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Logistics is the planning and control of information and goods flows across value chains. New technologies are being used to make logistics more efficient, i.e. smarter. For example, autonomous and system-supported decisions can be made to improve logistics value chains. Smart logistics solutions include last mile logistics apps, last mile logistics platforms, supply chain analytics, and solutions for zero-emission transportation and urban logistics coordination.

Intelligent, networked infrastructure is the cornerstone of smart cities. Technical and structural infrastructure can save resources through intelligent networking. Synergy effects can be formed through better utilization of existing infrastructure. Networked, cloud-based digital offerings enable a rapid response to changing conditions for people and the environment. The aim of smart infrastructure is to conserve resources and avoid pollution by, for example, optimizing and automating processes through their networking so that they save energy. Smart infrastructure includes, among other things, the digitalization of critical infrastructures (roads, railways, ports, airports), digital twins and intelligent transport systems (ITS).

The entire transport spectrum is being transformed into digital solutions, which should enable transparency across different modes of transport. Infrastructure, vehicles, travelers and goods provide information in real time. When this data and information is processed, conclusions can be drawn and an intelligent transport system is created. Data-based, proactive, environmentally sensitive traffic management, Big Data Analytics, real-time traffic control as well as data-based (risk) management are the focus of Digital Transport Solutions.

Technological progress is also changing the mobility sector. Disruptive technologies are innovations that replace existing technologies or completely displace them from the market. These innovations enable companies to offer new products and services or even develop new business models. In mobility, people often talk about megatrends such as, autonomous driving, shared mobility (shared open data platforms), connectivity, electromobility, hyperloop and blockchain technology.

High-performance infrastructures are intelligent infrastructures that use IT to provide information on the entire infrastructure system in order to identify needs and optimize availability and performance requirements. Examples include digital ports, airports, terminals, and smart stations that deliver high infrastructure performance through the use of IoT solutions and 5G communications.

Green - Lean - Smart is about sustainable, efficient logistics supported by modern technologies. Logistics processes are optimized with the help of new technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence) and waste is reduced. In particular, returns, unnecessary journeys and routes are to be minimized with regard to sustainability. The topics here include fast track innovations, innovative material flow planning and control, and cooperative logistics planning.

Resilience means being able to draw on resources in times of crisis. In logistics, resilience means making value chains more resistant in order to ensure long-term security of supply. In this context, there is often talk of supply chain resilience as well as climate-neutral supply chains. In mobility, resilience is necessary to counter external events such as disruptions, accidents or weather extremes and to maintain the transport network. To achieve sustainability and resilience, the focus must be not only on climate change but also on developments such as demographic change and social and economic change.

Digitization in itself is a process in which analog media are converted into bits and bytes so that they can be retrieved in digital form. In digital transformation, it is not just processes that are digitized, but entire business areas. Entirely new business models are created. Within the digital transformation, companies look for innovative solutions and optimize processes. Disruptive technologies, such as the Internet of Things, are used to drive transformation in mobility (e.g., autonomous driving) and logistics (Industry 4.0).