Digitalization of Supply Chains

More than ever, companies face the challenge of ensuring sustainability, resilience, and profitability in their supply chains simultaneously. With “Shift-Left Logistics”, Siemens provides an innovative approach: integrating logistics considerations early in the product lifecycle to embed efficiency and sustainability from the start. Digital solutions are key – as two real-world examples demonstrate: Daimler Truck leverages digital twin technology to make CO₂ emissions in its inbound network fully transparent and significantly reduce them without compromising competitiveness. Siltronic achieves real-time visibility for 90% of its air freight shipments through advanced tracking solutions – delivering measurable improvements in service and efficiency.

Timetable:

12:00 - 12:10 Uhr: „Loadcarrier onspection: Closing the Gap“ with Stefan Zweigler (Invisium)

12:10 - 12:20 Uhr: „AI Meets Optimization: From Hype to Measurable Supply Chain Impact“ with Dr. Konrad Steiner (Optano)

12:20 - 12:30 Uhr: “Logistics Connects – Companies as Life Savers” with Nicolas Gallenkamp and Niklas Unger (Blut transportiert e. V.)

 

In today’s volatile, high-stakes logistics landscape, success is no longer defined by siloed systems or standalone tools—but by connected networks, shared intelligence, and collaborative execution. In this forward-looking session, Sven Meyer, Regional Sales Manager DACH Alpega, will explore how Collective Intelligence is becoming the most valuable asset in global transport. By uniting shippers, carriers, LSPs, and technology providers on a single digital platform, logistics leaders can unlock end-to-end visibility, resilience, and sustainability at scale. Discover how Alpega’s Digital Transport Platform—powered by Connecta—brings this intelligence to life across procurement, planning, execution, and optimization.

The finalists shortlisted by the jury will get straight to the point – they will present their work in very brief pitches.

Following the pitches, they will answer questions from the jury, whose members will then select the awardee 2025. 

To find out more about the Science Award for SCM, go to https://www.bvl.de/en/sascm

The announcement of the widespread SAP WM marks the beginning of a new era for the manufacturing industry. Many companies are currently faced with the question: “Do we replicate old structures in a new system or do we use this moment to truly transform our warehouse processes?” 
TMG Consultants is presenting its exclusive study “Transformation Warehouse Management System” for the first time at this year's BVL Supply Chain CX. It is based on extensive project experience and new market data and highlights the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this period of upheaval. The analysis identifies three critical pitfalls: inefficient processes, limited market knowledge, and short-sighted architecture decisions. These threaten the ROI of many projects.

Entrepreneurial sustainability instead of IT upgrades, process optimization before system selection: In a talk with Benjamin Hölzle, Director of SCM and Logistics at TMG Consultants, Anita Würmser, managing partner at impact media projects, discusses why many projects fail in terms of return on investment and which strategic decisions determine the success of a WMS transformation in practice.
 

Just as efficient logistics processes are the key to customer satisfaction and competitiveness in online retail, innovation and cooperation are the basic prerequisites for the retail of the future. This session will present the latest EHI study on trends in ‘Shipping and returns management in e-commerce’ as well as the winning entry of this year's ECR Award in the ‘Innovation Excellence’ category, which shows how intelligent logistics enables innovative retail concepts and provides consumers with a new shopping experience.
 

New players with fresh ideas are challenging the logistics and supply chain industry. In three keynote speeches, innovation drivers will show how traditional processes are being rethought, how ideas are turned into marketable solutions, and how established companies can benefit from collaborating with start-ups, incubators, or investors.

The topics: disruptors in logistics, the path from idea to market launch, and cooperation instead of competition. Modern, progressive, and forward-looking – a look at what will drive the industry tomorrow.

Today’s supply chains function less like linear chains and more like dynamic, interconnected networks. This masterclass explores how to manage that complexity through end-to-end connectivity, real-time collaboration, and integrated planning and execution. Learn how leading companies are transforming siloed operations into agile, resilient ecosystems that adapt to constant change. Discover how AI agents support this shift by automating routine tasks and enhancing responsiveness—without replacing human expertise. We'll discuss architecture, use cases, and success factors for building and managing a connected supply chain. Get inspired to take the next step toward a smarter, more adaptive logistics network.

This session sheds light on opposing viewpoints from different economic contexts. For example: Do hoodies and ties divide or unite? Are visionary or traditional views more successful? Is a focus on profitability or innovation-driven experimentation more advisable? And much more.

This talk does not stop at any topic - for better collaboration and better deals in the future.
 

The session provides an overview of the current state of transport logistics in the consumer goods industry and in retail, highlights the transport logistics strategies of market-leading manufacturers and retailers, classifies current transport logistics challenges and ventures an outlook on relevant future developments. With a special thematic focus on transport logistics between manufacturers and retailers, the make-or-buy question and collaboration with logistics service providers, the session lays the foundation for the subsequent Coffee Talk.
 

Digitalization in intralogistics offers great potential, yet many processes still operate in isolation. In this presentation, we will share practical experiences and learnings, showing how data-driven solutions already contribute to optimization. We will also take a look at how warehouse areas and systems could become more connected in the future and which developments may support the path toward integrated intralogistics.

Special achievements in science and research will receive their well-deserved recognition at the BVL Supply Chain CX. 

Production and logistics processes quickly reach their limits with classical IT. Discover how quantum computing is already optimizing demanding scenarios in production logistics faster and more relaible, delivering measurable benefits in efficiency and resilience.
 

This session sheds light on opposing viewpoints from different economic contexts. For example: Do hoodies and ties divide or unite? Are visionary or traditional views more successful? Is a focus on profitability or innovation-driven experimentation more advisable? And much more.

This talk does not stop at any topic - for better collaboration and better deals in the future.