Existing degrees of freedom in product development can be leveraged by logistics to effectively meet increasing demands. Matthias Schulz examines the integration of this functional area into the product creation process through expert interviews, using German automobile manufacturers as a case study. To ensure future viability, the author explains the changing roles in logistics and supply chain management up to the year 2025 through a trend-based scenario analysis and identifies necessary adjustments. The analysis reveals pathways for companies both within and outside the automotive industry to improve the efficiency and costs of their flow systems, thereby achieving sustainable competitive advantages.