a success factor: How successful are we already?
8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.
Vitamin BVL
Half-Hour Session: Digitalisation meets risk management - risk management as a business enabler and sales supporter
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Speaker

Richard Renner
CEO, SCHUNCK GROUP
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9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Vitamin BVL
Think Networks.

Speaker

Kay Schiebur
CEO Services, Otto Group, Hamburg, Board, BVL
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09.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
Vitamin BVL
State of logistics 2023: from personal networks to the cloud

Speaker

Stefan Paul
CEO, Kühne + Nagel International AG, Schindellegi, Switzerland
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9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Outdoor session: Experience Samsara
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10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Embracing Change: Navigating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT
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Speaker

Dr. Kerstin Höfle
VP R&D and Product Management, Körber Supply Chain GmbH, Board, BVL
Dr. Ramin Assadollahi
CEO, ExB, Munich
Florian Deter
Managing Director, Microsoft Deutschland GmbH, München, Germany
Dirk Hofmann
Co-Founder & CEO, DAIN Studios Germany, Berlin, Germany
Dr. Ralf Belusa
Managing Director Hapag-Lloyd AG / Supervisory Board PHOENIX Pharma S
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10.30 a.m. - 11.15 a.m.
Vitamin BVL
Masterclass: Automation, digitization and decarbonization - triad instead of cacophony
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Speaker

Volker Albrecht
CEO, Siemens Digital Logistics GmbH, Nürnberg
Dr. Alexander Bollig
Vice President for Vertical Market Management Intralogistics, Siemens, Erlangen
Dr. Yannick Julliard
Head of Sales Heavy Duty Charging Solutions Germany, Siemens, Karlsruhe
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10.30 a.m. - 12.30 a.m.
Future Competitiveness of the European Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry – The Transformation towards Sustainability and its Implications on Supply Chains and Logistics
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Speaker

Ralf Busche
Senior Vice President European Site Logistics Operations, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Dr.-Ing Frank Jenner
Global Chemicals & Advanced Materials Industry Leader and Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Supply Chain Leader, Ernst & Young GmbH, Mannheim
Hanno Brümmer
EVP, Head of Chain & Logistics EMEA and Latin America, Covestro Deutschland AG, Leverkusen, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Przemyslaw Komarnicki
Energy Systems and Infrastructures Department Manager, Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Magdeburg, Germany
Thomas Panzer
Senior Vice President - Head Supply Chain Management, Bayer AG, Berlin, Germany
Dr. Andreas Brockmeyer
Managing Director, Infraserv Logistics GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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10.30 a.m. - 11.15 a.m.
Vitamin BVL
Is it India’s Moment? People, Marktes, Growth Rates - Hope for the World Economy

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Markus Mau
Managing Partner, MAU Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, Frankfurt am Main, President, European Logistics Association (ELA), Brussels
Dirk Matter
Managing Director, Deutsch-Indische Handelskammer, Düsseldorf
Christian Erlach
Member of the Board, Jungheinrich AG, Hamburg
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10.30 a.m. - 11.15 a.m.
Monetize digital and green logistics products based on value but do it right

Speaker

Alexander Nowroth
Managing Director, Lebenswerk Consulting Group, Düsseldorf, Germany
Frank Müller
Senior Vice President Brand Management, STILL GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
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11.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
"X takes over Y" – Effects of M&A activity on the logistics market
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Speaker

Anita Würmser
Journalist, Publicist and Managing Partner, im-pact media projects GmbH, München, Germany
Ingo Bauer
Partner, Industry Leader Transportation & Logistics, PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH, Essen, Germany
Miriam Kröger
Partner, PwC Strategy& Deutschland, Hamburg, Germany
Dr. Michael Rolle
CFO & Managing Director, DHL Supply Chain, Bonn
Matthias Magnor
Member of the Board, BLG Logistics Group AG & Co. KG, Bremen
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11.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Unleashing Innovation: Impact of India’s Innovator Landscape on Logistics

Speaker

Eileen Trenkmann
Expert for Building International Start-up Collaborations, Istanbul, Turkey
Julian Zix
Project Lead, GINSEP (German Indian Startup Exchange Program), Berlin, Germany
Saurabh Bakliwal
Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group, New Delhi, India
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11.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
German Logistics Award: Presentation of the winning concept
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12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Experience the hottest AI tools

Speaker

Boris Felgendreher
Host BVL-Podcast, Hamburg, Germany
Frederic Krahforst
CEO & Co-Founder, TradeLink, München, Germany
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12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Content to Go
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1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Half-Hour Session: The Spot Market & Real Time Visibility Solution - How the Digital Marketplace for Shippers and Forwarders works
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1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Half-Hour Session: How to transform supply chain planning to automated, integrated, fast and efficient?
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Speaker

Dr. Christian Lippolt
Process-/IT-Management Plan-to-Fulfill & SCND, Robert Bosch GmbH
Dr. Marc Schleyer
Partner, 4flow AG
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1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Outdoor session: Experience Samsara
(Please register in advance here)
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2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Changing Global Supply Chains

Speaker

Sebastian Reimann
Editor in Chief, DVZ Deutsche Verkehrszeitung, Hamburg, Germany
Robert Cameron
Departement Head, Production, Logistics & Aftermarket Departement, German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), Berlin, Germany
Oliver Wieck
Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Germany e.V., Berlin, Germany
Tim Scharwath
Member of the Management Board of Deutsche Post AG, DHL Group / CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, Bonn, Germany, Vorstand, BVL
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2.00 p.m. - 2.45 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Cyber resilience – best practice for secure logistics networks

Speaker

Alpha Barry
CEO, secida AG, Essen, Germany
Prof. Dr. Gabi Dreo Rodosek
Chair of Communication Systems and Network Security, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, München, Germany
Sami Awad-Hartmann
Chief Information Officer (CIO), International Executive Board Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Osnabrück
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2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
The future of Retail Logistics

Speaker

Matthias Pieringer
Editor in Chief "LOGISTIK HEUTE", HUSS-VERLAG, Munich
Prof. Dr. Christoph Tripp
Professor of Distribution and Trade Logistics, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, Nürnberg
Markus Mehrtens
Head of Logistics Sourcing & Partners, MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group, Ingolstadt
Kamil Christoph Kasprowicz
CEO, Baur Hermes Fulfilment GmbH, Altenkunstadt, Regional Head, Hermes Fulfilment GmbH, Hamburg (Parts of Otto Group)
Reiner Sailer
Lead Service Owner B2B-Integration, Markant Services International GmbH, Offenburg
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2.00 p.m. - 2.45 p.m
Vitamin BVL
Masterclass: TRANSPORT LOGISTICS: Trimodal Logistics Hubs Break New Ground
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Speaker

Prof. Thomas Schlipköther
Board, Real Estate & Logistics Advisors AG (RELA)
Prof. Dr. Uwe Clausen
Institute Director, Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik IML, Advisory Board, BVL
Volker Klassen
Managing Director, Hafen Trier, Chapter Chairperson, BVL
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3.15 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
BVL Study: Triple Transformation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Speaker

Dr. Martin Schwemmer
Managing Director, Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) e.V., Bremen, Germany
Dr. Birgit von See
Deputy Senior Engineer, Institute of Logistics and Management, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Hamburg, Germany
Alexander Doll
Chairman, Board Member, Investor and Senior Advisor for Corporates, Private Equity and Family Offices, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Vorstand, BVL
Axel Marschall
Partner, Infront Consulting & Management GmbH, Hamburg
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3.15 p.m. - 15.45 p.m.
Masterclass: Digital Documents – one dimension of logistics networks
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Speaker

