Intralogistik-Netzwerk in Baden-Württemberg e.V.

What Intralogistik-Netzwerk in Baden-Württemberg e.V. does

Intralogistik-Netzwerk in Baden-Württemberg e.V. (I.N.) is a non-profit association (eingetragener Verein, VR 720273, Amtsgericht Stuttgart) founded in December 2006 and headquartered at Flughafenstr. 59, Stuttgart. It operates as the only intralogistics cluster in Germany covering the full industry stack, convening approximately 90 members — intralogistics providers, end-users, university partners, and supporting service firms — across Baden-Württemberg, a region described as having the world's highest density of intralogistics companies. The association's mission is knowledge and technology transfer, collaborative R&D, vocational training, and experience exchange between science and industry.

I.N.'s service portfolio is community-led and includes the biennial Intralogistik Kongress, regular PraxisWorkshops, Meet & Greet events, seven active Fachgruppen (expert groups covering WMS, indoor localization, Industry 4.0, commissioning, material flow simulation, resource efficiency, and relocation management), annual LogiMAT Stuttgart exhibition presence, and ten completed pre-competitive R&D projects — notably WaBe (warehouse benchmarking), PInLog (planning platform), KARIS (autonomous conveying), MERLIN (multimodal indoor localization fusing ultrasound/Bluetooth/UWB/RFID), Green Warehouse (energy management), FlexADis, eCULTS, EfProTec, MensoLIn, and Optiwear. The association also developed the "Industrie 4.0 aus dem Koffer" tabletop simulation, which won the 2019 "100 Orte für Industrie 4.0 in Baden-Württemberg" award.

The business model rests on tiered annual membership fees (structured by company size per the published Beitrags- und Gebührenordnung) and on acting as consortium partner in publicly funded R&D projects financed by the Baden-Württemberg ministries MWK and MFW, the federal BMBF, and EU/EFRE/Interreg programs. A small office (Geschäftsstelle) of six staff, chaired by Prof. Dr. Michael Hauth of Hochschule Mannheim, runs operations. The go-to-market is community-driven: events, trade fairs, working groups, and grant-funded collaboration attract and retain members rather than commercial selling.

Name

Intralogistik-Netzwerk in Baden-Württemberg e.V.

Legal name

Intralogistik-Netzwerk in Baden-Württemberg e.V.

Website

https://intralogistik-bw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Intralogistik-Netzwerk in Baden-Württemberg e.V. is a Stuttgart-based non-profit association founded in 2006 that convenes approximately 90 intralogistics providers, end-users, and universities across Baden-Württemberg, Germany's only full-stack intralogistics cluster. It delivers collaborative R&D, Fachgruppen working sessions, congresses, and training funded by tiered membership fees and public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Logistics Cluster Services

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHALAH

Technical & Scientific Expert Networks

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

SECONDARYBPADANAB

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Intralogistics cluster network
• Logistics industry association
• Research and development projects
• Logistics training programs
• Logistics congress events

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The association is funded by annual membership fees that are tiered according to company size. The fee structure is defined in the 'Beitrags- und Gebührenordnung' (contribution and fee schedule). Membership is required for participation in joint R&D projects.
2. Project Funding: The association secures public funding for collaborative R&D projects from the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts (MWK), Ministry of Finance and Economics (MFW) Baden-Württemberg, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), and European Union (EFRE/Interreg). I.N. acts as consortium partner in these projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Intralogistik-Netzwerk in Baden-Württemberg e.V. operates as a non-profit intralogistics industry cluster founded in December 2006 and based in Stuttgart. It connects logistics providers, logistics users, researchers, and universities in Baden-Württemberg through networking events, R&D project coordination, congresses, training, and expert working groups, and is funded by member dues and public funding.

