The Institut en Innovation Logistique (I²L) is an engineering school specializing in logistics, research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Based on the Metz university campus, this institution is deeply rooted in the Lorraine region, the Grand Est and beyond, including cross-border and international regions.
Accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI), I²L offers cutting-edge training in logistics engineering at Bac+3 and Bac+5 levels. The institute was born of a fruitful collaboration between a team of teacher-researchers specializing in Computer Engineering and Logistics, and 19 renowned founding member-companies such as Amazon, FM Logistic, Transalliance, STEF, and many other major players in the sector.
Our mission is to train a new generation of logistics engineers, capable of meeting tomorrow’s challenges through the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and machine learning. Our students are prepared to optimize supply chains in various sectors of the economy while respecting the imperatives of sustainability and innovation.
As a catalyst for change and innovation, I²L relies on close collaboration with its industrial partners to offer training in line with market realities. This commitment guarantees our graduates strong and immediate employability.
The Institut en Innovation Logistique is much more than a school: it’s a hub of excellence and synergies, where students, teachers and industrial partners work together to shape the future of intelligent logistics.
Dear students, industry partners and community members,
It is with great pleasure and pride that I welcome you to the Institut en Innovation Logistique (I²L), an engineering school whose “logistics engineer” program was accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI) on November 13, 2024.
This recognition marks a major turning point in our history and reflects the excellence of our programs and the commitment of our community.
As Director of I²L, with a wealth of experience in logistics and the optimization of production systems for goods and services, I am honored to lead this innovative institution, built on close collaboration with our 19 founding members.
These renowned partners, such as Amazon, FM LOGISTIC, TRANSALLIANCE, ALTRANS, STEF, UEM, HEINTZ TRANSPORT, HABIT, LEVEA, GROUPE JCD, ADSERVIO GROUP, AGCO, GROUPE TLW, VIRTUEO, GROUPE6TM, TECH3D, COLLÈGE DE PARIS and ECEMA, share our vision and actively support our mission.
I²L has positioned itself as a catalyst for change and innovation in Lorraine, the Grand Est region and beyond, including cross-border regions. Our mission is clear: to prepare a new generation of engineers in intelligent logistics, capable of meeting tomorrow’s challenges while integrating the imperatives of sustainability and innovation.
Through our logistics engineering courses at Bac+3 and Bac+5 levels, we integrate cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data, to optimize supply chains, energy logistics and demand forecasting.
I would like to thank you for your trust and support. Together, we are building a future where logistics becomes a major lever for sustainable development and continuous innovation.
See you soon in our school,
Professor Nidhal REZG
Director, Institute for Logistics Innovation
I²L Steering and Management Team
Nidhal REZG
University Professor – Project leader of the Institute for Logistics Innovation – I²L
Nadia NDHAIEF
Celine CRASPAIL
Bruce AZAIS
Gilles CORMIER
Head of Industrial Chairs and Innovation in Logistics and Energy Performance
Yan DUPEYRÉ
Deputy Director of Training and Head of the Department of Applied Sciences for the Logistics Specialty
I²L International Logistics Faculty
Claver DIALLO
Full Professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax – Canada
Abd-Elhamid M. TAHA
Full Professor at Alfaisal University – Saudi Arabia
Mustapha OUHIMMOU
Full Professor at the École de technologie supérieure in Montreal – Canada
Mohamed BEN DAYA
Full Professor at the American University of Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
Uday VENKATADRI
Full Professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax – Canada
Amin CHAABANE
Full Professor at the École de technologie supérieure in Montreal – Canada
Marouane KESSENTINI
Full Professor at Oakland University – United States of America
Adenne HAJJI
Full Professor at Laval University in Quebec City – Canada
Welcome to our exceptional campus, located at 2 Rue Valentin Bousch,57070, in the heart of Metz, a strategic location that defines the very essence of our school of logistics innovation. More than just a place to study, our campus is a veritable ecosystem where students, industry and dynamic educational resources come together. Just a few steps away, the university restaurant and the campus’s rich educational resources create an environment conducive to learning. What’s more, our proximity to the CROUS student residence ensures quality accommodation, fostering the creation of a vibrant student community.
I²L’s new state-of-the-art premises cover an area of 2797 m², specially designed to foster collaborative learning and innovation.
These facilities include classrooms equipped with the latest technology, state-of-the-art research laboratories and an interactive learning environment.