Lars Relitz
Head of Corporate Digital Innovation & Development, Dachser SE
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3.15 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Beyond Bits: Welcome to the World of Quantum Computing

Speaker

Boris Felgendreher
Host BVL-Podcast, Hamburg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Manfred Hauswirth
Managing Institute Director of Fraunhofer FOKUS, Chair of „Open Distributed Systems“, Berlin University of Technology, Berlin, Germany
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3.30 - 4.00 p.m.
Carrier Claims Management Next Gen: Efficiency, Innovation and the Future of Network Control in E-Commerce
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Speaker

Matthias Pieringer
Editor in Chief "LOGISTIK HEUTE", HUSS-VERLAG, Munich
Christian Meierhoff
Head of eCommerce Services, FIEGE Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG, Münster
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4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Content to Go
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4.30 p.m. - 5.45 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
Supply Chain Management Software – Rise of the Machines

Speaker

Kai Althoff
CEO, 4flow AG, Berlin, Germany, Board, BVL
Andrew Bell
Chief Product Officer, Kinaxis, Ottawa, Canada
Dominik Mark Metzger
Head of SAP Digital Supply Chain, Munich
Anand Medepalli
Chief Product Officer, Shippeo, Paris, France
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6.00 p.m.
Vitamin BVL
After-Work-Hangout
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Friday, October 20

08.30 a.m. - 09.30 a.m.
Business Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Outdoor session: Experience Samsara
(Please register in advance here)
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09.00 a.m. - 09.45 a.m.
„Power of Logistics" - Logistics Real Estate in Practice

Speaker

Kuno Neumeier
CEO, Logivest Gruppe, München, Germany, Spokesperson, BVL Focus Group Logistics Real Estate
Richard Schneider
Managing Director, fabrikon, Kassel, Germany
Volker Rügheimer
Head of Group Supply Chain Development, Volkswagen Group After Sales, Baunatal, Germany
Francisco Bähr
Board, Initiative Logistikimmobilien (Logix) & Managing Partner, Four Parx, Dreieich-Sprendlingen
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09.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Digitalization success stories for consumer goods supply chains
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Speaker

Lennart Brüggemann von Ackern
Partner, 4flow AG, Hamburg, Germany
Christian Krebs
Head of Logistics & Repacking DACH, Unilever Supply Chain Services GmbH, Heilbronn, Germany
Tim Sadowski
Team Lead Solution Consultant, Shippeo, Düsseldorf
Francois-Regis le Tourneau
Vice President Corporate Responsibility, L'Oréal, Paris, France, Advisory Board, BVL
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09.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Must-haves of sustainable logistics - from emissions accounting to sustainability reporting to circular economy
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Speaker

Dr. Jörg Mosolf
Chairman of the Board, Mosolf Group, Kirchheim/Teck
Carina Lebsack
Head of Corporate Sustainability & Circularity, Würth Group, Künzelsau, Germany
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Müller-Steinfahrt
Head, Institute for Applied Logistics, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Würzburg, Germany, Spokesperson, BVL Focus Group Design Sustainably
Andrea Goeman
SVP Sustainability, JAS Forwarding GmbH, Neu-Isenburg, Germany
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9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Think Networks: Sector coupling, innovation and entrepreneurship as a prerequisite for a successful energy transition
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Speaker

Michael Ulverich
COO - Vorstand Produktion, Einkauf & Logistik, Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg, Advisory Board, BVL
Frank Dreeke
Chairman of the Board of Management, BLG LOGISTICS GROUP AG & Co. KG, Bremen, Vice Chairman of the Board, BVL
Jürgen Söbbing
Managing Director, Mainfranken Netze GmbH, Würzburg
Dirk Burmeister
Board, Entwicklungsagentur Region Heide AöR, Heide
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Scheller
Group Leader Energy System Management & Technology Integration, Center for Applied Energy Research & Vice Head of Zero Carbon Institute, Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences, Würzburg
Olaf-Gerd Gemein
Impact Architect, Impact Funding Europe, Kiel
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9.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Vitamin BVL
Participating in the future of our work: The Importance of Career Coaching & Professional Foresight in Continuous Transformation.

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Sven Hermann
Managing Director, ProLog Innovation, Bremen
Luise Loeper
People & Culture, ZERO360, Berlin
Julia Jocher
Junior Director, GROUP7 AG, München, Germany
Friederike Riemer
Futurologist, Founder Sceonona Cards, Frida Futura,Berlin
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9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
FireCamp of the economists: Inspire young people for logistics!
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10.15 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Retail logistics. But please, sustainably!

Speaker

Thomas Fell
Managing Director, GS1 Germany GmbH, Köln, Germany
Kai Derda
Managing Director, CHEP Deutschland GmbH, Köln, Germany
Dr. Jan Schneider
Head of Logistics Operations, Tchibo GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
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10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Masterclass: Data-driven marketing with real AI revolution to solve the shortage of skilled workers
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Speaker

Roland Brunhofer
Managing Director, DHÖ Digital Hunter GmbH
Dr. Christoph Stege
Managing Director, Digital Hunter Deutschland GmbH
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11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Content to Go
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11:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Content to Go 6: Digital twin - nice gimmick or game changer?

Speaker

Tobias Götz
Managing Partner, KPS, Karlsruhe, Germany
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11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Closing plenary

Speaker

Moritz Döbler
Editor in Chief, Rheinische Post Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, Düsseldorf
Karl Haeusgen
President, VDMA e. V., Frankfurt am Main
Sarah Ryglewski
Member of the Bundestag, Minister of State to the Federal Chancellor, Berlin, Photo © Fionn Große
Frank Vorrath
Vice President Supply Chain Services, Danfoss Climate Solutions, Danfoss A/S, Nordborg/DK, Advisory Board, BVL
Patrick Burghardt
Head of People & Organizational Development (Daimler Trucks and Busses), Daimler Truck AG, Leinfelden-Echterdingen
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Think Networks. How business in Germany can be successful "despite everything"

Networks beat individual solutions: Collaboration for flexibility and transparency in supply chains

Departure into the digital continuum

Wednesday, October 18 09.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Zurück
LanguageGerman
Description

Think Networks. How business in Germany can be successful "despite everything"
Germany slips from gold to bronze in logistics rankings, industrial companies threaten to leave, the desolate state of the infrastructure is a constant topic: We talk ourselves down and have to be careful not to generate a self-fulfilling prophecy. Let's leave the ideologically driven discussion behind and look at how we can do things better together in order to shape the global "turning-point" in our favor – business in solidarity with politics and society. To do this, we need openness, trust, and the willingness to look beyond the confines of our own company. 

Networks beat individual solutions: Collaboration for flexibility and transparency in supply chains
Materials trading and the design of global supply chains are undergoing a profound transformation. In a world characterized by uncertainty, conflicting goals and dynamic complexity, digital solutions must be used to create a basis for decision-making and transparency in order to act flexibly, efficiently and sustainably. The challenges here can be can only be solved in a collaborative network approach with all players along the entire value chain. 

