ASFL SVBL

What ASFL SVBL does

ASFL SVBL (Schweizerische Vereinigung für die Berufsbildung in der Logistik / Swiss Association for Professional Training in Logistics) is the federally designated national OrTra — the professional education organization — for the logistics professional field in Switzerland, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Rupperswil, Aargau. Operating under the DBA "SWISS LOGISTICS by ASFL SVBL," the association administers vocational training, federal professional examinations, and continuing education for logistics workers across all four Swiss language regions through a network of 12+ directly owned training centers (including major campuses in Zofingen, Rupperswil, Rümlang, Muttenz, Gunzgen, Goldach, Bern, Marly, Chavornay, Giubiasco, and Riazzino) plus five cooperation centers operated by partners such as Neuwerth Logistics SA, Avenir Formation, Blu Wash Service Sagl, and Stiftung TRANSfair. The customer base spans young apprentices in initial vocational education, mid-career logistics professionals pursuing federal certificates (AFP/CFC) and higher diplomas (Brevet/Diplôme fédéral), career changers admitted under Article 32 OFPr, refugees and temporarily admitted persons in labor market integration programs, and corporate clients training staff in forklift operation, warehouse management, and supply chain processes.

The technology backbone consists of a suite of specialized digital portals: OdAOrg (an administrative data management and room scheduling platform powered by GRÜN Ivaris AG), Logistics-Academy, Logistics-Education, Logistics-Instruction (eLearning), Logistics-Test (competency assessment), Logistics-Calculation, Logistics-Fair, Logistics-Club (member community), and Logistics-CampLus (extended training program). A 360-degree VR tour of the Rümlang forklift training hall is the most notable immersive technology deployment. The association holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certifications, plus sector-specific credentials (IPAF, ASA, SUVA, EDU, SESA, VSAA, CHARTA) that validate both quality management and educational organization standards.

Revenue derives from four primary streams: (1) course fees for professional development and continuing education courses such as project management (CHF 940 members / CHF 1,090 non-members for a three-day course) and conflict management (CHF 350 / CHF 390 for a one-day course), with member discounts; (2) federal exam fees for AFP/CFC and Brevet/Diplôme fédéral qualifications; (3) training center operations including forklift licensing and inter-company courses; and (4) seminar room rental at four locations priced at CHF 80-240 per slot depending on room size and duration. Distribution runs through direct training center operations, online self-serve registration via svbl.ch, cooperation partner centers, and event-driven channels including the LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION trade show, SwissSkills competitions, and free federal exam information sessions. Equipment vendor partnerships with Linde, Schindler Enterprises, Toyota, and Jung supply forklift and material handling equipment for practical training.

Name

ASFL SVBL

Legal name

Schweizerische Vereinigung für die Berufsbildung in der Logistik (SVBL)

Website

https://svbl.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ASFL SVBL is Switzerland's federally designated national professional training organization (OrTra) for logistics, operating 12+ training centers across all language regions to deliver vocational education, federal certifications, and continuing training to apprentices, logistics professionals, and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rupperswil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue from professional development courses in project management, conflict management, and other logistics-related training. Prices vary for members (CHF 350-940) and non-members (CHF 390-1,090).
2. Seminar Room Rental: Rental of conference and training facilities at Zofingen, Goldach, Rümlang, and Rupperswil locations. Prices range from CHF 80-240 depending on room size and time slot.
3. Training Center Operations: Operation of training centers for forklift licenses, inter-company courses, and practical logistics training across Switzerland.
4. Federal Exam Fees: Revenue from organizing federal professional examinations for Logistician with Federal Certificate of Proficiency (AFP/CFC) and Federal Diploma (BP/HD)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASFL SVBL is the Swiss national association for vocational education and training in logistics, operating 12+ training centers across all four Swiss language regions. It delivers standardized logistics vocational training programs, federal professional examinations (AFP, CFC, Brevet fédéral, Diplôme fédéral), forklift and material handling licenses, inter-company courses, continuing professional development, and seminar room rentals. The organization also operates multiple digital learning platforms and an e-commerce shop for training materials.

