Deep-seated innovation in the logistics industry
It is one of the logistics bottlenecks in the Netherlands: we have relatively little innovative knowledge and too few highly educated employees in the logistics industry. Above all, they are not equally distributed throughout the industry, but are chiefly employed by the larger shippers. The program plan SME Knowledge Dissemination develops countless initiatives to inspire and entice cooperation in innovation in logistics and supply chain management, reinforcing Dutch business.
The logistics industry in the Netherlands mainly comprises small companies. There is often too little time in these small companies for the calm consideration of future plans for the company and the industry because day-to-day business predominates. But it is essential, if the companies want to continue to play a role in the global market with competition from countries where, for example, labor is cheaper than in the Netherlands.
Dinalog helps entrepreneurs with innovation for their companies. With considering smart solutions and operating in a network of kindred spirits: scientists, entrepreneurs, line organizations, government agencies and students. Dinalog is the place for SME companies to meet others and to experiment with new ideas.
Knowledge Distribution Centers
A Knowledge Distribution Center (KDC) is the center in a region for SMEs for question about knowledge and innovation. Across Holland, there are six knowledge DCsDinalog Lab
Dinalog Lab is a test, development and experimental laboratory, in an open innovation environment. Companies with potentially pioneering innovations can build a prototype here to take the next step in the development of this innovation.Conversion Factory
Scientific knowledge is unlocked in the Conversion Factory and converted into transferrable knowledge about products and services for the industry.Support
SME support consists of various means to help starting innovation in your company, or to solve problems you encounter in a sustainable and innovative way.Dinalog supply chain innovation workshop
In the Dinalog Experience visitors get inspired by demonstrations of new technology, and interactive games and presentations.Incubator
Supporting innovative start-up companies in Logistics and Supply Chain managementSessions Dinalog on Tour
In 2010, a start was made with weekly breakfast sessions. In 2011 the program was extended by introducing company specials and seminars throughout the country.RELATED USERS
Harry van den van den Hoff
Program Coordinator at DINALOG, Dutch Institute for Advanced LogisticsRELATED FILES
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Dinalog is driven by open innovation. Therefore we welcome interesting innovative projects and initiatives and show them on our website. If you want to share your project with other logistics professionals please contact webmaster Bram de Regt deregt@dinalog.nl.
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