Departure into the digital continuum
With large language models such as ChatGPT, artificial intelligence processes are conquering logistics. AI becomes a daily tool and closes autonomous process chains. A "digital continuum" is emerging in which AI not only provides information, but actively controls, negotiates, or plans. This development was predictable – yet the speed at which the change is taking place is surprising. Logistics is once again facing a turning point and a departure into a digital continuum. 

Speaker
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Wimmer
Chairman of the Board, Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) e.V., Bremen, Germany
Ilse Henne
CTO and Executive Board member, thyssenkrupp Materials Services, Essen, Germany, Executive Board, BVL
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael ten Hompel
Managing Institute Director of Fraunhofer IML, Chair of FLW at TU Dortmund, Director of the Lamarr Institute, Dortmund, Germany, Scientific Advisory Board, BVL

DLK-Lab: we are moving - the 2024 congress

Wednesday, October 18 11.15 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Zurück
LanguageGerman
Description

Experience what we are planning and planning at DLK 2023. Get involved, discuss and be part of the decision making process, so you become a part of the further development. For this purpose, we have created a place that focuses on a new format and actively promotes your involvement: In the DLK Forum we offer insights, integrate and if you want, you can already get your hands on your Secure the exhibition stand for 2024. In the DLK-Lab, the creators and Above all, we, are looking forward to direct exchange with you, the participants! Your Thoughts, your ideas, wishes and suggestions take place directly here!

Content to Go 1-3

Wednesday, October 18 12.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Zurück
Language
Description

Unveiling the Future of Supply Chain:Trends, Insights, and Innovation
Conall Kavanagh, Senior Sales Executive, QAD Inc., Netherlands

Supply Chain Visibility with Box ID
Ralf Kolb, Senior Sales Manager, BOX ID Systems GmbH, Garching, Munich

Resiliente Supply Chains
Johanna Herstein, Manager Supply Chain & Operations, Ernst & Young GmbH, Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Mannheim
Moritz Nagel, Manager Technology Risk, Ernst & Young GmbH, Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Hamburg

 

Speaker
Conall Kavanagh
Global Account Executive at QAD Supply Chain Solutions

Live Podcast

Meeting the Challenges of the Changing Times

Wednesday, October 18 1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Zurück
LanguageGerman
Description

In politics, it is called a "turning point". For military logistics, this means new challenges: Planning and controlling comprehensive logistics services, stockpiling spare parts, operating supplies and ammunition, vehicle and weapons maintenance, military transports and much more in a threat situation. "Customers" are soldiers of a combat brigade when they are deployed to Lithuania on short notice to secure NATO's eastern flank. Heavy, highly mobile equipment such as armored recovery vehicles and heavy-duty transporters are indispensable tools serving our troops. Logistic, military, multinational and human tasks need to be mastered adaptively, innovatively, and highly professionally. A profound expert shares his knowledge in a live podcast. 

Speaker
Major General Gerald Funke
Commander Logistics Command of the German Armed Forces, Berlin, Germany
Boris Felgendreher
Host BVL-Podcast, Hamburg, Germany

Think Networks! Human Resources: Much more than manpower

Wednesday, October 18 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Zurück
LanguageGerman
Description

Digital and ecological transformation as well as demographic change are shaping the future strategies of companies. Crises require rapid adaptation and robust structures. Personnel bottlenecks and shortages of skilled workers have a massive impact: unfilled positions put the brakes on innovations, investments in new technologies and growth for future generations. Even more than today, successful companies in the future will be those that inspire their employees and act as a attractive employers exist. A "people mindset," unconventional approaches and the promotion of diversity in the organization are crucial. 

Speaker
Dr. Ursula Weidenfeld
Journalist, Potsdam, Germany, Chairwoman of the Jury, German Logistics Award
Anette Matre
Chief People and Information Officer, AutoStore AS, Oslo, Norwegen
Dr. Martina Fohr
Consultant, Spencer Stuart & Associates GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Paul von Preußen
Managing Director & Founder, DIGITAL8.ai, Berlin, Germany
Friederike Prasuhn
Chief People Officer, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Osnabrück, Germany

Content to Go

Wednesday, October 18 3.00. p.m. - 3.30 p.m
Zurück
Language
Description

With new EU regulations in sight, there will be only 40% packaging void left in 2030 - Let‘s find solutions together!
Torben Schultze, General Sales Manager Automation, Ranpak

Why Supply Chain specialized software allow you a competitive advantage against competitors who are planning their supply chain & inventory with their ERP-system?
Birger Klinke, Head of Sales & Marketing DACH, Slimstock, Dortmund

Growth & success powered by AutoStore – three customer cases
Peter Bimmermann, Managing Director and Business Development Manager DACH & EEC, AutoStore Germany

Think Networks. Think People First!

Wednesday, October 18 3.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Zurück
LanguageGerman
Description

Despite a high degree of automation, people are a key success factor in logistics. In order to find out how companies in logistics can best take care of their employees and position themselves as attractive employers, the topic will be examined from four perspectives in a World Café and discussed with all participants. How do you manage employees in the age of mobile office? How can a company proactively deal with upcoming generational change and promote understanding between different generations? 

Generations improve? What challenges do SMEs face? And how can we achieve a cultural change on the store floor so that operational employees receive the appreciation and mentoring they deserve? 

Speaker
Alexandra Barber
Consultant & Interim Manager, Frontline Sidekicks, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Christine Mezger-Behan
SVP Supply Chain Operations, KION Group, Aschaffenburg, Germany
Fabienne Wohlt
HR Strategic Projects, Festo SE & Co. KG, Esslingen, Germany
Julia Jocher
Junior Director, GROUP7 AG, München, Germany
Dr. Werner Kissling
Head of the Center for Disease Management, Technische Universität München, Munich

Shaping new Industrial Networks

Wednesday, October 18 3.30 p.m. - 5.30. p.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

Every industry is struggling with decarbonization of energy and mobility systems, and shortages of raw materials call for a resource-saving economy. Not only ecological, but also social requirements, as well as technical innovations are driving the process forward. Gradually the issue of remapping the global supply chains is gaining ground in all markets. A development breaking up traditional industry structures and networks is giving rise to new value chains. Futureproof innovations will become key growth drivers. The future is now.

 

Speaker
Marcus Wollens
Vice President CKD/SKD Production Network, BMW Group, Munich
Andreas Reutter
Vice President, Supply Chain & Logistics, Rivian, Normal, Illinois, USA, Board, BVL
Nicolas F. Steinbacher
Senior Director Strategy & Corporate Development, Northvolt AB, Hamburg, Germany / Stockholm, Sweden
Thomas Speidel
CEO, ads-tec Energy GmbH, Nürtingen

Exploring new horizons: The Potential of New Fulfilment Networks in Logistics

Wednesday, October 18 3.30 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

An effective fulfilment network leads to shorter delivery times, greater customer satisfaction and improved competitiveness. It enables scalability for peak times and seasonal demand. The choice between in-house and pre-packaged solutions depends on deployment requirements. In-house offers control and tailored processes but requires high investment. Prepackaged solutions offer expertise but have limited customizability. In-house fulfilment solutions as a new business model generate revenue and optimize resource deployment but require careful planning and management of customer expectations. Panelists will share their experiences in order to foster dialogue with audience members.

