Making business and society stronger
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The Open Logistics Foundation promotes the digitalisation of the logistics industry through open source. Your support helps innovations achieve a breakthrough and secures a lasting impact.
Driving logistics and serving society
Logistics and supply chain management are the backbone of the European economy and make an important contribution to society. To remain competitive, the logistics industry must continually improve its processes, becoming more sustainable and resilient.
Our open source approach fosters innovation and industry welfare by:
- Promoting open, collaborative technology to create de facto standards for more efficient, sustainable supply chains.
- Expanding cross-border cooperation to strengthen global supply chains.
- Enhancing R&D to stay ahead of trends in logistics and supply chain management.
- Improving digital education and attracting skilled labour for the digital and green transformation.
When commodities are in focus, publishing open source results ensures that software and hardware code remains a public resource, which benefits both the industry and society — much like transport infrastructure.
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Good for the industry, better for everyone: Support the Open Logistics Foundation with your endowment or donation.

Why make an endowment or donation?
Economic and social impact
Your support drives the digitalisation of logistics, resulting in faster deliveries, reduced resource consumption and a more sustainable future that benefits the economy and society.
Investments in innovations
By supporting the Open Logistics Foundation, your company will be positioned as a pioneer in the digital transformation of logistics, giving it a competitive edge in a dynamic market.
Progress as a commitment
By promoting open source, you enhance your company’s image as a socially responsible and forward-thinking leader, valued by customers and partners.
Endowments: Strengthening the industry
Entrepreneurs who share the vision of the Open Logistics Foundation can make an endowment, investing in the future of logistics and their own company. We welcome companies that aim to combine economic and social responsibility to strengthen the logistics sector and society. As an endower, you will join a lively and inspiring network of international and innovative companies and individuals, investing in the future of logistics. You will be invited to selected network events and regularly informed about progress. We would be happy to discuss your commitment and the modalities of an endowment with you personally.
Donations: Promoting logistics solutions
A shared commitment to open source in logistics and supply chain management leads to continuous improvements, innovations and best practices for the entire industry. By financially supporting the work of our Working Groups and Projects, new developments can be driven forward and implemented more quickly. Your one-off or monthly donations flow directly and immediately into our day-to-day work. If you would like to donate to a specific project or cause, we will be happy to advise you in a personal meeting.
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Open Logistics Foundation
IBAN: DE63 4405 0199 0001 1460 17
BIC: DORTDE33XXX
Please state the keyword ‘Donation’ and your full address when making the transfer so that we can send you a confirmation once we have received your donation.
Endowments and donations go to the Open Logistics Foundation, a non-profit and commonbenefit foundation under private law within the meaning of Section 1 of the Foundation Act for the state of North Rhine Westphalia, based in Dortmund. The Open Logistics Foundation is recognised as a tax-privileged foundation. If you live outside of Germany or your organisation is based outside of Germany, please ask your tax advisor whether your donation or endowment is tax-deductible.
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Thorsten Hülsmann
CFO, Open Logistics Foundation
+49 (0) 173 5439548