Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik IML

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) is a leading research institute for applied logistics research in Germany, Europe, and worldwide. Founded in 1981, the institute works in all areas of internal and external logistics and develops solutions for companies that can be directly applied in practice[1][3].

• Material Flow Systems: Development and implementation of material flow systems, including planning, feasibility studies, and prototype production[5].
• Corporate Logistics: Design of business processes, process chain management, and simulation tools for optimizing logistics processes[5].
• Traffic and Environment: Concepts for circular economy, avoidance and utilization of resources, as well as environmentally friendly traffic logistics[5].
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT): Research and development of AI applications for optimizing logistics processes and IoT solutions to increase efficiency[1][3].

The mission of Fraunhofer IML is to develop innovative solutions for companies through applied research while promoting sustainability and efficiency in logistics. The institute's values include close collaboration with industry, fostering innovation, and enhancing sustainability in logistics[2][3].

• Silicon Economy: Development of a decentralized, federal, and open platform economy in Germany and Europe[1][3].
• ForestGuard: Project to promote transparency and efficiency in supply chains to demonstrate deforestation-free supply chains[5].
• Digital Hub Logistics: Support for start-ups in developing digital products and business models[1][3].

Fraunhofer IML has locations in Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Hamburg, Prien am Chiemsee, and Beijing. It collaborates closely with the Technical University of Dortmund and other international institutions[1][3]. The management of the Fraunhofer Alliance Traffic is also based in Dortmund[1].

• 1 - https://www.iml.fraunhofer.de/de/unser-institut/Institutsprofil.html
• 2 - https://www.iml.fraunhofer.de/de/fuer-unternehmen.html
• 3 - https://www.iml.fraunhofer.de/en/institute_profile.html
• 4 - https://www.fraunhofer.de/en/about-fraunhofer.html
• 5 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraunhofer-Institut_f%C3%BCr_Materialfluss_und_Logistik