Driving the future
of logistics forward
Join the most inspiring community of innovators in logistics and supply chain management
More than 50 companies and network partners from over a dozen countries are already actively engaged in the Open Logistic Foundation’s unique and purposeful approach of jointly tackling and advancing digitalisation projects.
From idea to code
Efficiency and sustainability in logistics are collective tasks and require shared responsibility. In the Open Logistics Foundation, companies and organisations jointly develop software – from idea to code. Open source serves us not only as a technical tool, but it also shapes our approach to logistical challenges. In this way, we create interoperability and reduce integration efforts.
BECOME AN INNOVATOR. We offer members of the Foundation the opportunity to exchange ideas with other companies in Working Groups and to jointly develop software in Projects. Accompanied and supported by the neutral experts in our Head Office, they can actively contribute to the digitalisation of logistics and position themselves at the forefront of technological development. Our members include companies of all sizes and with varying levels of digital maturity, as well as associations and organisations from logistics and complementary sectors.
BECOME AN ADOPTER. The software that is developed by our members in the Projects is published in our Open Logistics Repository. There, it is freely available for download to all companies, including non-members. They can integrate and use the software in their IT systems using their own resources or with the support of external service providers.
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The open source development model is our guiding principle for open collaboration between companies and for innovation in logistics. We promote this at the events we organise for our members and the industry, and at the conferences, symposia, and trade fairs in which we participate.
IHK Außenwirtschaftstag NRW (AWT NRW)
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What our members say
In the Open Logistics Foundation, companies from logistics and IT pool their strengths to jointly shape the digital infrastructure of the future. Through collaboration, they create added value that they could not achieve alone – while continuing to maintain their competitive edge.
Michael Gschwandtner
»We believe in digitalization as we strongly trust in people. Best ideas mostly arise from a group of motivated people, working together on solutions for mutual challenges and creating better results.«
Ulrich Buhrmann
Execuive Director, iteratec
»We are pleased to be working with industry leaders on several projects to develop new standards that solve the most pressing challenges in logistics. We are convinced that our customers gain a competitive advantage when our work is based on open source. It also strengthens our relationship with our customers.«
Franz Kloock
Head of Product Management, Translogica
»By participating in the Open Logistics Foundation, we have the opportunity to jointly develop innovative solutions that we can then integrate into our transport management system for our customers.«
Dr. Stephan Peters
Member of the Board, Rhenus
»We see IT as possibly the most important driver of innovation today – for our sector and beyond. We are convinced that we can only achieve digitalisation in logistics together. Connectivity, compatibility and interoperability of IT systems in logistics beyond company boundaries is our clear objective.«
Dr. Harald Göbel
COO, Viastore Software
»Digitalisation only works if we understand it comprehensively. We are happy to be part of an initiative that works together to develop solutions for uniform processes in the digital value chain.«
Gerry Daalhuisen
Product Unit Lead Dock Scheduling & Yard Management, Transporeon
»Through this collaboration, we are poised not only to enhance our own capabilities but also to contribute to the collective progress of the logistics sector, ensuring a more efficient, structured, unified, sustainable and innovative future for all supply chain stakeholders.«
