Five years ago, the professional jury of the Logistica Award named Lowpad as the best logistics innovation of 2019. On 5 November 2024, another Logistica Award will be presented at Logistica Next. We asked Sjoerd Visser, Business Development Director at Lowpad, what benefits and results they got from winning the Award.
Can you tell us something about the winning innovation you developed and submitted for the 2019 Logistica Award?
Five years ago, we won the Logistica Award with our very first AMR, the Lowpad M. The Lowpad M is our ultra-low AMR for transporting Danish CC trolleys. Since then, we have realised several order picking projects in the Netherlands and Germany. Now we mainly focus on (food) retailers. Within this sector, a lot of manual transport still takes place during order picking and inbound/outbound processes. There is a lot to be gained by optimising with Lowpad AMRs. Our automation solution can be implemented in existing environments and results in lower labour costs, greatly increased productivity and high throughput.
What were the most important benefits or results you achieved through your participation in the Logistica Award?
The Logistica Award was of great value for us to bring our innovation to the attention of the Dutch market. We have noticed that the Logistica Next trade show is well attended by our target group, and thanks to this award we have gained recognition for our leadership position regarding our solutions.
To what extent has the feedback from the jury helped you further develop your innovation?
For us, the feedback from the jury was mainly a confirmation that we had developed a unique product with endless possibilities and applications. It helped broaden our view to other sectors and AMR models.
Would you recommend other companies to participate in the Logistica Award 2024?
Winning an Award, such as the Logistica Award, can bring your company considerable recognition within the Dutch logistics sector. It helps to strengthen your brand image and profile your company as a leading player in the field. Participating provides valuable contacts that can lead to new business opportunities, collaborations and knowledge exchange.
What advice would you give to companies considering participating in the Logistica Award 2024, based on your own experiences and success?
From our own experience and success, we would advise companies considering participating in the Logistica Award 2024 to focus on translating technical functionalities into concrete benefits and solutions for the end customer. Having the best product is only part of success; the ability to communicate the value of your innovation to potential customers is crucial. Taking part in the Logistica Award offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate this value. During your participation, make sure you emphasise the benefits your innovation offers and how they connect to customer needs. By following this strategy, you will increase your chances of recognition and success in the market.
Submit your innovation and win the Logistica Award 2024
Does your logistics innovation deserve an Award? Then take up the challenge: register your innovation (free of charge) and stand a chance of winning the Logistica Award 2024, the award for the most innovative solution in logistics. Registration closes 15 June 2024. Go to the Logistica Award 2024 page for more information.
