The move.mORe joint project between Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) and Offenburg University of Applied Sciences (HSO) is a living example of knowledge transfer in the field of logistics. The project is concerned with the sustainable mobility of people and goods in the rural areas of the Upper Rhine region.

As an initial offer, the “Multimodal Logistics in the Upper Rhine” network offers regional companies the opportunity to actively participate in the project, work together on logistical challenges and exchange ideas. With this network in the background, move.mORe has now introduced two additional consulting components for companies.

With the mobile laboratory, move.mORe employees have a new transfer tool at their disposal to identify future logistics topics, carry out simulations, collect logistics data or analyze logistics process chains on site at companies. The focus is on the topic of “transparency in supply chains”, in particular track & trace technologies along the supply chain.

The stationary laboratories are another option for companies. The HSO offers Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for tracking & tracing and for the simulation of transport logistics processes. The Digital Supply Chain Lab (DSC Lab) also serves as a learning environment for students and companies. The equipment for the analysis and development of interface technologies between information technology and operational technology is located in the HKA laboratories.

Demonstration objects from research can also be used for public relations work. With an additional mobile showroom, project participants have the opportunity to present these to interested citizens - for example, an e-bike driving simulator that can show on regional marketplaces how the range of a battery is shortened or extended with a changing gradient.