Product overview

The Intralogistik-Netzwerk in Baden-Württemberg e.V. (I.N.) is a non-profit association that serves as a network connecting science and business in the field of intralogistics, rather than offering commercial products. The organization provides a portfolio of services including Meet & Greet networking events, professional education and training programs (Aus- und Weiterbildung), experience exchange platforms (Erfahrungsaustausch), annual Intralogistik Kongress conferences, specialist working groups (I.N. Fachgruppen), collaborative R&D projects (F&E-Projekte), and trade fair participation. A notable offering is the 'Industrie 4.0 aus dem Koffer' training simulation tool. The network facilitates knowledge and technology transfer among approximately 90 member companies, research institutions, and universities across Baden-Württemberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cluster Membership
• Networking Events
• R&D Project Coordination
• Industry Congresses
• Training Programs
• Expert Working Groups

Quantifiable outcome

• Germany contributes approximately 20% to global intralogistics trade volume; Baden-Württemberg accounts for around one-quarter of German exports in intralogistics (7.9 billion euros in 2005)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Bauen 4.0 Consortium (Interreg Alpenrhein-Bodensee-Hochrhein)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020I.N. serves as a consortium partner in the EU/Interreg-funded 'Bauen 4.0' project (March 2020 – May 2022) investigating how modern production methods and new logistics concepts can make the construction industry more sustainable. Partners include Cablex AG, Frankfurt Economics AG, Logistikum Schweiz GmbH, NetworkINGenieurgesellschaft mbH, VNL Switzerland, ZHAW School of Management & Law, and associated partners from construction industry, consulting, and science.
• MERLIN Consortium (Baden-Württemberg Ministry-funded)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019MERLIN ('Multimodal Efficient and Resilient Localization for Intralogistics, Production and Autonomous Systems') integrates ultrasound, Bluetooth, UWB, and RFID localization into a distributed, partially energy-autonomous localization system. The project (January 2019 – December 2020) is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts, implemented within the 'Leistungszentrum Nachschhaltigkeit' cooperation between Fraunhofer Society and University of Freiburg.
• FELSeN Consortium (Baden-Württemberg Ministry-funded)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018FELSeN investigates the effects of electromobility on the operation of logistics centers. The project (July 2018 – December 2020) is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry for Environment, Climate and Energy Economics and conducted jointly with University of Stuttgart and I.N.
• ZAFH Intralogistik Consortium (Baden-Württemberg/EFRE-funded)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2018The 'Center for Applied Research at Universities' in Ulm and Reutlingen together with Ulm University researches collaborative systems for flexibility in intralogistics. I.N. participates as an associated partner, with the project (March 2018 – February 2020) partially funded by Baden-Württemberg and EU EFRE structural funds. The project aims to make service robotics in logistics accessible to SMEs through a modular kit system.
• PREVILOG Consortium (BMBF-funded)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2016PREVILOG ('Preventive Principles and Methods for Age- and Market-Appropriate Work System Design in Intralogistics') develops a monitoring system that makes health-endangering stresses in concrete work situations visible for the first time. I.N. supports this BMBF-funded project (since August 2016) as an associated partner.
• Kompetenznetze Deutschland (Networks of Competence Germany)coreOthers · 1 December 2006I.N. is a member of Kompetenznetze Deutschland (Networks of Competence Germany), part of the cluster platform of the German Federal Government. This membership connects I.N. with other German competence networks and provides visibility at the national level.
• Institut für Fördertechnik und Logistik (IFT), University of StuttgartcoreTechnology or IntegrationIFT conducted the foundational industry analysis of Baden-Württemberg's intralogistics sector in 2005, providing the statistical data cited by the association. IFT has been involved in multiple I.N. R&D projects including WaBe, PInLog, and Benchmarking Verpacken.
• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) / IFLcoreTechnology or IntegrationKIT's Institute for Material Handling and Logistics Systems (IFL) is a key research partner in I.N. projects including KARIS, Benchmarking Verpacken, and FlexADis. KIT provides expertise in conveying technology, automated guided vehicles, and warehouse systems.
• Hochschule Mannheim – Kompetenzzentrum Moderne Produktionssysteme (KMP)coreTechnology or IntegrationHochschule Mannheim, led by Prof. Dr. Michael Hauth (I.N. Chairman), contributes expertise in logistics, procurement, indoor navigation, and AI-supported material flow planning. The KMP is involved in multiple I.N. R&D projects including Green Warehouse.
• MERLIN Project Partners (IMTEK, IIF, Hahn-Schickard, Fraunhofer EMI)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe MERLIN project involves: IMTEK (system hardware development with BLE and ultrasound), IIF (fusion algorithm development), Hahn-Schickard (UWB technology extension), and Fraunhofer EMI (project coordination and reliability evaluation).
• Technische Logistik (Trade Journal)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerI.N. entered a media cooperation with the trade journal 'Technische Logistik' in March 2025. The agreement was signed at LogiMAT 2025 and aims to increase visibility and content distribution for both parties.
• LogiMAT Messe StuttgartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerI.N. has been exhibiting at LogiMAT since 2008, presenting prototypes from R&D projects, educational offerings, and member competencies. LogiMAT is described as the internationally leading trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management, held annually in Stuttgart.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Logistik-Cluster Schweiz: Swiss logistics cluster and research network, partner in the EU/Interreg 'Bauen 4.0' project with I.N. Functions as a regional player with comparable member-network and R&D facilitation model; geographically adjacent but operates in a different national market.
• Smart Logistics Coöperatie (Netherlands): Dutch logistics innovation network connecting providers, users, and research institutions. Comparable cluster-management structure focused on logistics digitalization, but operates in the Netherlands rather than competing directly in the German market; useful benchmark for cross-border EU project consortia.

