AECOC Smart Distribution Congress 2025

On July 1st, some of the researchers from the DIGEST project attended the AECOC Smart Distribution Congress 2025—an event that clearly highlighted the urgency of digital transformation and sustainability in the distribution sector. Experts dived deep into topics like process optimization, traceability, and artificial intelligence—all of which play a central role in shaping the future of logistics.

Our researcher, Miguel Ortega-Mier, reflected on how these conversations perfectly align with DIGEST’s mission: «[DIGEST] emphasizes the importance of integrating human factors, technological innovation, and operational efficiency to enhance overall system performance. The AECOC Congress reinforced the relevance of this work,» he shared. «[It showed] how academia can support industry in adopting innovations that boost efficiency while reducing environmental impact.»

It’s truly inspiring to see the alignment between industry needs and the research we are conducting. Events like AECOC are essential to bridging these worlds and accelerating the adoption of intelligent, sustainable solutions.