As the Spearhead Cluster for Logistics, VIL carries out innovative research projects with and for companies, supported by VLAIO or the European Commission. These projects fall within one of VIL’s areas of expertise and include both applied and scientific research.
The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of companies through innovation.
SETO is developing an innovative digital solution that gives authorities real-time access to all the information needed for the smart enforcement of transport and safety legislation at the press of a single button. This reduces the administrative burden and ensures more efficient and consistent supervision. SETO uses advanced information exchange technologies and extends the system […]
Cooperative and Interconnected Green delivery solutions The GREENLOG project investigates new innovative methods for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable urban logistics. In this project, the main focus is on better cooperation between all players that are part of the urban logistics ecosystem. Within Flanders, the cities of Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen are joining forces to […]
In the BILOG project, VIL and UHasselt will develop a methodology that will make Business Intelligence practical for all logistics companies.
Through the ‘FlexIn²Log’ project, VIL and Sirris aim to help the manufacturing industry gain practical experience in improving the flexibility and efficiency of the supply chain to the production floor.
The project “Gamification in Logistics” aims to use game-like principles and play techniques in a professional setting to help integrate logistics workers from various disadvantaged groups into the workplace more effectively.
Green Last Mile (e-Pack) is a project in which VIL and partner VITO aims to assist web shops, logistics service providers, and consumers in making sustainable choices. VIL will develop a systematic calculation method and tool that web shops and logistics service providers can use to provide transparency to consumers regarding the impact of their […]
The ‘Gateway2Britain’ project will achieve a green corridor to make trade between Flanders and the United Kingdom more efficient. The project is being carried out by VIL and Deloitte on behalf of Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). Funds from the BAR (Brexit Adjustment Reserve) of the European Union will be released for this purpose.
The circular economy remains integral to the transition to a sustainable society. The extensive Flemish chemical sector also has its eyes on a circular future. VIL and VITO, together with the logistics, recycling, and chemistry sectors, want to take important steps in developing Flanders as a plastics recycling hub for Europe.
In the pharmaceutical sector, a smooth process from start to finish is crucial for success, especially when it comes to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP). The logistics of these types of medicines are complex due to specific requirements regarding temperature, reliability, and traceability. With the ATMP Logistics project, VIL aims to address these challenges by […]
VIL’s Smart Vision project aims to gain practical experience with the latest generation of vision technology and application software in the Flemish logistics sector. The project seeks to increase productivity and efficiency in logistics operations and create value, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In this project, VIL will develop an innovative, digitized logistics collaboration model that aims to give the Flemish ornamental floriculture plant sector a strong chance of establishing a viable business model for the future.
Innovation is important. Innovation makes for better margins, for a better world, but innovation is not always easy and success is not always guaranteed. It also requires substantial investment and resources.
That is why you can rely on the expertise of VIL and a reserved budget for innovation projects related to logistics!
