Boot Camp Digitization in Logistics: Predictive Logistics

March 20-22, 2024

3 - day - workshop

On-Campus Event

KLU Campus in Hamburg

March 10, 2024

Application Deadline

Language

English

Bachelor Students

Target Group

KLU Workshop Certificate

Certificate

Unlock the Future of Logistics with Predictive Precision!

Embark on a thrilling journey into the cutting-edge realm of Predictive Logistics!  Join us for an immersive 3-day workshop where innovation meets opportunity, and the future of supply chain management unfolds.

  • Explore Real-world Challenges: Dive into captivating business cases provided by Bonprix. Confront the complexities of logistics head-on and strategize to overcome obstacles in a dynamic learning environment.
  • Powered by IBM Technologies: Harness the power of IBM technologies to analyze, predict, and optimize. Learn how to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to unravel the mysteries of supply chain dynamics.
  • H‍ands-on Solutions: Roll up your sleeves and get ready for hands-on experience! Collaborate with fellow students, guided by industry experts, to devise innovative solutions for the real challenges faced by Bonprix.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals from the logistics industry, build relationships with like-minded peers, and gain insights into the ever-evolving landscape of predictive logistics.

Why Attend?

  • Gain practical insights into predictive logistics.
  • Solve real-world challenges using IBM technologies.
  • Network with industry experts and fellow students.
  • Elevate your skills and knowledge in supply chain management.

Who is it for? The free 3-day workshop is targeted to interested Bachelor students with business administration, business informatics, business mathematics or business engineering backgrounds. NO PROGRAMING SKILLS REQUIRED! 

Partner Companies

Work with experts from the field

Christian Gebhard, Customer Success Manager Architect at IBM Technology D-A-CH
Christian Gebhard

Customer Success Manager Architect

IBM Technology D-A-CH

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Prof. Dr. André Ludwig, Publications Associate Professor of Computer Science in Logistics
Prof. Dr. André Ludwig

Professor of Logistics Information Systems

Leipzig University

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Dr. Iurii Konovalenko, Data Scientist
Dr. Iurii Konovalenko

Data Scientist

bonprix Handelsgesellschaft mbH (OTTO Group)

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Julian Kreiss

Project Manager Supply Chain 4.0

Baitech Data GmbH

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Matthias Rothfuchs, Managing Partner

Managing Partner

Baitech Data GmbH

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Jonas Zeuner

Co-Founder & CTO

toern GmbH

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Prabesh Dhakal

Data Scientist

bonprix Handelsgesellschaft mbH (OTTO Group)

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Boot Camp Digitization in Logistics!

For three days, international students meet at KLU to work with top-experts on real-life cases from the world of logistics and with the tools of digitalization! Leading companies, present real-life case studies for which students have to work on initial solutions. Our technology partner IBM provides students with the necessary digital tools to develop the first prototypes.

Agenda

11:00 - 11:30Registration and Welcome Coffee
11:30 - 11:45Welcome address (KLU)
11:45 - 12:15Introduction to technology platform (IBM) 
12:15 - 12:45Introduction to case company and tasks (bonprix)
12:45 - 13:30Break
13:30 - 13:50Boot Camp goals and expected results (KLU)
13:50 - 14:10Pitch 1: toern - peer-to-peer return management 
14:10 - 14:30Pitch 2: Baitech data - predictive retail
14:30 - 15:00Technical hands-on tutorial (IBM)
15:00 - 15:30

Coffee Break 

15:30 - 15:40Group Assignment (KLU)
15:40 - 18:00Technical hands-on tutorial (IBM)
18:00 Get-together

9:00 - 9:15Welcome back, Organization of Day 2
9:15 - 9:45Deep dive data understanding (bonprix)
9:45 - 12:30

Case exploration

  • Students analyse the case questions and search for relevant information
  • Students prepare questions to case presenter, technology provider and faculty
Feedback
  • Case presenter, technology provider and faculty provide feedback to the questions
12:30 - 13:30Lunch break
13:30 - 15:30

Case work

  • Each group develops first technological approaches and investigates on relevant business cases
  • Each group prepares a short presentation about their proposed approaches and ideas for business cases
15:30 - 17:00

Elevator pitches (5 minutes per group) 

  • Each group presents their proposed approach and ideas for business cases for their case
  • Case presenter, technology provider, and faculty provide feedback 
17:00 - open end

Case work and Hackathon

  • Each group continues working on their case
 19:00 - open end

Pizza feast

  • Pizza will be provided

09:00 - 10:00

Case work

  • Each group finalises the case work
  • Each group prepares a short presentation of the results (10-15 min)
10:00 - 13:00

Final presentations

  • Each group presents their solution (10 - 15 min)
  • Case presenter and technology provider assess and evaluate the proposed solution
13:00 - 13:45Lunch break
13:45 - 14:30

Career perspectives and study programs

  • KLU presents graduate study programs
  • bonprix, IBM inform students about job opportunities, career perspectives and respective requirements
14:30 - 15:00Closure, hand out of Certificates
15:30End of Boot Camp

Event Organization

A portrait of Ksenia Ramaj.
Ksenia Ramaj

Master of Science International Management Student

Kühne Logistics University

Kendra Triblet

Program Manager

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