Speaker
Dana von der Heide
Founder, Parcel Perform, Berlin, Germany, Advisory Board, BVL
Petra Dobrocka
Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, byrd technologies GmbH, Wien, Austria
Manuel Stellmann
Founding Team Picnic supermarkets, Düsseldorf, Germany
Arnd Stoehr
CSO/CMO, METRO LOGISTICS Germany GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany

The Rise of Logistics Software Ecosystems

Wednesday, October 18 3.30 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

The software landscape in logistics is very diverse. Many solutions include in-house developments. However, functionalities like tracking require a high level of system integration. Costs for the resulting interfaces are high. A likely future development is the rise of logistics software ecosystems or operation systems which enable a simple integration of software services. Some of these ecosystems already started operating. In this session we want to talk to companies who are involved in these systems. We especially want to find out which differences may exist between them.

 

Speaker
Prof. Dr. Hanno Friedrich
Associate Professor of Freight Transportation – Modelling and Policy, Kühne Logistics University – KLU, Hamburg, Germany
Dr. Steffen Eccarius
Managing Director, Bosch Mobility & Solutions GmbH, Stuttgart
Andreas Nettsträter
CEO, Open Logistics Foundation, Dortmund, Germany
Este de la Hunt
Business Development Executive, WiseTech Global

Masterclass: Unleash Change – be part of the transformation powered by electrification

Wednesday, October 18 3.30 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

The drive for sustainability and the electrification of the logistics of Daimler Trucks comes with some unique challenges and chances. These go far beyond the obvious questions.

 

Speaker
Steffen Laicher
Specialist Logistics - Strategy and Electrification, Daimler Truck AG, Wörth (Rhine)
Christoph Kattner
Specialist Logistics - Strategy and Electrification, Daimler Truck AG, Wörth (Rhine)

AI and Advanced Analytics in Supply Chain Networks

Wednesday, October 18 4.45 p.m - 5.30 p.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

We will explore implemented real life examples of deploying AI and analytics to plan, optimize and manage supply chain networks. The session will explore the overall approach of case studies, what to expect and achieved benefits, best in class tools with their latest developments, limitations and IT integration needs. We will explain why data quality is always a challenge but never an excuse.

Speaker
Dr. Jens Peter Kempkes
Managing Director, OPTANO GmbH
Andreas Klemm
Senior Manager World Wide Inbound Logistics, Mercedes-Benz AG
Luise Bomertl
Head of e2e Supply Chain Design, Siemens AG, Regensburg

Final Science Award for Supply Chain Management - Area of Innovation

Wednesday, October 18 4.45 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

The final of the Science Award for Supply Chain Management will be shorter, faster and more concise this year! The finalists selected by the jury will get to the point - they will present their work in pitch-like presentations.

Science and research are existential components of the vast network of logistics. Logistics research is lengthy, deep and meaningful; its researchers are quick, inspiring and innovative. Be there and experience research at its best!

After the pitches, the finalists will face questions from the jury, whose members will ultimately make the decision on the 2023 award winner.

You can find out more about the Science Award for Supply Chain Management here: https://www.bvl.de/en/sascm

German Award for Supply Chain Management 2023

Wednesday, October 18 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

The jury honors exemplary concepts. The award ceremony is dedicated to those who have achieved something special. Innovative, passionate, sustainable, resilient and relevant solutions from supply chain management and logistics are presented and honored. They inspire and encourage imitation. 

The jury chairwoman Dr. Ursula Weidenfeld and Christina Thurner will guide us. Let us surprise you and rejoice with you, when the awards are presented. 

In addition, we dare - accompanied by the Metropolis Orchestra Berlin - a somewhat different look back. With topics, protagonists and visionaries - from 1984 to today, cross-over from "I just called to say I love you" to the beatboxer Robeat. But how does community work today? Philip Westermeyer, head of Online Marketing Rockstars (OMR), provides insights into what makes OMR so successful. What can we learn?

After a short break, the evening party will begin with the cover band Groovin Affairs in the Plenum - and of course with a wide variety of offerings in the foyers and the Marlene Bar. A wonderful ambience for good conversations and best party mood.

Schedule: 

6.00 p.m. DLK Networking Dinner 
7.30 p.m. Looking back, moving forward, looking ahead - the anniversary awards ceremony 
9.00 p.m. Networking Night 

 

Get-together Ladies in Logistics | Diversity as a success factor: How successful are we already?

Thursday, October 19 08.00 a.m. - 09.00 a.m.
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LanguageDeutsch
Description

The Ladies in Logistics initiative invites all interested parties to a Business Breakfast in the BVL Lounge. At this reception, we will take up the topic of diversity, which is increasingly being discussed in the working world. Short impulse presentations will highlight different perspectives on the topic and lead into an open exchange together with the audience. Women and men are cordially invited to the BVL Lounge on the Thursday of the conference, starting at 8:00 am.

Speaker
Karen Klement
Head of Strategic Marketing, DACHSER Group SE & Co. KG,R Chapter Chairpersons, BVL
Martina Weihing
Head of Division Electronics & Health Care, LGI Logistics Group International GmbH, Chapter Chairpersons, BVL
Jens Drewes
President Europe Region, Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG, Board, BVL

Half-Hour Session: Digitalisation meets risk management - risk management as a business enabler and sales supporter

Thursday, October 19 8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

What challenges does the digitalisation of logistics processes pose for the insurance industry? And how can a successful integration become real added value for its own customers?

This Half-Hour Session is supported by the SCHUNCK Group

Speaker
Richard Renner
CEO, SCHUNCK GROUP

Think Networks.

Thursday, October 19 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

Modern tools play an important role in inspiring people to continue working in logistics in the future. AI-enabled robotics can eliminate repetitive or physically demanding tasks. A wide variety of containers can be automatically picked without pre-programming. Knowledge gathered by one robot can be shared with other robots in different locations via the cloud. As a result, humans gain new insights that can be incorporated into material flows and work processes. In this way, the networking of man and machine will help to better meet customers' short-term requirements. 

Speaker
Kay Schiebur
CEO Services, Otto Group, Hamburg, Board, BVL

State of logistics 2023: from personal networks to the cloud

Thursday, October 19 09.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

After three exceptional years, logistics needs to face the new realities. This continues to require the know-how and personal networks of logistics professionals. In addition, new technologies are opening up fantastic opportunities to create even greater added value for customers from data. An industry expert puts the situation in perspective. 

Speaker
Stefan Paul
CEO, Kühne + Nagel International AG, Schindellegi, Switzerland

Outdoor session: Experience Samsara
(Please register in advance here)

Thursday, October 19 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

With Experience Samsara, you get to experience next-gen dashcams and telematics up close. Here, you and your industry peers will get behind the wheel yourself and discover how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can prevent accidents, provide greater in-vehicle efficiency, and give you better insight into your fleet.

Schedule:

  • Who is Samsara? Introduction to the technology 
  • Off to the track! Driving, maneuvering, braking, sliding, ...
  • Learnings: Analysis of driving performance in the dashboard
  • The Samsara shuttle will take you directly from the hotel to the ADAC traffic training course Berlin-Tegel.

Please register here

Embracing Change: Navigating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT

Thursday, October 19 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

It is all about embracing the cutting-edge and pushing the boundaries of what‘s possible. The panel starts with painting the Big Picture and busting some myths before looking carefully into real use cases. The goal is to unravel the challenges and opportunities that come with AI technology, to tell the difference between Buzzwording and Doing. 

