Logiconomi - a platform for trends and innovations in logistics
Logiconomi is a communication platform, created by Toyota Material Handling Europe, to identify and understand challenges, trends and emerging technologies in the logistics industry. The aim is to support all players active in the logistics industry with insights and inspiration for improved logistics operations and to develop the knowledge and experience of people in the Toyota organisation. The Logiconomi communication platform shares information through bi-annual events. It also introduces solutions to industry challenges with Logiconomi Connections.
Listening and learning
Toyota’s research and innovation team is continuously monitoring trends and new technologies in the industry. This includes collaboration with key sources of information such as industry associations, leading consultancies and innovation forums.
One of the most important sources of information is through discussions with customers who provide real-world insights to daily challenges in logistics operations. In short, listening and learning is key to the concept of Logiconomi.
Logiconomi Connections
Innovative solution providers
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, logistics managers often seek solutions to common problems. The Logiconomi Connections programme is designed to support the industry by identifying innovative solution providers for typical challenges. Whilst the solution providers featured in the Logiconomi Connections programme may in some cases have restricted geographical coverage, they nevertheless illustrate methods and technologies to improve performance and efficiency.
Understanding customers’ needs
The solutions offered in the Logiconomi Connections programme address a diverse range of problems and challenges in logistics operations. There are no limits to the creativity and innovation of the solution providers, other than a clear focus on improved logistics operations and an understanding of customers’ needs.
Find a Logiconomi Connection to help you with your challenges
The Connections are grouped into categories.
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Logiconomi 2025
Theme
The theme of the event was ‘Enabling Sustainable Performance’. High profile experts from leading companies shared their knowledge and experience in keynote presentations, classroom sessions and discussion areas, presenting the latest technologies and giving insights to the trends that are driving the logistics industry today. There was also a showcase of new, innovative solutions, presented by creative start-up companies (Logiconomi Connections), who are working hard to improve efficiency, productivity and sustainability in the world of logistics.
Time & place
Founded in 600 BC, Marseille is rich in history and is the oldest city in France. Today, Marseille is one of the major ports of the Mediterranean Sea and is the commercial capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - one of France's fastest growing regions. The Palais du Pharo is a palace in Marseille, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. After having hosted a School of Medicine, it became a congress and convention centre.
A selection of speakers
Astronaut and Ambassador of the Earth
André Kuipers
Looking at the world from a different perspective
Solution Manager for Warehousing, Vanderlande
Susanne Schouten
Using AI to improve warehouse performance
EMEA Manufacturing Managing Director, Microsoft
Ygal Levy
Microsoft's focus on AI in logistics
Head of Corporate Sales, Toyota Motor Europe
Emmanuel Baune
Optimised mobility emissions on the road
CEO and co-founder, Ecovadis
Pierre-François Thaler
The positive power of sustainability
CEO and co-founder, Gideon
Josip Cesic
The vision of AI-powered robots
Snr director of Sales, Boston Dynamics
Nicolas De Keijser
Robotics in logistics today - and tomorrow
Product Sales Specialist for Omniverse, Nvidia
Tua Asplund Hyllienmark
Physical AI in logistics
Impressions of the event
“There are a lot of people. Great networking, super interesting presentations from all the companies that are here.”
Johan Sandersson, INGKA
“First of all, the location: it was beautiful. I think it’s quite an inspirational event, where you have a lot of visions and ideas of how you can go into the future.”
Mervin Cho, B&S
“If we are talking about automation, people are the most important thing right now. For me it has been a really great opportunity to meet people from Toyota, some other customers.”
Eva Santamarta, Moving Robots
Insights from the 2025 forum will be shared later in our knowledge library
Past Logiconomi forums
Logiconomi Forums are normally biennial events that provide a key meeting opportunity for logistics professionals to hear from industry leaders, presenting key trends and technologies. They also allow for discussion and workshops on key topics. They typically host over 500 delegates and are held in different locations across Europe, conducted in English.
It all started in Mjölby, Sweden, January 2018
The first Logiconomi Forum was held at Toyota Material Handling’s factory and HQ in Mjölby, Sweden. It provided delegates with the opportunity to visit the company’s research and development centre and gain valuable insights through presentations from Volvo Venture Capital, leading robotics expert Randall van Poelvoorde and futurist Dr. Patrick Dixon.
In logistics, standing still is not an option
Two more events followed. The 2019 Logiconomi Forum took place at SugarCity, Amsterdam and the 2022 edition in Handelsbeurs, right in the centre of Antwerp, and at Logiville, a logistics innovation centre close to the city.