Strategy workshop on the logistics scenario in mega cities 2020

Together with Siemens AG, Fraunhofer IML conducted two strategic workshops. Logistics use cases for mega-cities in 2020 were examined. The aim was to evaluate possibilities for transferring network planning methods from the computer and telecommunications world to urban logistics systems.

Analysis and methodology

In the workshops:

• Future scenarios from Siemens compared with the logistics experience of Fraunhofer IML
• Network planning methods applied to logistics processes
• Exemplary implementations for innovative urban logistics systems developed

Results and benefits

The strategic analyses led to:

• New approaches to optimizing logistics in mega-cities
• Transfer of IT network methods to urban transportation infrastructures
• Insights for the development of forward-looking logistics strategies