 

Speaker
Dr. Kerstin Höfle
VP R&D and Product Management, Körber Supply Chain GmbH, Board, BVL
Dr. Ramin Assadollahi
CEO, ExB, Munich
Florian Deter
Managing Director, Microsoft Deutschland GmbH, München, Germany
Dirk Hofmann
Co-Founder & CEO, DAIN Studios Germany, Berlin, Germany
Dr. Ralf Belusa
Managing Director Hapag-Lloyd AG / Supervisory Board PHOENIX Pharma S

Masterclass: Automation, digitization and decarbonization - triad instead of cacophony

Thursday, October 19 10.30 a.m. - 11.15 a.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

Sustainability is high on the agenda, both for logistics professionals when transforming their area of responsibility and at C-level when transforming business models.
Energy supply and energy carriers play a central role in terms of supply reliability, variance in energy costs, geographical and temporal availability when supplying buildings, automated processes and, of course, in (electrified) transportation.
In order to find a proper approach, in addition to the strategic planning elements related to supply chain management, network and risk management, we also present suitable approaches for handling e-mobility, digitizing logistics processes and automating the material flow in our master class.
This results in a triad of offerings that extend to automation, digitization and decarbonization, with which we can comprehensively support those responsible in the supply chain and logistics to deal effectively and efficiently with the new challenges.

 

Speaker
Volker Albrecht
CEO, Siemens Digital Logistics GmbH, Nürnberg
Dr. Alexander Bollig
Vice President for Vertical Market Management Intralogistics, Siemens, Erlangen
Dr. Yannick Julliard
Head of Sales Heavy Duty Charging Solutions Germany, Siemens, Karlsruhe

Future Competitiveness of the European Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry – The Transformation towards Sustainability and its Implications on Supply Chains and Logistics

Thursday, October 19 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 a.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

Soaring costs, excessive regulation and the necessity of a sustainable economic system are heavily impacting Europe‘s chemical and pharmaceutical sector. The industrial competitiveness is at stake. At the same time, companies face weak consumer demand resulting in a worrying business performance and development. In response, companies have initiated efficiency programs and started to aim for carbon neutrality. SCM and logistics play a crucial role, as shifting towards renewable raw materials and energy requires adaptions. To become even more resilient, decision makers need to review their supply network design considering the changing geopolitical environment, increasing protectionism and infrastructural deficits. What are suitable approaches for them to cope with this demanding situation?

 

Speaker
Ralf Busche
Senior Vice President European Site Logistics Operations, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Dr.-Ing Frank Jenner
Global Chemicals & Advanced Materials Industry Leader and Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Supply Chain Leader, Ernst & Young GmbH, Mannheim
Hanno Brümmer
EVP, Head of Chain & Logistics EMEA and Latin America, Covestro Deutschland AG, Leverkusen, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Przemyslaw Komarnicki
Energy Systems and Infrastructures Department Manager, Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Magdeburg, Germany
Thomas Panzer
Senior Vice President - Head Supply Chain Management, Bayer AG, Berlin, Germany
Dr. Andreas Brockmeyer
Managing Director, Infraserv Logistics GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Is it India’s Moment? People, Marktes, Growth Rates - Hope for the World Economy

Thursday, October 19 10.30 a.m. - 11.15 a.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

According to the UN, India is the most populous country in the world. The economy is growing by more than six percent a year. By 2030, the country should have risen to become the third-largest economy, according to New Delhi's goal. Currently, the country is also benefiting from Western companies reducing their dependence on China. "This is India's moment!" says head of government Modi. It should be noted that India has undeniably achieved great success in recent years and is, for example, much more integrated into the world market. 2000 German companies are already present. There are undoubtedly special challenges, and a more intensive engagement with the Indian market appears to be absolutely sensible. Experts discuss India's role in the world and give their assessment of opportunities and challenges for the involvement of European companies.

Speaker
Prof. Dr. Markus Mau
Managing Partner, MAU Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, Frankfurt am Main, President, European Logistics Association (ELA), Brussels
Dirk Matter
Managing Director, Deutsch-Indische Handelskammer, Düsseldorf
Christian Erlach
Member of the Board, Jungheinrich AG, Hamburg

Monetize digital and green logistics products based on value but do it right

Thursday, October 19 10.30 a.m. - 11.15 a.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

A "per unit" pricing model has prevailed in the logistics market for decades, 

Although this is justified as a standard for conventional services such as containers, air freight and road transport, it has far more disadvantages than advantages when it comes to selling technically sophisticated and "green" logistics products: it creates a deceptive comparability with the competition, and logistics service providers sell themselves too cheaply with this pricing model. far below the value they ultimately bring to their customers. 

This session will use a practical example to explain possible alternatives that make added values visible and enable providers to monetize products and services appropriately. Followed by a discussion with the audience. 

Speaker
Alexander Nowroth
Managing Director, Lebenswerk Consulting Group, Düsseldorf, Germany
Frank Müller
Senior Vice President Brand Management, STILL GmbH, Hamburg, Germany

"X takes over Y" – Effects of M&A activity on the logistics market

Thursday, October 19 11.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

The transaction market in transport and logistics services is on the move. Multiple crises and a tense overall economic situation have slowed down the takeover boom in 2022. But whether it's a mega-deal, a merger or a takeover, for investors it's all about diversifying risks, making supply chains more resilient and expanding their own portfolios. Increasingly, infrastructure targets are also moving into the M&A focus in order to maintain their own position within the global supply chain. Which impact does all this have on supply and demand in the logistics market? Answers are provided by stakeholders in this sequence. 

 

Speaker
Anita Würmser
Journalist, Publicist and Managing Partner, im-pact media projects GmbH, München, Germany
Ingo Bauer
Partner, Industry Leader Transportation & Logistics, PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH, Essen, Germany
Miriam Kröger
Partner, PwC Strategy& Deutschland, Hamburg, Germany
Dr. Michael Rolle
CFO & Managing Director, DHL Supply Chain, Bonn
Matthias Magnor
Member of the Board, BLG Logistics Group AG & Co. KG, Bremen

Unleashing Innovation: Impact of India’s Innovator Landscape on Logistics

Thursday, October 19 11.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

The session offers a platform to explore innovative approaches from India and discuss their applicability in European and German logistics companies. Speakers will present promising business models, technologies and trends able to increase efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness in the logistics industry. The interactive discussion enables the exchange of experiences, challenges and opportunities between Indian and German experts in order to jointly shape new paths for the future of logistics.

Speaker
Eileen Trenkmann
Expert for Building International Start-up Collaborations, Istanbul, Turkey
Julian Zix
Project Lead, GINSEP (German Indian Startup Exchange Program), Berlin, Germany
Saurabh Bakliwal
Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group, New Delhi, India

German Logistics Award: Presentation of the winning concept

Thursday, October 19 11.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

Four finalists were selected by the jury in the run-up to the congress - after the grand awards ceremony on Wednesday evening, the winner will present himself and his team and explain the concept of the submitted project. project. Is it Greenplan with its innovative navigation solution, Modility with its booking platform for intermodal transports, Hermes with its "Green Delivery Hamburg" project or the project of a digital twin in general cargo logistics by DACHSER and Fraunhofer IML?

Experience the hottest AI tools

Thursday, October 19 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

Let’s have some fun by looking at some of the hottest new AI tools that anybody in logistics can use today to make daily office life easier.

