Logistikbude, a logistics start-up from the heart of the Ruhr region, was spun out of the Fraunhofer IML in Dortmund in 2021 and automates the management of reusable assets such as pallets, boxes and racks. With its user-friendly software-as-a-service solution, the company offers real-time transparency on stock levels, requirements and circulation times. This fully automates manual processes such as the booking of transactions and coordination with swap partners. Shippers, logistics service providers and retailers further benefit from accelerated turnaround times for their assets as well as significantly reduced shrinkage and repurchase rates.