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Research
We transform global challenges into real solutions through high-impact collaborative projects.
How does collaboration turn research into real-world impact?
At ZLC, we view research as a transformative tool to solve real-world challenges in the logistics sector. As a member of the MIT Global SCALE Network—a world-renowned alliance for supply chain research and education—we actively participate in projects funded at regional, national, and international levels. These projects are carried out both independently and in collaboration with universities, companies, and public institutions.
Our projects focus on key areas such as sustainability, process digitalization, urban mobility, risk management, and resource planning. We collaborate with European organizations such as Horizon Europe, with the Government of Aragón, and with the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, as well as with major multinationals and innovative SMEs.
Through this work, we transfer knowledge to the productive sector and position Zaragoza as a leading logistics hub in Europe.
ZLC Research Projects
Take a look at some of the projects we have developed or are currently working on within our strategic lines.
Accelerating the Path Towards Physical Internet
Results from a simulation experiment with top retailers Carrefour and Casino in France and their 100 top suppliers moving from actual practice to a “Physical Internet Model” showed a potential economic benefit of 32%, a 60% reduction of greenhouse gas...
Next generation Technologies for networked Europe
The aim of the project is to put in place a cross-sectoral and cross-technological initiative at European level to increase integration between production and distribution proposing research and innovation priorities for the future of supply chain. In particular, the project...
Healthcare Logistics Education and Learning Pathway
The HELP project is supporting the implementation of reforms in line with the 2011 EU Modernisation Agenda's priority areas by improving quality and relevance of higher education, increasing attainment levels to provide the graduates and researchers European needs, strengthening quality...
Multiprocess Platform for Information Exchange
The main objective of this project is the improvement of the efficiency of any type of process that involves different actors, which may belong to a single company or more than one. This improvement will occur in two levels: Operational...
Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods - Research and Implementation Support in Europe
SUNRISE will develop, implement, assess and facilitate learning about new, collaborative ways to address common mobility challenges at the neighbourhood level. Towards this aim, 6 cities will foster collaborative processes in specific neighbourhoods as “Neighbourhood Mobility Labs” with the explicit...
Open network of hyper connected logistics clusters towards Physical Internet
If we want to reach the EU objective on modal shift for all transportation beyond 300 km and attract and strengthen competitiveness of local industries at the same time, we need to drive the development of a network of hyper-connected...
Demonstration of innovative integrated biomass logistics centres for the Agro-industry sector in Europe
The main goal of AGROinLOG is the demonstration of Integrated Biomass Logistic Centres (IBLC) for food and non-food products, evaluating their technical, environmental and economic feasibility. The project is based on three agro-industries in the fodder (Spain), olive oil production...
Logistics Emission Accounting and Reduction Network
Addressing emissions from transport is becoming increasingly important due to its increasing contribution to total greenhouse gas emissions and the link to high levels of toxic pollutants in places with a high concentration of transport activity. The contribution of freight...
Towards a Shared European Logistics Intelligent Information Space
SELIS is aimed at delivering a ‘platform for pan-European logistics applications’ by: Embracing a wide spectrum of logistics perspectives and creating a unifying operational and strategic business innovation agenda for pan European Green Logistics. Establishing an exceptionally strong consortium of...
Towards growth for business by flexible processing in customer-driven value chains
INSPIRE aims at increasing the competitiveness of European manufacturing which depends on producing differentiated and high added value products in an efficient and sustainable manner, with reduced production costs, increased product quality, minimised time to market and optimized strategies towards...
Action Plan for the Future of Mobility in Europe
Global socio-economic and environmental megatrends are urging for a paradigm shift in mobility and transport that involves disruptive technologies and multimodal solutions. The individual transport sectors face diverse technical and non-technical requirements and rather individual, sometimes contradicting challenges. An action...
Smart Supply Chain Oriented Rail Freight Services
The overall objective of Smart-Rail is: To improve the freight rail services offered to the shippers, focusing on the five key performance indicators: reliability, lead time, cost, flexibility and visibility. Smart-Rail has established the following sub-objectives: • Introduce a wide...