Speaker
Boris Felgendreher
Host BVL-Podcast, Hamburg, Germany
Frederic Krahforst
CEO & Co-Founder, TradeLink, München, Germany

Content to Go

Thursday, October 19 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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LanguageGerman & English
Description

Next Generation Planning in Evolving Supply Chains
Julia Eckard, Excellence Director Supply Chain Planning, Anaplan

Why TMS? 884 good reasons for a standard
Dennis Basan, Consultant, logineer

Business globally engaged
Verick Schick, Senior Advisor, Agency for Business & Economic Development

Half-Hour Session: The Spot Market & Real Time Visibility Solution - How the Digital Marketplace for Shippers and Forwarders works

Thursday, October 19 1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

A flexible network of reliable partners is the result of a skilful use of the spot market. Such a network is easy to establish and can be expanded at any time. Digital transport allocation minimises errors and provides the basis for Real Time Visibility. In this masterclass, service providers and transport customers will learn how they can benefit from this innovative form of digital collaboration.

 

Half-Hour Session: How to transform supply chain planning to automated, integrated, fast and efficient?

Thursday, October 19 1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

Three years ago, the Bosch Group, a leading global provider of technology and services, started a comprehensive and complex supply chain planning transformation comprising all business divisions of the Bosch Group. Bosch selected Kinaxis‘ RapidResponse Platform as its next-generation E2E planning system and as successor of SAP APO, to enhance automation, integration, speed, and efficiency. We provide insights into our chosen transformation strategies and share experiences from Bosch‘s transformation journey.

 

Speaker
Dr. Christian Lippolt
Process-/IT-Management Plan-to-Fulfill & SCND, Robert Bosch GmbH
Dr. Marc Schleyer
Partner, 4flow AG

Outdoor session: Experience Samsara
(Please register in advance here)

Thursday, October 19 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

With Experience Samsara, you get to experience next-gen dashcams and telematics up close. Here, you and your industry peers will get behind the wheel yourself and discover how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can prevent accidents, provide greater in-vehicle efficiency, and give you better insight into your fleet.

Schedule:

  • Who is Samsara? Introduction to the technology 
  • Off to the track! Driving, maneuvering, braking, sliding, ...
  • Learnings: Analysis of driving performance in the dashboard
  • The Samsara shuttle will take you directly from the hotel to the ADAC traffic training course Berlin-Tegel.

Please register here 

Changing Global Supply Chains

Thursday, October 19 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

Global Supply Chains used to be a No-Brainer – global, fluently running and cost reducing. That was before Covid and the Russian attack on Ukraine. A lot has changed. Geopolitics plays a much greater role these days. Is China still a trustworthy partner? What about the Taiwan conflict? Which are the consequences of the US Inflation Reduction Act? Is re- or nearshoring an option? Where does the necessary energy for manufacturing in Germany come from in the future? What are promising consumption markets overseas? All these questions have to be raised and answered by shippers and logistics service providers alike. The consequence: Supply Chains have become a strategic top priority for business leaders. Let´s talk about it – with a C-level panel looking at the matter from different angles.

Speaker
Sebastian Reimann
Editor in Chief, DVZ Deutsche Verkehrszeitung, Hamburg, Germany
Robert Cameron
Departement Head, Production, Logistics & Aftermarket Departement, German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), Berlin, Germany
Oliver Wieck
Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Germany e.V., Berlin, Germany
Tim Scharwath
Member of the Management Board of Deutsche Post AG, DHL Group / CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, Bonn, Germany, Vorstand, BVL

Cyber resilience – best practice for secure logistics networks

Thursday, October 19 2.00 p.m. - 2.45 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

Hacker attacks in industry and also in logistics are increasing, but how should they be dealt with? Based on an extensive survey within the BVL network, this sequence will provide you with insights into the understanding of cybersecurity in business sector. Concerning the current threat situation, cybersecurity in logistics is a highly topical issue that still receives far too little attention in many companies. In addition, new European directives are creating new requirements that explicitly relate to cyber security of logistics chains and thus affect a large number of companies in the industry. 

The results of this study make it possible to give concrete recommendations for action at political and corporate level and to back these with statistical data. 

Speaker
Alpha Barry
CEO, secida AG, Essen, Germany
Prof. Dr. Gabi Dreo Rodosek
Chair of Communication Systems and Network Security, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, München, Germany
Sami Awad-Hartmann
Chief Information Officer (CIO), International Executive Board Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Osnabrück

The future of Retail Logistics

Thursday, October 19 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

Already during and after the "Log23" - the trade logistics congress of EHI, GS1 and BVL - 5 theses on the future of retail logistics were discussed intensively. Prof. Tripp's theses will therefore be taken up again in this sequence, through and will be complemented by exciting presentations on current topics in retail logistics. discussed by a panel of experts: Political, economic changes and constantly growing customer requirements are the order of the day, also in the field of retail logistics. Key topics for the future are adaptability, individual services services, the balance between efficiency and customer proximity or outsourcing and data competence. Operational robustness, forecasting competence, innovation, environmental sustainability and strengthened partnerships will become indispensable to survive in the fragile, anxious, non-linear and sometimes incomprehensible BANI world. In exchange with the audience, the "big picture" of the future of retail logistics will be will be created and discussed.

Speaker
Matthias Pieringer
Editor in Chief "LOGISTIK HEUTE", HUSS-VERLAG, Munich
Prof. Dr. Christoph Tripp
Professor of Distribution and Trade Logistics, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, Nürnberg
Markus Mehrtens
Head of Logistics Sourcing & Partners, MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group, Ingolstadt
Kamil Christoph Kasprowicz
CEO, Baur Hermes Fulfilment GmbH, Altenkunstadt, Regional Head, Hermes Fulfilment GmbH, Hamburg (Parts of Otto Group)
Reiner Sailer
Lead Service Owner B2B-Integration, Markant Services International GmbH, Offenburg

Masterclass: TRANSPORT LOGISTICS: Trimodal Logistics Hubs Break New Ground

Thursday, October 19 2.00 p.m. - 2.45 p.m
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LanguageGerman
Description

In this masterclass, high-profile speakers will provide insights into the future-oriented realignment of a trimodal transport hub. In addition to the Port Managing Director Volker Klassen, Prof. Thomas Schlipköther and Prof. Dr. Uwe Clausen will offer valuable perspectives on the infrastructure’s further development and highlight the contributions of current research projects to digitalization in the field.
Special Guest: Dr. Kristina Brixius, physicist and winemaker, will invite you to a tasting experience with exquisite Moselle wines. 

 

Speaker
Prof. Thomas Schlipköther
Board, Real Estate & Logistics Advisors AG (RELA)
Prof. Dr. Uwe Clausen
Institute Director, Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik IML, Advisory Board, BVL
Volker Klassen
Managing Director, Hafen Trier, Chapter Chairperson, BVL

BVL Study: Triple Transformation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Thursday, October 19 3.15 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

The study on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain management was first published in 1988 and is an important part of BVL's work. The content focus of this year's edition is on the Triple Transformation: digitalization, sustainability and resilience in logistics and supply chain management. Starting with the question of which new technologies are available, impacts on value chains are analyzed and requirements for future-proof business models are formulated. The study makers will take up and deepen individual aspects in a special way. In addition, they will place the results in the overall economic context.

