The second part of the training program "logistics as a factor for competitiveness in the European Union" took place. The group of managers was highly various: Representatives from manufacturing and transport companies, from logistics centers and distribution companies participated. Lecturers from Austria revealed trends and strategies in the development of logistics, based on surveys among logistics companies and applied in�practical IP systems.
Three different companies of logistical decision were visited: N�m (dairying), Wuert (construction trade) and Billa�(grocery chain).

Here are some impressions of the participants:

Mrs. Stefanie Andreeva, General Manager of�Welz�International�Conveyance Ltd: "I remember that we should expect an�early�deep crisis related to a�lack of skilled employees. In the�following years customer requirements will increase dramatically compared to service providers in logistics.�The trend�anent outsourcing of logistics and transport activities will be reinforced; those�activities�should become a super technology,�because each buffer or lack of time must be compensated."
Mr. Ivo Ganchev, logistics manager at Teletek Ltd: "I'm impressed by the organization�of the�work�at Billa. Some of the technical solutions I saw�at that�company�are very applicable. In addition to general�globalization and lifelong learning, I remember interesting facts about RFID technology. I am convinced that up to 3 years these technologies�will come to Bulgaria."
Mr. Stanimir Zhekov, manager of Fresh Logic Ltd: "From what we have seen with�our colleagues in Austria at�our meetings in large logistics companies, I realized that efforts as well as many investments are needed. If�it only�has been told�without seeing it, I wouldn't understand it, because you must feel it."
Mrs. Iliana Lazarova, Transport Chief of�Elidis Ltd.: "The seminar in Baden was very convincing: companies engaged in transport activities should offer more services to its customers. In some cases we have seen how logistics companies can�process 4 to�5�operations in one production to range from�the�delivery of raw material�to the packaging of products and to the delivery of products."