Driving Innovation and Collaboration: Success of LEAD Solutions discussed in Final Madrid workshop
The Final Madrid Living Lab (LL) workshop took place online on March 29th, as part of the logistics workshop organised by Logistop called Observatory Logistic: Retos y desafíos de la Logística Urbana en un entorno de incertidumbre (Urban Logistics Challenges and Uncertainty Environment).
The workshop aimed to validate the LEAD solutions and foster collaboration among stakeholders in the urban logistics sector. It kicked-off with an introduction by Tomás de la Vega from Logistop, Carolina Ciprés from Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), and Daniel Latorre from CITYlogin Iberia.
During the event, the LEAD project’s objective was presented, focusing on the validation of the solutions implemented in the Madrid pilot. The digital twin-based decision tool for the pilot was explained, showcasing its potential as well as economic, social, and environmental impacts. The workshop aimed to engage workshop participants, including Madrid stakeholders and the Community of Practice (CoP), by facilitating an interactive exchange to validate the pilot and its impacts.
Alfonso Molina from CITYlogin introduced the LEAD project and the Madrid Living Lab, providing valuable insights into the initiative’s goals and objectives. Subsequently, Ángel Batalla from Last Mile Team and Alfonso Molina further discussed the decision tool, presenting the models and results obtained.
The economic, social, and environmental impacts of the Madrid pilot were brought forward by José Manuel Vassallo and Natalia Sobrino from Universidad Politecnica de Madrid. They highlighted the scalability of the pilot in the medium and long term, emphasising its potential for broader implementation and impact in urban logistics.
Following the lectures, a Slido interactive validation survey was run to get feedback and insights from the workshop attendees. Following an open discussion based on the survey results, the workshop came to a close, fostering additional cooperation and knowledge exchange among the wide spectrum of participants.
Thirty-five people from a range of industries, including government agencies, academics, consultants, logistics professionals, shippers, and other interested parties, attended the session. This wide-ranging group provided insightful opinions and suggestions that were crucial for enhancing the LEAD solutions that were being evaluated. Utilizing knowledge from several fields, the workshop’s inclusive approach enabled a thorough validation of the value case for the Madrid pilot.
The Final Madrid LL Workshop marked a significant milestone in the LEAD project, showcasing the commitment of stakeholders to collaboratively address urban logistics challenges and drive sustainable and energy-efficient freight distribution. The outcomes of the workshop will contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the LEAD solutions, ultimately fostering a more sustainable and resilient urban logistics ecosystem in Madrid and beyond
