LOG4SMEs – Improving logistics performance of SMEs in the automotive sector

Main aim

Provide to small and medium-size firms (SMEs) in the automotive sector a service for the self-assessment and comparison of logistics and production performance.

Description

The project concerns a benchmark study on the logistical performance of small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) in the automotive sector operating in three European regions (Lombardy, Baden-Württemberg and West Pannonia). This study allows to identify the main internal and context causes that influence the logistic performance of SMEs in the automotive sector, as well as to identify the most effective improvement strategies.

The project is developed around 6 macro tasks:

Task 1: Literature analysis
Task 2: conducting the survey and case study
Task 3: Benchmark analysis
Task 4: Development of the project web portal
Task 5: Dissemination of results
Task 6: Project management