Product overview

ASFL SVBL operates a unified platform ecosystem for logistics professional education in Switzerland. The core offering consists of multiple interconnected digital portals (Logistics-Academy, Logistics-Education, Logistics-Instruction, Logistics-Test, Logistics-Calculation) alongside administrative systems (OdAOrg) and community platforms (Logistics-Club, Logistics-CampLus). Physical training is delivered through seminar rooms at five Swiss locations and a comprehensive catalog of instructor-led courses covering project management, conflict resolution, material handling, and logistics operations. The organization also provides facility rental services and operates an e-commerce shop for training materials. Higher professional education programs lead to federal diplomas (Brevet fédéral and Diplôme fédéral) in logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistics-Academy Online learning platform for logistics education content and courses, serving individual learners, apprentices, and professionals in the logistics sector.
• Logistics-Instruction (eLearning) Online learning system providing logistics instruction and structured course delivery for apprentices and professionals.
• Logistics-Test Online assessment and testing platform for measuring logistics competency across qualification levels.
• Logistics-Calculation Online calculator tool for logistics-related computations used in vocational training and operational planning.
• Logistics-Club Member community platform for logistics professionals offering networking, content, and engagement opportunities.
• OdAOrg Platform Online data management and room scheduling platform for inter-company courses, providing access to course data, documents, practical assignments, feedback, and competency assessments for apprentices, training companies, specialist trainers, and professional committees.
• Project Management Course (Course #4400) Three-day instructor-led project management course teaching methods and tools for planning, controlling, and completing projects, priced at CHF 940 for members and CHF 1,090 for non-members, excluding VAT.
• Conflict Management Course (Course #4526) One-day instructor-led course teaching participants to recognize, address, and resolve workplace conflicts constructively, priced at CHF 350 for ASFL SVBL members and CHF 390 for non-members, excluding VAT.
• Seminar Rooms (Seminarräume) Conference and seminar room rental service at four Swiss locations (Zofingen, Goldach, Rümlang, Rupperswil) with prices ranging from CHF 80 to CHF 240 depending on room size and time slot, including preparation, heating, parking, and final cleaning.
• Brevet fédéral de Logisticien/ne Federal proficiency examination (Brevet fédéral) for logistics specialists, covering storage management and supply chain operations, leading to a federally recognized qualification.
• Diplôme fédéral de Logisticien/ne Advanced federal diploma for senior logistics managers with strategic supply chain leadership and cross-company coordination responsibilities.
• Shop ASFL SVBL Online e-commerce store selling training materials, posters, material handling equipment supports, and course materials including OrFo 2024 and AFP/CFC guides.
• Logistics-CampLus Extended training camp program providing immersive logistics education beyond standard course formats.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KoAm (Cooperation Arbeitsmarkt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Network launched by Aargau canton in 2019 connecting regional employment offices, disability insurance, social services, companies, and associations to integrate job seekers with difficulties into the labor market. ASFL SVBL is a partner in labor market integration.
• LindeminorOthersEquipment partner providing forklift and handling equipment for training purposes at ASFL SVBL training centers.
• Schindler Enterprises (SE)minorOthersEquipment partner providing logistics equipment and solutions for training programs.
• ToyotaminorOthersEquipment partner providing forklift and warehouse equipment for practical training at training centers.
• JungminorOthersPartner providing specialized logistics equipment for training center operations.
• Neuwerth Logistics SAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation training center in Ardon providing logistics training for French-speaking Switzerland. Provides inter-company courses and forklift training.
• Avenir FormationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation training center in Delémont providing logistics education services in Jura region. Specialized in vocational training support.
• Blu Wash Service SaglcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation training center in Stabio (Ticino) providing logistics training for Italian-speaking Switzerland.
• Stiftung TRANSfaircoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation training center in Thun-Gwatt focused on fair trade and logistics integration, providing workplace integration training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• suissetec: Swiss OrTra for building services / HVAC / plumbing vocational training. Same Swiss VET structure as ASFL SVBL; Serge Frech also previously held Head of Training responsibilities here before 2018. Comparable in scale, governance and federal-exam mandate.
• Electrosuisse: Swiss professional association covering electrical engineering with an active role in electrical-trade VET and certification — operating a comparable federation-based training and qualification model as ASFL SVBL.
• Polybau: Swiss OrTra for the building envelope trades (polybauer). Another national VET OrTra delivering basic vocational training, üK courses, and federal exams — a structural peer to ASFL SVBL within the same Swiss VET system.
• AM Suisse: Swiss OrTra for metalworking and mechanical technology trades. Operates training infrastructure and qualification procedures on a similar model to ASFL SVBL, serving Swiss apprentices in a different industrial trades field.
• ICT Formation professionnelle Suisse: Swiss OrTra (Organisation der Arbeitswelt) for ICT vocational training — same national VET structure, same federal examination role, and ASFL SVBL's new Director Serge Frech was previously Director here until Dec 2024, making this the closest organisational analogue.
• Autogewerbe-Verband der Schweiz (AGVS): National Swiss OrTra for the automotive trades, operating a similar network of training centers, inter-company courses, and federal qualification exams — directly analogous in structure and revenue model to ASFL SVBL, but for automotive rather than logistics.

Others

• Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education (EHB/IFFP/IUFFP/SFIVET): Switzerland's federal tertiary-level institution for VET pedagogy and OrTra oversight. Not a direct competitor, but the upstream governing/credentialing body that shapes the regulatory framework in which ASFL SVBL operates.

Regional players

• Deutsche Logistik Akademie (DLA): German logistics training institution offering professional development and certification programs for the DACH logistics workforce. Comparable course and certification offerings to ASFL SVBL, but Germany-focused rather than Swiss-focused.
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT): The UK's chartered professional body for logistics and transport, running professional qualifications, training, and events. Equivalent functional role to ASFL SVBL in the UK and international markets, but serving a different national VET regime.

Broad incumbents

• BVL Bundesvereinigung Logistik: Largest logistics association in Germany and broader DACH region, with an established training, certification and congress portfolio serving logistics professionals. Broader geographic and topical scope than ASFL SVBL but operates in the same logistics-training category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@asflsvblschweizerischevere5523
• Facebookfacebook.com/asflsvbl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asflsvbl
• Instagraminstagram.com/swisslogistics.ch

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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