Be part of a community that’s driving change

The Open Logistics Foundation unites innovative and open-minded individuals in a collaborative effort to promote open source projects, implement standards, and actively drive the digital transformation of the logistics industry.

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Push solutions for the benefit of your company – and the entire industry

We welcome companies and organisations from the logistics and supply chain management industry, as well as related sectors. There are two types of membership to choose from. Membership fees are calculated according to a company’s overall annual turnover.

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Solution member

If you want to collaborate on open source projects with other industry professionals, choose the solution membership. Through this membership, your organisation is entitled to:

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lead one Working Group
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participate in Working Groups for an unlimited period of time

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provide the maintainer (i.e. chief developer) for one project

Membership fees range from 2,500 to 35,000 euros.

Strategic member

If you want to play a key role in shaping the Foundation’s agenda, you should become a strategic member. Through this membership, your organisation is entitled to:

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lead as many Working Groups as you like
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provide maintainers for any number of projects
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propose candidates for the Boards and send experts to the Steering Committees

Membership fees range from 25,000 to 250,000 euros.

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Portrait Matjaz Auflic

Matjaž Auflič

Technical Director, Trinet Informatika

»By joining the Open Logistics Foundation, we reinforce our commitment to open standards and interoperability, ensuring that our logistics solutions support seamless, efficient, and future-proof digital workflows. Together, we aim to shape a more connected and standardized logistics ecosystem.«

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Hans Togtema

CEO, Collect + Go

»The Open Logistics Foundation helps us to shape thinking, share worlds and strengthen networks.«

All important documents are available download here

Membership application form

DOWNLOAD (pdf, 982.48 KB)

Membership fees

DOWNLOAD (pdf, 71.46 KB)

Rules of participation

DOWNLOAD (pdf, 103.58 KB)

Statutes Open Logistics e. V. English

DOWNLOAD (pdf, 113.02 KB)

Although you can complete the form on a computer, you must still print it out and sign it, as we require your personal signature for legal purposes.

How the Open Logistics Foundation can help your company

Becoming a member of the Open Logistics Foundation is a strategic decision that has significant internal and external impact. A membership will strengthen your company, organisation, and employees in the long term.

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Expand your network by being part of an agile and creative international community.

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Gain know-how by engaging in an environment characterised by technological progress.

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Boost your profile as a provider of innovative technology and services.
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Strengthen your employer brand – especially when it comes to attracting top IT experts.
WHY OPEN SOURCE IS SO IMPORTANT
HOW COLLABORATION WORKS
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READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

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Do you have any questions about membership in the Open Logistics Foundation or its activities? Get in touch to discuss opportunities for your company or organisation.

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