Efficiency of bulk transports using IoT and dynamic weighing
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Agroväst Livsmedel AB - AGROVÄST LIVSMEDEL AKTIEBOLAG |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 179 661 |
| Project duration | November 2018 - December 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Transport Efficiency |
| End-of-project report | 2018-02709sv.pdf(pdf, 1153 kB) (In Swedish) |
Purpose and goal
The collaboration project has fulfilled two of the three overall goals. The benefits of dynamic weighing have been shown mainly through a calculation model for reduced climate impact, fuel and time savings. The project has not investigated the possibility of machine learning for identifying cargo when a transportvehicle passes the scale, the task was low-prioritized with regard to the project´s budget and was considered to be later in the process. Through intensive work for approval certificates and collaboration with RISE, dynamic weighing is approved in Sweden
Expected results and effects
The collaboration project has generated mapping of processes at Varaslättens Lagerhus, mapping of regulations for dynamic weighing, created a rough calculation model for fuel saving and climate impact. The project has carried out process analysis according to the LEAN model, identified and prioritized improvements when recieving and weighing in grain. A pit optimization tool and a simulation model were created to verify a first version of the pit optimization algorithm as a demo but are not fully tested or verified. Demonstration was conducted as a film and presentation
Planned approach and implementation
The collaboration project was carried out by regulary full team meetings. Several Workshops were arranged for evaluation, mapping and physical visits to Vara Lagerhus for process mapping. A steering group was appointed to monitor the results on an ongoing basis. The project was ambitiously specified compared to the financial framework for which funding was sought, and in retrospect the project team can state that the project has not been clearly defined, despite this, work ethic and efforts have reflected both deep interest and commitment as a collaborative project is intended to do.