Program

LDIC 2026 Conference Program

The 10th International Conference on Dynamics in Logistics (LDIC 2025) will be held in Bremen (Germany) from February 25 to 27, 2026 and will be accompanied by a social program as well as lab tours.

The conference program is now available.

Opening Remarks: Prof. em. Herbert Kopfer, University of Bremen

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS LDIC 2026:

Julia Arlinghaus, University of St.Gallen
Beyond Rationality: Behavioral Decision-Making in Production and Supply Chain Planning
Abstract: Production and supply chain models largely assume rational decision-making, yet industrial practice tells a different story. This keynote presents empirical evidence from German industry showing how so-called cognitive biases may systematically distort planning and control decisions. First experiments with production and supply chain planners show that the resulting inefficiencies can amount to performance losses of up to 30%. By rethinking behavioral assumptions in production and supply chain research, the keynote highlights a powerful and largely untapped lever for improving operational performance without additional technological investment.

Frank Meisel, University of Kiel
Logistics Optimization for Large-Scale Removal and Storage of Carbon Dioxide
Abstract: To address the increasing need for limiting global warming, there is now a growing interest in technologies directed at capturing carbon dioxide before releasing it into the atmosphere and at technologies that remove already released carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In both cases the carbon dioxide can be further utilized in industry or permanently stored in geological formations. These options are investigated under various terms such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), Negative Emission Technologies (NET) and many more. This talk provides a systematic overview over these approaches. In particular, we take up the perspectives of supply chain design and logistics operations management for such systems. We discuss the corresponding decisions that have to be made at the strategic, tactical, and operational level. We also provide exemplary optimization approaches from the fields of Operations Research/Management Science for the design of CCS-supply chains and for a particular NET, the so-called Ocean Alcalinity Enhancement (OAE). Case studies provide insight into the capabilities, scalability, and abatement cost that come along with the selected technologies, providing an opportunity for comparing them to alternative approaches that protect the climate.

Merieke Stevens, Erasmus University of Rotterdam
Human-Technology Interaction in Operations: Research Pathways for the Future Between Rigor and Relevance
Abstract: New technology implementation has always been a key task of Operations Managers. With the steady increase of automation, digitalization, and the use AI in global supply chains, interaction with technology has become a routine activity for more and more employees at all layers of global supply systems. This increasing presence of digital technologies in everyday work calls for a deeper understanding of how humans interact with technology, and how such interactions shape operational outcomes. Operations and Supply Chain Management scholars are ideally positioned to strengthen both the practical as well as theoretical understanding of such sociotechnical systems. More research is needed on the underlying mechanisms surrounding adoption and use of, as well as resistance to, new technology. Such research can build on a long tradition of rigorous methodological OSCM research. But also the relevance of our findings, not just for academics and managers, but for a wide range of stakeholders affected by global supply chains, must be addressed. There is an important opportunity for our field to use our existing skills and access to take a lead in this effort.

Steffen Obermann, ZUFALL logistics group
Go with the flow or take the leap. How to innovate in real life, even when money is rare
Abstract: Innovation in logistics isn’t just about big ideas—it’s about making things work step by step, often under tough conditions. The industry faces unique challenges: limited budgets, complex operations, and a generally poor public perception of logistics. In this talk, I’ll share what innovation really looks like in practice, based on our experience bridging research and real-world application. You’ll get an inside view of our practical innovation process and some examples of what we’ve achieved—highlighting how “take the leap” can lead to real progress. One key example is our journey toward a digital process twin for a transshipment hall, showing how incremental steps and hands-on action can turn a concept into a true innovation.

Guided-Tour in the BIBA Shopfloor Lab and Get-Together on February 25, 2026:
Location: BIBA – Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik

In the guided tour in the BIBA Shopfloor Lab and in the LogDyamics Lab, you will learn how new technologies and innovations are transforming the logistics industry. Topics range from intelligent augmented reality assistance systems in intralogistics, via drones for order picking and quality control in warehouses, to applications of human-robot collaboration and AI assistance in assembly.

In deep-dive technology demonstrations you will learn solutions for intelligent work ergonomics with exoskeletons in automotive handling, the Mobile Ad-hoc Infrastructure (MAI) for applications in disaster control logistics, as well as the smart-grid demonstrator for energy efficiency in production. During the event we will be devoting special attention to our energy self-sufficient learning factory, in which you will have the opportunity to interact and produce your own (gourmet) product.

The get-together afterwards gives you a great opportunity to network with experts and colleagues as well as to exchange knowledge while having a snack and a beer or soft drink surrounded by exciting prototypes in the BIBA Shopfloor Lab.

Guided tours in the Bremen city on February 26, 2026:
Location: Bremen city center

Discover Bremen from one of three unique perspectives with our guided tour program.
Join our Mathematical Tour for a fresh and surprising look at Bremen, where numbers, patterns, and geometry reveal hidden stories within the urban landscape. If you prefer a classic experience, the Guided City Tour offers an engaging introduction to Bremen’s history, culture, and most famous landmarks. For a truly special insight, the Guided Wine Cellar Tour invites you beneath the city hall into the Bremer Ratskeller to explore one of Germany’s oldest wine cellars, rich in history, atmosphere, and tradition.

Conference Dinner on February 26, 2026:
Location: Radission Blu 

The conference dinner and best-paper award will take place on February 26 at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel, located in the renowned Böttcherstraße. The restaurant is situated right in Bremen’s city center and can be conveniently reached from the university by tram line 6 (Domsheide stop). From there, the venue is just a five-minute walk away. With a little detour, you can pass some of Bremen’s most iconic landmarks, including the Roland statue, the Bremer Ratskeller, the Town Musicians of Bremen, and St. Peter’s Cathedral.
In addition to the celebration of the best papers of LDIC 2026, opportunities for conversation, and the charming atmosphere of restaurant “The Lobby” at Radisson Blu, you can expect a culinary delight with specialties from Bremen. In particular, there will be Grünkohl.