Berlin-Brandenburg Conference 2008: "Logistics and innovation - success in a networked Europe" in VW Vertriebszentrum Ludwigsfelde
With a modern multi-modal infrastructure and a rich research landscape, the metropolitan region Berlin-Brandenburg is a perfect logistics location. With 150,000 employees, the logistics and transport sector is one of the most important business sectors in the capital region. Innovation in logistics is the key topic to further develop the logistics sector not only in Berlin-Brandenburg. Hence, it is crucial to identify current barriers to further development, anticipate major technological challenges and respond with innovative logistics solutions. IT, RFID, safety, satellite navigation and optical communication are only some of the new areas relevant for future development of the sector.
The conference aims at combining an applied view at logistics challenges with an intermediary perspective on innovation support and a scientific perspective on future trends. Central areas will be introduced by internationally known keynote speakers, the business perspective will also be represented by companies from the region introducing recent logistics challenges, barriers and solutions. The following questions are in the centre of interest:
- In which technological fields is a need for further innovation to enhance logistic processes in the future out of a business perspective? Which are the current barriers to logistics innovation and for further development of the sector? How do businesses use available support infrastructures?
- How do cluster initiatives, technology transfer organisations and centres of excellence promote logistics innovation in regional companies? Are there models to better facilitate cooperation between research and industry?
- What are the expected future challenges for logistic processes and logistics management out of a research perspective in different regions of Europe?
Innovation related staff in companies with logistics challenges and logistics solutions, researchers as well as project managers of cluster initiatives and technology transfer organisations from all European countries are invited.