Digital transformation

Only digitizing existing processes will not be enough to prepare companies for the future. Companies must be on their way to a digital transformation.
Optimal use of data for analyses and forecasts, planned implementation with consideration for employees and collaboration with partners in new business models are important aspects of a digital corporate strategy that involves all processes. This is the only way to make the most of new technologies and contribute to a growing and sustainable logistics sector.

STRAUSS

In the STRAUSS research project, VIL, University of Antwerp, UHasselt, KU Leuven, 14 companies and 4 cities will develop a set of algorithms and models to optimize logistics operations in cities. The project focuses on four key logistics flows within cities: waste collection, construction logistics, catering deliveries, and grocery deliveries.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: Regional

BIOloop

The BIOloop project aims to design a decision support tool to analyze and optimize supply chain flows of biomass by-products through optimized logistics with the goal of better connecting supply and demand, ultimately resulting in more high-value bio-based applications for various industries.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation, Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

DISCO

DISCO (Data-driven, Integrated, Synchromodal, Collaborative and Optimized) explores opportunities for secure data sharing via data spaces in urban logistics. Together with the city of Ghent, IMEC & Be-Mobile, VIL will develop the Dynamic Access Control concept into a concrete and applicable system in the Ghent city center, which allows information on access rules to the […]

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: European

SYTaDeL

The SYTADEL (SYnchromodal proTotype for Data Sharing and PLanning) project, part of the c-SBO program led by VIL in collaboration with imec, UAntwerpen, and Vlerick, focuses on implementing data spaces within the logistics industry.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: Regional

ReNEW

ReNEW (Resilience-centric smart, green, Networked EU Inland Waterways) aims to play a key role in the transition of inland navigation – to a smart, green, sustainable and climate resilient sector. The consortium consists of parties from as many as 12 different countries. Several living labs will test solutions, including one in Ghent. Here, a multimodal […]

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation, Hinterland Connection | type: European

SETO

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 […]

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: European

BILOG

In the BILOG project, VIL and UHasselt will develop a methodology that will make Business Intelligence practical for all logistics companies.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation, Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

FlexIn2Log

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.

status: Closed | theme: Digital transformation | type: Regional

Gamification in Logistics

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.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: Regional

Smart Vision

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).

status: Closed | theme: Digital transformation | type: Regional

PILL: Physical Internet Living Lab

The cSBO project PILL, carried out by VIL, imec, and MOBI VUB, aims to enhance logistical processes by utilizing the concept of the Physical Internet. This initiative seeks to make processes more efficient, reliable, flexible, and sustainable. The project will develop an IT system prototype that enables naval ports to integrate into the Physical Internet.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation, Hinterland Connection | type: Regional

Grants for companies and research institutions

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!

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