Logistics (new)
Reception and storage of items, collection and shipping of items, inventory and stock management and forklift driver tasks. A professional in logistics should know about storage economy and its effects on company economy, as well as the basics about international material distributions.
Description of the skill
Logistics encompasses the efficient management of goods through various stages, including reception, storage, collection, shipping, inventory control, and forklift operation. Competitors are expected to perform tasks such as organising stock, preparing shipments, and maintaining accurate inventory records, all while adhering to safety and operational standards. A professional in logistics must also understand the principles of storage economy and how logistical efficiency impacts overall business performance. Additionally, basic knowledge of international material distribution and supply chain processes is essential for success in this field.
Competition Rules
Competition Rules set the overall framework and regulations that apply to all skills competitions.
Charter of Judges
Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the Assessment Framework.
Technical Description
Technical Description explains what the skill is about and what competitors should be prepared for. This document was previously known as the Pre-task Assignment.
- Released in November 2026
Logistics is a new skill in the Abilympics competition. To help members better understand what this new skill involves, we have compiled a selection of tasks from previous Finnish national TaitajaPLUS skills competitions for students with special needs. These tasks are only examples of the types of tasks previously used in TaitajaPLUS and will not be used as such for the Abilympics Helsinki 2027 competition.
Task Assignment
Task Assignment is the actual competition task that competitors complete, based on the Technical Description.
- Released in February 2027
(This document was previously known as the Final-task Assignment.)
Skill Manager
Person in charge of organising the skill.
Christian Falenius
Vocational College Spesia
Judges
The Abilympics organiser selects judges from people nominated by IAF member organisations.
- Application period for judges in May 2026
- Selection of Judges in September/October 2026
- Finalised list of Judges will be released in February 2027
Partners of the skill
”The best part was competing. I had looked forward to it through all the training and the whole week and finally got to perform and give my best.
