Area of Innovation - Pitches for the take-away value

Best practice to take away! Short presentations on great ideas and projects.

Vote for who should be on stage at the BVL Supply Chain CX! Use the opportunity to distribute up to 5 votes (one vote per proposal).

You can see the Top 5 on Thursday, 24 October 09:30-10:15 on the Deep Dive Stage in the Expo Area.

The following suggestions are available:

1. Navid Julian Sardarabady, Duale HS BaWü
   The presentation deals with the challenges faced by SMEs in transport logistics when selecting and evaluating suitable digitalization technologies. A systematic procedure is presented that simplifies the decision-making process and makes the economic impact transparent.
2. Adithya Narayanan Rajesh, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli Production Engineering, India
   A new study shows that the single picker model in warehouse picking is 44% more productive than the picker-helper model, as it eliminates idle time and fully utilizes the workforce. By reducing non-value-adding tasks, such as excessive walking, significant labor cost savings have been achieved.
3. Eitan Hefetz, Arvist AI, Israel
   The company provides specialized computer vision AI solutions for logistics and warehouse operations that improve safety, quality and inventory accuracy. By integrating with existing infrastructure, the company optimizes yard and dock operations and provides real-time alerts to increase operational efficiency.
4. Stefan Gärtner, LogistikPlan GmbH, Logistics consulting
   The expansion of a logistics site during ongoing operations requires the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and precise planning in order to secure future growth and respond flexibly to market requirements. A successful expansion takes into account capacity forecasting and the use of flexible warehouse technology, whereby the balancing act between automation and manual flexibility is particularly challenging.
5. Michael Bastille, MYTHERESA, Logistics
   The company opted for the location at Leipzig/Halle Airport due to the excellent transport connections, which enable fast deliveries, as well as other factors such as the high quality of life and availability of labor. Thanks to the existing industry network and the support of Netzwerk Logistik Mitteldeutschland e.V., the relocation went smoothly, enabling successful integration into the region.
6. Dr. Philipp Hüning, Logistikbude GmbH, Software development
   The company is revolutionising returnable packaging management by automating pallet exchange and pallet account reconciliation using AI technology, which significantly reduces personnel costs and processing times. By integrating existing systems such as WMS and ERP, bookings and account reconciliations are processed automatically, allowing companies to benefit both economically and ecologically.
7. Robert Verhoeven, DistriSort Projects BV DistriSort Projects BV
   The current project shows how over 30,000 items of clothing can be picked in 5 hours with minimal technical complexity and just 4 employees. By using a standard fashion and article sorter, the solution was implemented in just 6 months and offers efficient optimisation for medium-sized to large companies.
8. Felix Kathöfer, KATMA Engineering GmbH, Automation/Services
   The presentation ‘Lorry load compartment cleaning’ deals with the simple and efficient cleaning of lorry load compartments, an often overlooked but important topic in logistics. An easy-to-understand solution is presented that solves the problem quickly and effectively.
9. Robin Schmidt, auto.mates solutions GmbH IT, Automation solutions
   The company wants to share its knowledge and experience to show how software robots can help increase efficiency, reduce errors and cut costs in the logistics industry and other sectors. In our presentation, we will present concrete case studies that illustrate the benefits of automation in practice.
10. Massoud Koshan, Koiotech Gmb, LogTech
    The company has developed AI-based software for the precise measurement of complex freight in logistics. By working closely with leading logistics companies, we have gained valuable insights into the industry and would like to share our experience of digital transformation in logistics.
11. Victor Kaupe, BASF Coatings GmbH, Chemistry
    As a logistics unit in the chemical industry, the company has been promoting ergonomics since 2017 through the use of exoskeletons and ComputerMyoGraphy to facilitate manual work and visualise muscle strain. Our initiatives aim to create healthier workplaces and improve the work-life balance of our employees in the long term.