Exploring Digital Logistics at Realize LIVE Americas 2025

As digital transformation continues to reshape industries, supply chain and logistics professionals are becoming central to the conversation – and this year’s Realize LIVE Americas, taking place in Detroit, Michigan from June 2–5, reflects that shift.

Hosted by Siemens Digital Industries Software, Realize LIVE has long been the go-to event for professionals in engineering, manufacturing, PLM and digital innovation. In recent years, the Digital Logistics portfolio has steadily gained momentum within the event’s broader program. In 2025, logistics and supply chain content is once again part of the agenda – and while the footprint remains focused, the impact and relevance of the sessions are clearly growing.

Whether you’re aligning logistics strategy with sustainability goals, increasing agility through better system integration, or seeking hands-on experience with digital tools, there are four sessions that stand out.

This session explores how product lifecycle management (PLM) and logistics work hand in hand to support the shift toward a circular economy. As companies face increasing pressure to meet sustainability and ESG targets, integrating logistics into lifecycle planning becomes critical.

Volker Albrecht will examine how PLM – starting at the design phase – enables the use of sustainable materials, smarter sourcing and more efficient recycling processes. The session also looks at how digital logistics technology can embed circular practices across the value chain, helping reduce emissions and mitigate risk.

What you’ll learn:

• How logistics and PLM together enable more sustainable and resilient supply chains
• The value of integrating sustainability early in the product lifecycle
• How digital tools support circular economy goals across the supply chain

This case study explores how Siemens Mobility North America integrates logistics and manufacturing from the start to drive operational excellence. With large-scale U.S. manufacturing investments underway, supplier collaboration and early alignment have become key to enabling scalable, resilient and agile supply chains.

Through a conversation between Siemens experts, attendees will learn how the company’s digital logistics strategy supports faster delivery, synchronized operations, and long-term supply chain success.

Key takeaways:
• The value of connecting logistics with manufacturing in early planning
• How supplier collaboration supports faster, more resilient execution
• Lessons from Siemens Mobility’s U.S. expansion and digital logistics integration

This session offers a practical case study on how the company Pado is using the AX4 platform to improve logistics and supply chain performance. AX4 is a multi-enterprise logistics platform that connects production planning, transportation and logistics operations in real time.

Marcel Meyer will explain how Pado streamlined its logistics workflows by integrating AX4 with Opcenter APS, ERP systems, and carrier data exchanges. This integration reduced manual processes, increased visibility and enabled better coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

Key takeaways:

• When to transition from a Transportation Management System (TMS) to a Multi-enterprise Collaboration Network (MCN)
• How AX4 improves logistics automation and data transparency
• The business value of connecting logistics with production planning

This live, interactive session highlights how disruptions in inbound transportation impact production schedules – and how Siemens tools can help respond quickly and effectively.

Through a connected demonstration of AX4 and Opcenter APS, participants will follow the flow of a purchase order through transportation milestones and see how deviations can affect planned production. The training emphasizes how digital integration supports quicker, more informed decision-making to restore production plans.

What you’ll learn:

• How digital tools provide early visibility into transportation issues
• How to respond dynamically to supply chain disruptions
• The value of integrating logistics execution with production planning tools

A growing presence for logistics professionals

While logistics and supply chain topics have had a growing presence at Realize LIVE in recent years, their importance continues to rise. This year’s sessions represent a targeted, strategic opportunity for professionals looking to bridge the gap between design, planning, and execution.

If your work involves supply chain coordination, production planning, or logistics optimization, these sessions are a must-attend. They offer a closer look at Siemens’ evolving Digital Logistics solutions and provide a chance to connect with a growing community of logistics-focused innovators.