{"id":96231,"date":"2025-11-07T14:26:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisstrans.brand-architecture.at\/?p=96231"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:33:34","slug":"vnl-swiss-logistics-innovation-day-connects-autonomous-logistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swisstrans.info\/en\/2025\/11\/07\/vnl-swiss-logistics-innovation-day-connects-autonomous-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"VNL Swiss Logistics Innovation Day connects autonomous logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>The logistics sector is facing one of the most profound transformations in its history. Economic, technological, and societal developments are forcing companies to rethink value creation chains. The Association Network Logistics (VNL) frames this change under the motto &#8220;Autonomous Logistics through Networking&#8221; \u2013 and invites to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnl.ch\/de-de\/lid_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swiss Logistics Innovation Day<\/a> in Zofingen on November 25, 2025.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>(Zurich\/Zofingen) Connected systems are considered the foundation of self-regulating logistics, where data flows in real-time, processes respond dynamically, and supply chains interact intelligently. However, networking goes beyond technology: it arises from cooperation, trust, and shared goals among industry, research, start-ups, and politics.<\/p>\n<p>According to a study by the World Economic Forum, Smart Logistics alone can create a value contribution of over 10 billion CHF in logistics and 16 billion CHF for society in Switzerland \u2013 a clear indication of the potential of connected value creation.<\/p>\n<h5>Insights from Research and Practice<\/h5>\n<p>The program brings together leading minds from business, science, and technology. Among the keynote speakers are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anna Chirkova (AMAG) on the future of automated transport fleets<\/li>\n<li>Thomas Laarz (Dassault Syst\u00e8mes) on digital twins in logistics<\/li>\n<li>Oliver Gaede (OGIL) on the interoperability of TMS systems<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Alexander Souza (Algomia) on AI-based planning optimization<\/li>\n<li>Prof. Gianpiero Mattei (SUPSI) on autonomous systems and intermodality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Workshops titled &#8220;Rethink Logistics&#8221; will delve into topics such as supply chain transparency, synchronization of material flows, and automation in the last mile. A start-up corner and a showcase area will provide innovative young companies the opportunity to present their solutions live.<\/p>\n<h5>Networking as a Driver of Innovation<\/h5>\n<p>With around 1,000 member companies from Switzerland and Austria, the VNL promotes exchange between industry, trade, research, and solution providers. The Swiss Logistics Innovation Day serves as the annual highlight of this network \u2013 a meeting point for decision-makers, visionaries, and doers who understand logistics as a driver of a sustainable, resilient, and intelligent society.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnl.ch\/de-de\/lid_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Details and registration here<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Photo: \u00a9 VNL Switzerland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The logistics sector is facing one of the most profound transformations in its history. 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