About Us

BVL
International Supply Chain Network

The nonprofit association BVL Bundesvereinigung Logistik, founded in 1978, is an unique network bringing together more than 11,000 specialists and leading figures from the worlds of industry, commerce, services and science, who are actively involved in the business of logistics and supply chain management. Core objective is to convey the importance of SCM and logistics, as well as to advance their application and development.

The BVL ...

  • is an open platform for people who are passionately committed to logistics and supply chain management worldwide
  • is an active community whose members “move mountains” with enthusiasm - and who learn with and from each other
  • communicates the importance of logistics and supply chain management
  • promotes the exchange of knowledge and experience
  • drives the ongoing development of the sector
  • is non-profit, objective and independent
  • does not represent special interests

Services of BVL ...

  • Events – free and fee-based events to spread knowledge and promote networking
  • Knowledge – Logistics Indicator, research, Web platforms, webinars and seminars, academy
  • Publications – studies, position papers, conference proceedings, green papers, guidance documents
  • Supply Chain Day – working together to promote image, awareness and acceptance
  • Awards – inspiration for logistics in industry and academia

40 Years

founded in Bremen in 1978, the BVL quickly grew into a comprehensive network for German and international logistics

Membermix

more than 60% of the BVL members are logistics and SCM from industry and trade, potential customers and partners

Knowledge

BVL offers congresses, expert forums and free regional group events for the exchange of knowledge and experience

Members
worldwide

11,000+

Regional groups
in Germany

28

International Chapters

10

Representatives worldwide

6

Team Chapter Russia

Mirco Nowak

Chairperson
CEO, LUNO-Group

Kirill Vlasov

Vice-Chairperson
CEO, STS Logistics

Axel Hartmann

Vice-Chairperson
CEO, AKSIS Real Estate
„Inspire • Encourage • Act“ It’s time to get to grips with the big issues. Far-reaching political and social change on both national and international level combined with the dynamic pace of technological development call for committed action, courage and mutual inspiration. The International Supply Chain Conference 2019 in Berlin offers opportunities for the international exchange of knowledge and experience. -> 23rd - 25th of October, 2019
"Logistics paves the way!"  On the BVL Supply Chain Day, companies from the industrial, trading and logistics services sectors took visitors behind the scenes of logistics and supply chain management. Participants gained an insight into the wide variety of logistics and supply chain management activities performed every day. Institutes opened their doors and showcased their logistics and supply chain management projects. -> 16th of April, 2020
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