The 21st International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress, jointly organised by Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU), the Logistics Association (LODER), Panevezio Kolegija and Manas University, was hosted by HKU under the theme “Sustainable and Innovative Disaster Logistics and Supply Chain”. Offering researchers an important platform with its multidisciplinary content and rich range of topics, the congress brought together academics, professionals and managers in the field of logistics and supply chain.
- International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress opening speeches were delivered by Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli, Logistics Association (LODER) President and Galatasaray University faculty member Prof. Dr. Gülçin Büyüközkan Feyzioğlu, and Congress Co-Chair and HKU Head of the Department of International Trade and Logistics Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Akben. Following the opening speeches, Prof. Dr. Thomas Hanke, a faculty member of FOM University of Applied Sciences in Germany, gave his presentation on the main theme of the congress.
In his opening speech, Rector Prof. Dr. Dereli noted that the topics of sustainable/innovative disaster logistics and supply chain, chosen as the main theme of the congress, have become even more important following the pandemic and the recent earthquakes in our country. He said: “The 6 February earthquakes have reminded us all once again how important and vital prepared and strong logistics and supply chain management is. It has once again been made clear that the sustainable and innovative approaches to be produced and used in the field of logistics and supply chain are ‘indispensable’ for responding quickly in disaster situations and providing uninterrupted service to society. In addition to sharing knowledge and experience, this congress offers an effective platform for guiding the logistics and supply chain professionals of the future in the right direction”, and thanked everyone who contributed to organising the congress.
At the 21st International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress, held on 19-20 October 2023, 70 papers were presented on topics such as emergencies and crisis logistics, smart and resilient city logistics, e-commerce and omni-channel logistics, service supply chains, innovation and technology management, risk management, humanitarian logistics, logistics 4.0, social responsibility in logistics and supply chains, sustainability in logistics and supply chains, big data analytics in logistics, autonomous vehicles in logistics, innovative and smart technologies in logistics, transport and warehouse management, retail logistics and supply chains, healthcare logistics, transport law, and green logistics and supply chain management. Details of the congress are available at https://lmscm2023.hku.edu.tr/.