Others

• Kompetenznetze Deutschland: Federal cluster platform under the German Ministry for Economic Affairs that I.N. belongs to as a member. Acts as the umbrella organization connecting Germany's regional competence networks; not a direct competitor but a structural ally providing national visibility and cross-cluster collaboration.

Broad incumbents

• VDMA - Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau: Germany's largest industry association for mechanical engineering, with dedicated intralogistics division covering many of the same provider members as I.N. Significantly larger and more politically influential; sets standards and represents industry at federal level rather than running collaborative R&D consortia.
• Fraunhofer IML - Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik: Europe's largest applied research institute dedicated to material flow and logistics, based in Dortmund. Operates nationally and internationally as a research powerhouse, frequently partnering with I.N. on projects like KARIS; broader scope and larger headcount, but overlapping research agenda and member base.

Direct peers

• Bayern Innovativ Logistik: Bavarian state-level innovation network with a dedicated logistics/mobility focus. Sister regional cluster with comparable member structure, ministry funding model, and Industry 4.0 agenda; serves as a natural model for geographic expansion or partnership for I.N.
• Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL): Germany's leading national logistics network and association, headquartered in Bremen. Comparable in mission (connecting science, providers, users in logistics) but operating at national rather than regional scale, and without I.N.'s tightly-curated intralogistics R&D project portfolio.
• Effizienz-Cluster LogistikRuhr: Regional logistics cluster network for the Ruhr area in North Rhine-Westphalia, focused on efficiency and sustainability in intralogistics. Closely comparable structure to I.N. - state-backed cluster association connecting providers, users, and applied research institutes around industry-defined R&D projects.
• Cluster Logistik & Mobilität Niedersachsen: Regional logistics and mobility cluster for Lower Saxony. Closest structural peer to I.N. - state-level cluster management organization connecting intralogistics providers, users, and research institutions, funded through similar ministry channels and exhibiting at logistics trade fairs.
• Smart Factory KL e.V. Industry 4.0 demonstration and cluster network based in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Directly comparable as a regional cluster association facilitating research, knowledge transfer, and member networking in production/intralogistics, with similar Fachgruppen-style working groups and public funding consortium leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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