Food4CE is excited to announce an upcoming online workshop, organized by the Slovenian ORbITaLA Innovation Hub, focused on “Sustainable logistics: transport optimisation, electric vehicles and external support – outsourcing of transportation”.
The workshop will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, 29th January 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CET).
It will be held in Slovenian language.
What to expect:
This event offers valuable insights for businesses engaged in food delivery and logistics. Join us for a practical workshop that delves into key strategies for optimizing transport costs, adopting electric vehicles, and integrating outsourcing into logistics processes. Designed for anyone managing transport operations, delivering food products, or considering a transition to electric vehicles, this workshop provides actionable advice to help you reduce transport expenses and enhance your business efficiency.
Agenda highlights:
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Delivery by our own vehicles: Practical advice and key guidelines |
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Transport costs and calculation Dr. Maršenka Marksel (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture, University of Maribor) |
Key factors influencing transport costs: distances, logistics strategies, cargo sizes, frequency of deliveries. Special emphasis will be given to practical examples for accurate cost calculations, considering different vehicle types, distances and package sizes. |
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Buying an electric vehicle and possible subsidies Dr. Maršenka Marksel (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture, University of Maribor) |
The benefits of electric vehicles, practical guidelines for selection and purchasing of a vehicle tailored to the needs of local food providers. The workshop will also present cost calculations for the purchase, maintenance and use of electric vehicles. |
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Optimisation of transport routes Martin Pečar (OmniOpti Ltd.) |
A practical demonstration of the optimisation process: from data import to the optimised route. |
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Outsourcing: how to organise food delivery efficiently |
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Klemen Hartman, Krapše Ltd.
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Choosing an external transport operator – a presentation of various practical examples of cooperation with external logistics providers. |
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Alen Kahvedzic, Pošta Slovenije Ltd. |
Presentation of the possibilities of sending food products via Pošta Slovenije (types of products, delivery times, approximate delivery costs and payment methods (by consignment, monthly lump sum). |
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Andrej Cipola, Murska transport Ltd.
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Possibilities to transport fruit, vegetables, dairy products and meat in vehicles with a two-regime temperature system (+5/-20 C). The company carries out transport operations and rents a variety of vehicles: refrigerators, two-regime trailers. |
Why attend?
Participants will gain practical advice and means to make their logistics operations more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.
Registration:
To join this workshop, register by 28th January 2025 by emailing danijela.kocuvan@rra-podravje.si. Registered participants will receive the Microsoft Teams link prior to the event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to innovate your logistics operations and drive sustainable practices in your business!
About ORbITaLA Innovation Hub
ORbITaLA Innovation Hub, developed under the Food4CE project and operated by the Regional Development Agency for the Podravje Region – Maribor, supports sustainable food systems in Slovenia. By connecting local producers and consumers, it fosters cooperatives and local food networks to improve access to locally grown food and reduce environmental impact.
