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05/02/2026 09:00 - 26/02/2026 17:00

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Masterclass E-Logistics with Experts!

Organized by PICS Belgium and ABCAL

non PICS-members E-Logistics

€1 650,00 excl. VAT

PICS-members E-Logistics

€1 450,00 excl. VAT

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Future-Proof Your Logistics Career: Masterclass E-Logistics with Experts!

Are you ready to navigate the digital transformation of the supply chain? Join our intensive course on E-Logistics, designed specifically for ambitious logistics professionals like you.

In today’s fast-paced environment, merely understanding the theory isn’t enough. That’s why this course offers something unique: unparalleled access to real-world operations.

Note: ABCAL members can participate at the member price – please read pricing info carefully to use coupon, which can be found in the When, what & where tab.

Why attending this e-logistics Masterclass is essential?

Expert-Led Content: Learn cutting-edge strategies, best practices, and the latest technological trends directly from leading industry experts.
The Power of Practical Insight: This is not just theoretical training. Our course is built around FIVE exclusive site visits to state-of-the-art logistics facilities.
Direct Access to Decision-Makers: At each site, you’ll meet with site professionals who will walk you through their operations, revealing the exact choices and critical decisions they made to optimize their e-logistics setup. Understand the ‘why’ behind successful implementation!

Walk the floors, talk to the innovators, and apply their lessons directly to your business.

Stop guessing and start leading. Equip yourself with the practical knowledge to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate growth in your organization’s e-commerce and digital supply chain capabilities.

When ?

2026: February 5, 12, 19 & 26

What ?

4 training sessions at 5 host locations from 9.00 AM till 5.00 PM, including lunch
Language: English, unless all participants speak Dutch

Where ?

Vandeputte, Brabantstraat 14, Pullaar II, Building 405, 2870 Puurs
Medi-Market, Rue de l’Industrie 8, 1400 Nivelles
Multipharma, Buitenplas 19, 1600 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw
Toyota Material Handling, Schoondonkweg 1, 2830 Willebroek
Active Ants, Molenweg 109, 2830 Willebroek (Park at the end of Schoondonkweg)

Pricing

Non members: 1 650 € + 21% VAT
PICS members: 1 450 € + 21% VAT
ABCAL members: 1 450 € + 21% VAT – ADD coupon “ABCALELOG” to receive member price.

Day 1: Vandeputte Safety, Puurs

Introduction: Market trends that push us rethinking logistics to respond to e-commerce needs – Alex Van Breedam, TRI-VIZOR

In this masterclass, we will delve into the trends and events that have disrupted the logistics and supply chain landscape, potentially driving structural changes. New business models are essential—but what will they look like?

Logistics outsourcing: Is there a way to make logistics distinctive? – Alex Van Breedam, TRI-VIZOR

The transport and logistics sector must rethink its revenue models, moving away from one-to-one contracts, inefficient tender processes, and razor-thin margins. How will the industry evolve once e-tailers might have taken the most profitable opportunities?

e-Logistics at Vandeputte and visit to Operations

Day 2: Medi-Market, Nivelles

Take a journey through e-commerce warehousing – Stefan Rusu, Director Deloitte

Starting with an immersive, practical case of a massive 1MM SKU per year, 200.000 m2, 7-buildings DC with 14 different automation systems, and continued with multiple alternative and complementary technologies and solutions, such as “the Amazon way”.

Distribution in the e-commerce business. – Bart Vannieuwenhuyse, TRI-VIZOR & UCLL

Key principles for operational excellence, including returns. Transport mode choice. Frame for collaborative distribution.

e-Logistics at Medi-Market and visit to Operations

Day 3: Multipharma, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw

Investment in Distribution Inventory for e-Commerce. – Jelena Skuridina, ABCAL/PICS Belgium/DSU2

What to take into consideration for the best Return On Investment, how to choose parameters and manage replenishment.

Forecasting in e-Commerce and multi-channel distribution. – Jelena Skuridina, ABCAL/PICS Belgium/DSU2

Trends, Seasons, Promotions and Out of Stocks.

e-Logistics at Multipharma and visit to Operations

Day 4: Toyota Handling and Active Ants, Willebroek

System components of an e-logistics solution. – Jan De Kimpe, PICS Belgium/KULeuven/Logisol Pro/ART4L

Processes and IT component translation

Visit to Toyota Material Handling capabilities and the Active Ants Operation, including Autostore/AMR/automated packaging

Lecturers

Alex Van Breedam

CEO and co-founder of TRI-VIZOR – The World’s First Cross Supply Chain Orchestrator. He‘s also part-time professor in logistics and supply chain at the KULeuven, UHasselt, Antwerp Management School and IESEG (Paris)

Jelena Skuridina

Accomplished professional with 15 years of operational and 5 years of consulting experience all domains of the Supply Chain. Master in Business Administration and World Wide recognized professional certifications: CPIM, CSCP (APICS – ASCM), CDDL (Demand Driven Institute) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Practical experience in multiple sectors: Automotive, FMCG, Pharma, Defence, Services, Railway, Chemical and Steel industry. This education and experience enables Jelena to select methodologies and trends to face specific challenges of each Supply Chain.

Stefan Rusu

Director of the Deloitte EMEA Warehousing, Automation and Production Logistics Centre of Excellence, focusing on generating value in end-to-end distribution centre (re)design, optimization and implementation, from strategy and lean innovation, to technology and automation transformation, across multiple industries.

Bart Vannieuwenhuyse

Co-founder of TRI-VIZOR, a pioneer in horizontal collaboration in logistics, explains the key principles behind efficient, effective, and sustainable e-commerce distribution. In addition to warehousing and inventory management, the focus is on transport as a crucial component of the distribution process. The concept of total logistics cost is introduced to choose the most suitable distribution solution. Real-life cases are presented to clarify the concepts.

Jan De Kimpe

Supply chain and logistics expert who has worked for Het Volk, KPMG, and IBM BCS before founding
Logisol Pro in 2002. He has led numerous projects across various sectors, specializing in warehousing, transportation and inventory optimization. Affiliated with ART4L since 2018, he teaches at KU Leuven and IESEG, and chairs PICS Belgium. He has collaborated with clients such as J&J, Kramp, and Atlas Copco.