As technologies like big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT) continue to mature, digital transformation in the logistics industry is drawing increasing attention. “Smart logistics” is emerging as a key driver for upgrading sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce. In response, the College of Management at Taiwan Tech has partnered with the Taiwan Association of Logistics Management to launch the first “114 Smart Logistics Technology Integration Engineer Program”. The initiative includes 48 hours of professional training and a 6-hour hands-on field study, marking a new chapter in cultivating smart logistics talent.

The College of Management at Taiwan Tech has partnered with the Taiwan Association of Logistics Management to launch the “114 Smart Logistics Technology Integration Engineer Program”. Bringing together top instructors in smart logistics, sustainable development, and logistics operations management, the program aims to cultivate talent and accelerate digital transformation across industries.

The program is led by Professor Yu-Chung Tsao, Dean of the College of Management at Taiwan Tech, and jointly promoted by Ying-Hsuan Jang, Chairman of the Taiwan Association of Logistics Management, and Secretary-General Ming-Yuan Kang. Their collaboration highlights the strong commitment between academia and industry to cultivate high-level logistics talent.

Dean Tsao emphasized that emerging technologies such as AI, big data, IoT, and automation are profoundly reshaping global supply chains and raising the bar for logistics professionals. He noted that the Smart Logistics Technology Integration Engineer Program is “not just a training course, but a collaborative platform for academia and industry to co-create value and foster mutual growth.”

Dean Yu-Chung Tsao of Taiwan Tech’s College of Management encouraged participants to apply what they’ve learned to real-world smart logistics practices in the future industry landscape.

Ying-Hsuan Jang, Chairman of the Taiwan Association of Logistics Management, delivered opening remarks.

Ming-Yuan Kang stated that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Logistics Association. “We are honored to collaborate with Taiwan Tech to launch the first Smart Logistics Engineer Certification Program. This represents a significant milestone in our transition from traditional logistics to smart logistics since the association’s founding.” He further emphasized that smart logistics and supply chains are gradually becoming central to global industrial development. Looking ahead, the logistics industry will inevitably integrate automated warehousing, digital management, and ESG principles to build a smarter, more efficient, and future-ready logistics system.

Ming-Yuan Kang, Secretary-General of the Taiwan Association of Logistics Management, provided an overview of the program.

Smart Logistics integrates technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data analytics, cloud computing, and automation to enable real-time monitoring, route optimization, intelligent warehouse management, and supply chain collaboration. These advancements significantly improve logistics precision and efficiency-enhancing operational performance, reducing carbon emissions, shortening delivery times, boosting customer satisfaction, and strengthening corporate sustainability. As such, smart logistics has become a critical driver of digital transformation in the logistics industry.

The Smart Logistics Technology Integration Engineer Program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of topics, including sustainable smart logistics development, applications of digital technologies, logistics operations management, and ESG implementation. The program also includes two on-site corporate visits, giving participants firsthand insight into real-world applications and challenges of smart logistics technologies, and reinforcing the connection between theory and practice.

The course is taught by an outstanding lineup of instructors, featuring experts and scholars from diverse fields such as AI applications, supply chain management, ESG sustainability, decision analysis, data analytics, digital transformation, and automated warehousing. Their collective expertise equips participants with the latest trends and practical skills in smart logistics.

This inaugural collaboration between Taiwan Tech and the Taiwan Association of Logistics Management marks a significant milestone in Taiwan’s smart logistics education. It sets a new standard for industry-academia cooperation. Moving forward, both parties will continue to develop and expand training programs, further advancing smart logistics education and leading Taiwan’s industries toward a more efficient and sustainable smart future.

Dean Yu-Chung Tsao (first from the right) of Taiwan Tech’s College of Management, Chairman Ying-Hsuan Jang (second from the left) of the Taiwan Association of Logistics Management, Secretary-General Ming-Yuan Kang (second from the right), and logistics instructor Dr. Chung-Hui Chen (first from the left) took a commemorative photo.