Research Fest | ZLOG and ZLOGb Class of 2026

We are glad to inform you that this year’s Research Fest for the Class of 2026 will take place at ZLC and we really hope you can join us either here or online!

This is the event where all student teams present their thesis projects to the participating partner companies, faculty members and staff.

We already wanted to share with you the topics, dates and proposed time frames, so you can block your agendas. To enable us to get an idea of the size of the audience, please confirm your attendance by filling the form below.

Topics this year include:

• Harmonizing Sales and Operations Planning: Data-Driven Framework for Cross-Functional Coordination in Make-to-Order Specialty Chemicals
• GHG Accounting for a European FMCG Company with an Outsourced Logistics Network
• Evaluating Large Language Models for Automatic LP, IP, and MILP Formulation
• Predicting Road Freight Dynamics in Brazil
• Benchmark Costs Extrapolation for Uncovered Freight Routes
• Route To Market: Scenario Modeling Tool
• Warehouse Operations & Layout Flexibility: study in a multi-product/seasonality environment
• An Integrated Business Planning Tool for Antibody-Drug Conjugate Clinical Supply Chains: A Design Science Research Approach
• From Static to Smart: Designing a Planner-Centric Tool for Inventory Replenishment Policy Evaluation and Parameter Optimization
• Roots in the Atlantic How Sines Can Redefine Portugal's Place in Global Trade
• The Tetris Project: Optimizing Warehouse Slotting Using the Hungarian Algorithm
• Network Design with AI Tools: A Multi-Scenario Analysis
• The Ripple Effects of Warehouse Automation on Logistics Supply Chain Emissions
• LogiMap Cold Supply Chain Risk Analysis: Predictive Insights and Preventive Strategies

General Project Presentations:

• Date: Monday, May 25th
• Time: 14:00 – 17:15 CET (approx)

Finalists Project Presentations:

• Date: Tuesday, May 26th
• Time: 08:30 – 11:30 CET (approx)