Dynamic shelf-life for minimized waste
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| Coordinator | Lunds universitet - Institutionen för designvetenskaper |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 5 000 000 |
| Project duration | October 2013 - October 2016 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The DynahMat project set out to develop and provide roadmaps and implementation strategies for an open system solution that enables the integration and interconnection of different sensor solutions, quality prediction, communication solutions, databases, business systems and user applications. With specific focus on the static date labeling system the project has explored ways to minimize food waste, supply chain inefficiencies and how to contribute to a more sustainable industry.
Expected results and effects
DynahMat has developed an open system solution concept that enables the integration of different sensor solutions, quality prediction, apps, databases and business systems. 1)A cloud solution with web user interfaces and open APIs for sensor input, prediction models and data output 2)Integrated prediction models in the cloud system 3)A temp-sensor solution based on wifi and a mobile app for usage in the SC as both gateway and user interface to personnel 4)One mobile phone application for consumer usage in retail 5)Strategies and road-maps for further development and implementation
Planned approach and implementation
DynahMat project adopted a multidisciplinary approach with expertise in food microbiology, simulation, electrical measurements, packaging, logistics, innovation, SCM and distributed information systems together with actors from all tiers in the value chain. The project has been carried out in close connection to practice with several field tests in three product streams with a focus on chilled, packed and perishable foods with a short shelf life and high product value and organized into six work packages which projects essential aspects tested, developed and deepened.