Timo Landener

Fresh food delivered by cargo bike? Yes, we’re testing that right in the heart of Munich. For our customers in Munich’s city center, receiving non-refrigerated goods by e-truck or cargo bike is nothing new. Now, we’re taking the next step: we’re testing whether electrically assisted cargo bikes can also transport chilled food reliably and cost-efficiently on the very last mile. Our team at DACHSER Food Logistics Munich is testing two cooling technologies in real-life urban conditions, supported by innovative partners: B4B Logistics, GreenZen Solutions by DENSO and MBM. We just presented our test bikes at a press event in Munich’s new bike logistics hub with the city’s Mayor Dieter Reiter. So how does it work? One configuration uses an active cooling system that runs on batteries, while the other uses fans and cold packs for passive cooling. The deliveries are dispatched from our site in Neufahrn and transshipped at a new urban logistics hub near Munich’s iconic Paketposthalle—currently the largest cargo bike hub in Germany. Of course, the cold chain must never be interrupted.   At the transport logistic trade fair, I had the opportunity to take a closer look at these new cargo bike solutions. I’m curious to see how they perform in practice.  Special thanks to branch manager Martin Jilge and his team on the ground, and to Managing Director Stefan Behrendt for driving innovation and sustainability in our Food Logistics business line.  I’m convinced that projects like these are bringing us closer to our vision of more sustainable urban deliveries. #FoodLogistics #Logistics #EmissionFreeDelivery 

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For me, the most rewarding outcome of hosting a professional networking event is seeing people find the right placce to share, learn and inspire one another. Last evening in Stuttgart, procurement and supply chain executives from diverse industries gathered to discuss today’s most pressing challenges. The room was not only “rich” in purchasing volume, but also in the collective expertise required to manage complex supply chains. 🔑 My key takeaway: Procurement and supply chain leaders are playing pivotal roles in shaping the success of the organizations. To drive real impact, we must: ✅ Bring outside-in perspectives and foster #Collaboration between suppliers and internal stakeholders (R&D, manufacturing, finance and business leaders). ✅ Use #Data #Transparency to make informed decisions, highlight trade-offs, and create alternatives. ✅ #Think and #Act for the enterprise as a whole - not for siloed KPIs. ✅ Solve business problems holistically; use the languages of stakeholders -linking cost savings to working capital, inventory reduction, cash position, revenue growth, customer retention and sustainability. ✅ In Europe, we have what it takes to make meaningful change - Procurement and Supply Chain executives must #dare to lead, drive cross-functional collaboration, and integrate key suppliers to build resilient supply chains. Thanks everyone for your engagement and insights. Thanks to my wonderful co-host Andy Koehler, Philippe Wolff, Guillaume BOTHIER. 📩 If you’re a procurement or supply chain leader who would like to be part of these high-energy, peer-driven conversations, feel free to DM me. #bestpracticesharing #procurement #supplychainmanagement #leadforward #peersupport #professionalnetwork #thoughtleadership #daretolead

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