Research group

Logistics and Traffic

We develop information and operational environments and models for logistics and transport. Our priorities are:

  • Smooth and predictable transport and supply chains
  • Passenger transport functionality and accessibility
  • Security of supply for logistics and transport

The subjects of our research

  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) development tasks
  • development tasks related to production control and inventory management in enterprises
  • digitalisation and automation development tasks in logistics
  • responsible order-supply chain management
  • procurement
  • business models and comparisons
  • logistics strategies
  • smart and sustainable transport
  • transport optimisation (trunking, distribution)
  • internal and warehouse logistics
  • transport automation
  • packaging and transport
  • Intelligent logistics: digital twins, operational development and simulation
  • electrification of public transport
  • new modes of transport
  • coordination of different modes of transport and transport modes
  • city logistics and last mile solutions
  • e-commerce logistics
  • consumer-driven digital logistics
  • planning tasks for transport hubs (terminals, commercial centres, ports, airports) and accessibility, MAL study
  • tasks related to security of supply; proactive risk management and security

Our experts

The research group has expertise in automotive and transport technology, passenger and freight business development, corporate production, information and supply flow development, supply chain development, transport systems, robotics and automation development in logistics and warehousing, and land use and transport planning coordination.

  • Anna Heikkilä

    Advisor, Project Researcher
    +358 50 412 8336
    anna.heikkila@turkuamk.fi
  • Veli-Matti Suominen

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 44 907 4556
    veli-matti.suominen@turkuamk.fi
  • Sakari Kajander

    Senior Advisor
    +358 22 633 50
    sakari.kajander@turkuamk.fi
  • Rami Wahlsten

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 40 355 0910
    rami.wahlsten@turkuamk.fi
  • Markku Ikonen

    Senior Lecturer, Degree Programme Leader
    +358 50 598 5744
    markku.ikonen@turkuamk.fi
  • Marjo Kumpula

    Head of Education and Research
    +358 50 598 5564
    marjo.kumpula@turkuamk.fi
  • Jukka Rantala

    Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
    +358 50 598 5485
    jukka.rantala@turkuamk.fi
  • Jenni Aitonurmi

    Senior Lecturer, Degree Programme Leader
    +358 50 598 5338
    jenni.aitonurmi@turkuamk.fi
  • Janne Siivonen

    Senior Lecturer, Senior Researcher
    +358 50 566 0060
    janne.siivonen@turkuamk.fi
  • Jari Hietaranta

    Senior Advisor, Project Manager
    +358 40 355 0904
    jari.hietaranta@turkuamk.fi
  • Harri Heikkinen

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 40 355 0395
    harri.heikkinen@turkuamk.fi
  • Annamari Heikkilä

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 40 355 0158
    annamari.heikkila@turkuamk.fi

We have a research and development environment at our disposal, a Automotive laboratory, which also serves as a learning environment for students.

The Turku University of Applied Sciences Project Office offers support and guidance throughout the life cycle of an RDI project. Our project experts have years of experience and strong expertise in national and international funding programmes. We have more than 200 projects running every year, and our RDI activities have received more than €10 million in external funding.