 

Speaker
Dr. Martin Schwemmer
Managing Director, Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) e.V., Bremen, Germany
Dr. Birgit von See
Deputy Senior Engineer, Institute of Logistics and Management, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Hamburg, Germany
Alexander Doll
Chairman, Board Member, Investor and Senior Advisor for Corporates, Private Equity and Family Offices, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Vorstand, BVL
Axel Marschall
Partner, Infront Consulting & Management GmbH, Hamburg

Masterclass: Digital Documents – one dimension of logistics networks

Thursday, October 19 3.15 p.m. - 15.45 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

The manual handling of shipment and transport-related documents is a fixed component in logistics practice. It is necessary for operations, but at the same time it is an administrative process killer, a cost driver and a guarantee for errors. An enormous source of potential for digital workflows and automation. Get an insight into DACHSER's digital solutions and learn why AI and the Open Logistics Foundation will be important enablers in the future. 

 

Speaker
Lars Relitz
Head of Corporate Digital Innovation & Development, Dachser SE

Beyond Bits: Welcome to the World of Quantum Computing

Thursday, October 19 3.15 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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LanguageGerman
Description

Quantum mechanics describes physical reality at the smallest observable scales. In the quantum world, laws apply that contradict our everyday experience and can only be understood with the help of abstract mathematics. The basic computational unit in quantum computing is qubits, which are realized as charged atoms or electrons in a circular current. However, what can quantum computing do for logistics? How can it tap the potential of artificial intelligence and optimization in logistics? These and other questions will be discussed in front of the audience in the live podcast.

Speaker
Boris Felgendreher
Host BVL-Podcast, Hamburg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Manfred Hauswirth
Managing Institute Director of Fraunhofer FOKUS, Chair of „Open Distributed Systems“, Berlin University of Technology, Berlin, Germany

Carrier Claims Management Next Gen: Efficiency, Innovation and the Future of Network Control in E-Commerce

Thursday, October 19 3.30 - 4.00 p.m.
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Description

Join us as we dive into the world of next-generation carrier claims management, where efficiency and innovation are the key words. Learn how modern approaches and data-driven solutions are not only helping online retailers manage transportation loss and damage, but also opening up new ways to manage carrier networks. Discover how this revolution is paving the way for the future of claims handling and network optimization.

 

Speaker
Matthias Pieringer
Editor in Chief "LOGISTIK HEUTE", HUSS-VERLAG, Munich
Christian Meierhoff
Head of eCommerce Services, FIEGE Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG, Münster

Content to Go

Thursday, October 19 4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
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Description

Evolving Intralogistics: Unleashing the Potential of Software Innovation
Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg, CEO & Co-Founder, SYNAOS, Hannover

How process mining revolutionizes logistics
Dr. Clemens Wolf, Manager Digital Operations, Rothbaum Consulting Engineers, Frankfurt

How to overcome Peak season with flexible automation
Malte Guske, Business Development Manager, Locus Robotics, Amsterdam, Niederlande

Supply Chain Management Software – Rise of the Machines

Thursday, October 19 4.30 p.m. - 5.45 p.m.
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LanguageEnglish
Description

How will the future of supply chain management software look? Generative AI, supply chain convergence, real-time decision making and other machine-driven solutions are typical mega trends shaping the industry. Traditionally, this sector is pushed by software companies, along with their visions and capabilities to innovate. We take this session as a chance to introduce chief product officers from relevant market players and their plans for the future. Different software vendors take different directions, which will lead to opportunities for engaging discussions.

Speaker
Kai Althoff
CEO, 4flow AG, Berlin, Germany, Board, BVL
Andrew Bell
Chief Product Officer, Kinaxis, Ottawa, Canada
Dominik Mark Metzger
Head of SAP Digital Supply Chain, Munich
Anand Medepalli
Chief Product Officer, Shippeo, Paris, France

After-Work-Hangout

Thursday, October 19 6.00 p.m.
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The second congress day ends with an after-work hangout: In a relaxed atmosphere, this evening is all about networking. From 18.00 and until at least 21.00 the participants are invited to the exhibition area in the Hotel Inter- Continental. There, they can network and exchange ideas as they please. In the new DLK Forum in the Pavilion, a DJ and a live act will provide the atmosphere. 

The varied catering will of course include the original Berlin Currywurst, which will be the culinary accompaniment to the reunion. BVL and its exhibition partners will ensure an entertaining evening in the best networking atmosphere! 

Friday, October 20 08.30 a.m. - 09.30 a.m.
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Outdoor session: Experience Samsara
(Please register in advance here)

Friday, October 20 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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With Experience Samsara, you get to experience next-gen dashcams and telematics up close. Here, you and your industry peers will get behind the wheel yourself and discover how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can prevent accidents, provide greater in-vehicle efficiency, and give you better insight into your fleet.

Schedule:

  • Who is Samsara? Introduction to the technology 
  • Off to the track! Driving, maneuvering, braking, sliding, ...
  • Learnings: Analysis of driving performance in the dashboard
  • The Samsara shuttle will take you directly from the hotel to the ADAC traffic training course Berlin-Tegel.

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„Power of Logistics" - Logistics Real Estate in Practice

Friday, October 20 09.00 a.m. - 09.45 a.m.
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The energy transition poses major challenges for logistics properties: They need to be developed in a sustainable and ESG-compliant manner, while at the same time being economical. In addition, the transformation to e-mobility is making high demands without there being any mandatory requirements for this. The BVL's logistics real estate focus group tackles the issues that the transformation brings with it and presents, for example, a recommended course of action for the storage of lithium-ion batteries. With the "Power of Logistics" initiative, it focuses on the topics of energy generation and energy efficiency, has launched a pilot project for measuring consumption data and is developing a guide for the important topic of "PV ready". How this works and how logistics properties become fit for the future is presented in this session. 

 

Speaker
Kuno Neumeier
CEO, Logivest Gruppe, München, Germany, Spokesperson, BVL Focus Group Logistics Real Estate
Richard Schneider
Managing Director, fabrikon, Kassel, Germany
Volker Rügheimer
Head of Group Supply Chain Development, Volkswagen Group After Sales, Baunatal, Germany
Francisco Bähr
Board, Initiative Logistikimmobilien (Logix) & Managing Partner, Four Parx, Dreieich-Sprendlingen

Digitalization success stories for consumer goods supply chains

Friday, October 20 09.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
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Consumer goods logistics continues to face significant disruptions and a steadily increasing cost pressure – at the same time, sustainability is gaining importance and must be taken into consideration. Transparency is intended to further increase efficiency, making integrated solutions mandatory. But what exactly characterizes successful supply chains? Where has digitalization already been successfully implemented and what insights can be drawn from these supply chain transformations? In this session, we present three examples from the consumer goods industry: This is followed by a brief discussion round.

Track and Trace at its Best
Tim Sadowski

Digitalization as an enabler of sustainability
Francois-Regis Le Tourneau

Digitalization of order management
Christian Krebs

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Lennart Brüggemann von Ackern
Partner, 4flow AG, Hamburg, Germany
Christian Krebs
Head of Logistics & Repacking DACH, Unilever Supply Chain Services GmbH, Heilbronn, Germany
Tim Sadowski
Team Lead Solution Consultant, Shippeo, Düsseldorf
Francois-Regis le Tourneau
Vice President Corporate Responsibility, L'Oréal, Paris, France, Advisory Board, BVL

Must-haves of sustainable logistics - from emissions accounting to sustainability reporting to circular economy

Friday, October 20 09.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
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Sustainable logistics and its challenges are still on everyone's lips. What is changing, however, are the demands on companies in logistics. Increasingly, emissions balances are required in tenders, and sustainability reporting obligations apply to more and more companies, especially smaller ones. The EU Taxonomy Regulation and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will gradually affect the entire business sector. Now is the time to address the tasks and learn from others. In addition to the EU Tax Regulation and the CSRD, this three-part technical sequence will also highlight and discuss the logistics potential in the Circular Economy.

