VIDEO: Successful scaling of consolidation centers and micro hubs – examples from Sweden & the Netherlands

Consolidation of goods and micro hubs are starting up in many cities all over Europe and are considered to be good solutions to solve congestion and emission free goods transport. Many ideas have been tested in this area, but does it scale? What hinders the scaling up? Business and collaborative model innovation is key for long term sustainability. This was investigated during a Thematic Areas Meeting arranged by Business Models.

During the event we got several presentations on ongoing, successful and promising initiatives from Sweden and the Netherlands, followed by a panel discussion.

The presenters/panelists were:

• Michael Browne, University of Gothenburg
• Dr. B.D.W. Bram Kin, TNO
• Clarence Ström, Ragnsells
• Adam Uhrdin, KTH/ITRL and Drive Sweden Business Model Lab
• Jenny Ångman, Järfälla kommun
• Christoffer Widegren, C-W Logistics
• Dr. Anne Goodchild, University of Washington

The event was moderated by:

• Christina Stenman Jörgensen, Thematic Area Leader Business Models/AB VOLVO
• Roland Elander, Drive Sweden Business Model Lab/Sustainable Innovation