Think smart & act with passion—the LILA principle.

We combine planning expertise and operational passion into an approach that transforms logistics into a controllable, measurable value-added factor.

Mission

Since 1991

in Contract logistics

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25 locations

in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic

Logistic_Space

600,000 m²

Warehouse and
logistics space

 

Genders

+ 2,500

Employees working to support your Supply Chain

Where planning and passion come together.

For us, LILA is more than just a brand—it’s our philosophy. We think ahead, collaborate, and act with consistency—from the initial concept all the way to the store floor.

LILA is the union
of two forces: 
THINK:
Smart process design and thoughtful planning—for solutions that really fit. 
PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE:
Operational passion and personal responsibility—right on the front lines, every day.

THE LILA CONSTITUTION

Our Foundation for Thought and Action

Behind everything we do lies a system of values that we have established for ourselves and by which we measure ourselves every day: the Lila Constitution. 

It ensures that we always keep the foundations of our thinking and actions in mind and that, in all areas, we value and follow these premises as consistent and guiding principles at all times and without restriction - knowing full well that we can and want to measure ourselves against them time and again.

 

Our Values

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Performance and Passion

We strive to consistently rank among the best in our field—which is why we deliver significant value to our customers. Our team’s collective performance, with its skills and expertise, is greater than the sum of its individual parts. Our concept of performance is shaped by the determination and willingness to improve and to deliver Lila’s best: Each of us strives to continuously improve, and each of us strives to deliver our personal best at the right moment. The Lila organization provides the economic and organizational framework that supports this self-driven mindset. Joy, fun, and humor are just as welcome as a clear focus on goals. This blend of professional ease, confident focus on what matters most, and healthy ambition delivers top results. We encourage and foster self-motivation, but each individual is responsible for their own self-motivation.

Team and People

People make the difference: This is what makes us an organization that operates on the basis of partnership among equals and works within networks of technical experts. Leadership and collaboration mean that we seek and find solutions together and deliver results—each of us takes ownership of our own proposals. Mutual respect and proactive collaboration enable this diversity of personalities and cultures within the team to blossom into something special: strong personalities in a strong team—for us, this is not a contradiction but a dynamic combination that we manage and continue to develop.

Customer Value and Intelligence

Internally: optimal cost-benefit intelligence. Externally: exceeding customer needs. This balancing act demands a great deal from us while simultaneously ensuring our long-term success: operating as a profitable and efficient organization, recognizing customer expectations, and inventing and discovering surprising, intelligent solutions—that’s the LILA+ way to success. The result: the highest possible level of standardization and industrialization—especially in processes and systems—while maintaining meaningful customization in customer solutions.

Fair Trust and Speed

Transparent, credible, and fair communication and conduct—that’s what we mean by “Fair-Trauen.” Those who act this way stand for consistency and clarity in their actions. They can assess the consequences of their activities and know that they can rely fully on agreements made—both in terms of content and timing.

We respect and value agreed-upon rules and adhere to them—which also means: no games! Anyone who plays political games operates outside the Lila World and slows us down. The interplay of reliability, dependability, and optimal pace is what drives the Lila World.

Strength and Curiosity

A key component of our success is a robust and resilient organization that looks to the future with curiosity. We are financially independent and have higher profit margins than most other companies. We think and act with a long-term perspective—this applies to both our business and our social responsibility.

Driven by this mindset, we are alert explorers: We see ourselves, both internally and externally, as discoverers of potential. Our interest in the new and the unusual drives us—the combination of strength and active curiosity makes us effective catalysts for change.

How You Benefit from the LILA Approach.

What is laid out in the Lila Verfassung is put into practice every day. Here’s what that means for you:

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One-Stop Solutions

We view planning, design, and operations as a single, integrated process—and always keep the customer’s best interests in mind. You’ll see this reflected in every step of the process.

09 Digitalization
Full Control

Digital process control and real-time data make your logistics traceable and reliably manageable—because transparency is the foundation of every partnership for us.

Integrated System
Unparalleled Reliability

Process-driven, IT-supported workflows and certified safety standards safeguard your quality—because we measure ourselves daily against what we’ve agreed upon.

History: Born from an idea.

Change is a challenge. As the world becomes increasingly digitized, overcoming that challenge is becoming more and more important. A look at our company’s history so far shows that we’re no strangers to it. In fact, we’ve always been a work in progress.

1991

1991

Founded on a Clear Principle

Founded in Zuffenhausen - with the idea that, as a logistics service provider, we would not simply store and transport goods, but would simultaneously seek out ever-better logistics solutions for our customers.

2004

 

Borderless thinking

First international locations – for customers whose supply chains extend beyond Germany.

 

2004

2010

 

Serial success in focus

Honored as GM Supplier of the Year – seven consecutive times.

 

2011

 

Sustainability & reputation

German Sustainability Award for Germany’s most sustainable future strategy in the SME sector. Also industry winner of the FOCUS quality seal “Highest reputation” among logistics companies.

 

2011

2014

 

Award-winning excellence

Winner of the German Logistics Award together with Mercedes-AMG. Recognized for logistics solutions that are efficient, transparent, environmentally conscious – in short: future-proof.

 

2018

 

Room for innovation

Opening of the LILA KMI (Customer-Employee Innovation Center) in Besigheim. An open terminal where people meet and exchange ideas openly, because the complex tasks of the future can only be solved together.

 

2018

2021

 

European orientation

Conversion into a European public company (Societas Europaea, SE), in which the existing structures of the corporate group continue to be formally reflected.

 

2022

 

Strategic growth

Acquisition and integration of the Sigloch Group with locations in Germany and the Czech Republic. Müller – Die lila Logistik thus becomes one of the leading logistics service providers in the book and media sector and grows to around 2,500 employees.

 

2022

2025

 

Investment in the future

Major investment of 30 million euros in our new AutoStore system for state-of-the-art processes on the operational floor.

 

2026

Responsibility at LILA takes many forms.

We view leadership as a mindset - owner-managed, with personal accountability at every level. We fill the majority of our leadership positions from within our own ranks. Our Executive Board is growing - a reflection of a leadership philosophy that prioritizes long-term development and reliability.

 

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From left to right: Linus Linder | COO, Michael Müller | CEO, Rupert Früh | CFO, Nikolaos Tsiberidis | COO, Giritharan Sekar | CTO

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