 

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Dr. Jörg Mosolf
Chairman of the Board, Mosolf Group, Kirchheim/Teck
Carina Lebsack
Head of Corporate Sustainability & Circularity, Würth Group, Künzelsau, Germany
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Müller-Steinfahrt
Head, Institute for Applied Logistics, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Würzburg, Germany, Spokesperson, BVL Focus Group Design Sustainably
Andrea Goeman
SVP Sustainability, JAS Forwarding GmbH, Neu-Isenburg, Germany

Think Networks: Sector coupling, innovation and entrepreneurship as a prerequisite for a successful energy transition

Friday, October 20 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
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Those responsible in the logistics and supply chain management sector are also concerned about the topic of "energy transition". Their success is of the highest socio-economic relevance for the location. All companies have to deal with the security and price levels of their energy supply. Do existing energy procurement systems still work, which distinguish between suppliers and consumers or distribution? Can a more expedient alternative be developed across sectors, decentrally and in joint action by business and municipalities/government? There is a lot of need for orientation and discussion on how to tackle the challenges. The high-level panel will discuss solutions, necessities and concrete pilot projects.

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Michael Ulverich
COO - Vorstand Produktion, Einkauf & Logistik, Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg, Advisory Board, BVL
Frank Dreeke
Chairman of the Board of Management, BLG LOGISTICS GROUP AG & Co. KG, Bremen, Vice Chairman of the Board, BVL
Jürgen Söbbing
Managing Director, Mainfranken Netze GmbH, Würzburg
Dirk Burmeister
Board, Entwicklungsagentur Region Heide AöR, Heide
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Scheller
Group Leader Energy System Management & Technology Integration, Center for Applied Energy Research & Vice Head of Zero Carbon Institute, Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences, Würzburg
Olaf-Gerd Gemein
Impact Architect, Impact Funding Europe, Kiel

Participating in the future of our work: The Importance of Career Coaching & Professional Foresight in Continuous Transformation.

Friday, October 20 9.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
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Skill shortages, AI, automation, and sustainability - the world of logistics is changing. At the same time, stress and dissatisfaction are on the rise, and emotional loyalty to employers is often on the decline. Managers need to think together with employees about career prospects: What will become of our jobs? What is important to us and where do we want to go together? Participants in this workshop will learn and discuss methods and approaches that can help clarify these questions. Among other things, they will get to know the "Scenona Cards - Future Journey" and the "Future Job Journey". The workshop is aimed at logistics managers who are interested in using elements of career coaching and tools for developing potential and shaping the professional future for themselves and their employees, and in exchanging ideas about this.

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Prof. Dr. Sven Hermann
Managing Director, ProLog Innovation, Bremen
Luise Loeper
People & Culture, ZERO360, Berlin
Julia Jocher
Junior Director, GROUP7 AG, München, Germany
Friederike Riemer
Futurologist, Founder Sceonona Cards, Frida Futura,Berlin

FireCamp of the economists: Inspire young people for logistics!

Friday, October 20 9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
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What does a supply chain manager actually do? And what does it mean to manage global supply chains? What career opportunities does logistics offer? A FireCamp provides insights into the variety of logistics. Here, logisticians, HR and company managers meet interested young people for a dialog.

For a tour, participants also receive a stamp pass with which they can visit exhibitors' stands.

The task: to get information and collect stamps from the exhibitors. In the Attractive prizes for full stamp cards will be raffled off in the final round.

  • Kick-off: Firecamp Forum, 09.30 - 10.30 a.m.
  • Trade show tour with stamp cards, starting at 10.30 a.m.
  • Closing of FireCamp with raffle, 12.00 - 13.00

Retail logistics. But please, sustainably!

Friday, October 20 10.15 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
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Growing article diversity, omni-channel logistics, 24/7 availability: these are the requirements t h a t supply chains in the consumer goods industry and retail must meet a s standard today. At the same time, capacities are becoming scarcer and more cost-intensive. Sustainable supply chains are the answer  for more efficiency and resilience in retail logistics. Strategies and measures are as diverse as the companies themselves; cooperation is often a reinforcing factor. This session is part of a cooperation between BVL, EHI Retail Institute and GS1 Germany, which also includes the annual trade logistics congress Log in Cologne. 

During the session, participating companies in the "Lean & Green" initiative in Germany will be recognized for their success in reducing their CO2 emissions in transport and logistics processes and for taking ecological responsibility.

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Thomas Fell
Managing Director, GS1 Germany GmbH, Köln, Germany
Kai Derda
Managing Director, CHEP Deutschland GmbH, Köln, Germany
Dr. Jan Schneider
Head of Logistics Operations, Tchibo GmbH, Hamburg, Germany

Masterclass: Data-driven marketing with real AI revolution to solve the shortage of skilled workers

Friday, October 20 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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There is currently an enormous shortage of skilled workers in logistics. While competitors still rely on outdated recruiting methods, I'll show you a method with which you can leverage large personnel resources. Imagine there was an automatic process that pre-qualified applicants? And imagine the prospect is immediately in the application process without the risk of losing him again - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and in 70+ languages. 

Speaker
Roland Brunhofer
Managing Director, DHÖ Digital Hunter GmbH
Dr. Christoph Stege
Managing Director, Digital Hunter Deutschland GmbH

Content to Go

Friday, October 20 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Cimcorp – Fully-automatic-high-speed commissioning of the future
Thomas Klein, Representative Cimcorp D/A/CH, Cimcorp Oy

Content to Go 6: Digital twin - nice gimmick or game changer?

Friday, October 20 11:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
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Tobias Götz
Managing Partner, KPS, Karlsruhe, Germany

Closing plenary

Friday, October 20 11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
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The panel will kick off with the presentation of the Science Award for Supply Chain Management 2023 – a Contribution that demonstrates the relevance of science and research as a building block for safeguarding competitiveness. Be curious. Networked thinking, working together. Science, Economy, Politics and Society – How do we shape our future together? What are the location factors that decide on future viability and safeguarding prosperity in Europe? The Participants of the #DLK23 final panel are regarded as future makers – in the Value creation, in international business and in political business. Preconditions for future viability, investments and innovations as well as appreciation in communication and personal dealings – what is, will be or remain important?

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Moritz Döbler
Editor in Chief, Rheinische Post Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, Düsseldorf
Karl Haeusgen
President, VDMA e. V., Frankfurt am Main
Sarah Ryglewski
Member of the Bundestag, Minister of State to the Federal Chancellor, Berlin, Photo © Fionn Große
Frank Vorrath
Vice President Supply Chain Services, Danfoss Climate Solutions, Danfoss A/S, Nordborg/DK, Advisory Board, BVL
Patrick Burghardt
Head of People & Organizational Development (Daimler Trucks and Busses), Daimler Truck AG, Leinfelden-Echterdingen

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