Sensible value chain: material flow, roles and circular economy - SCARCE

Purpose and goal

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The purpose was to identify needs, opportunities and obstacles linked to five subject areas in the value chain. The aim was to identify the needs, opportunities and obstacles of incoming partners and to explore how a digital platform can be used in continued work to streamline the value chain upstream and downstream. Additional partners have been identified in this step such as haulage and packaging supplier.

Expected results and effects

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The need for digitization exists in three areas i) supply chain planning ii) automation in material handling and iii) circular material economy. Five pilots have been proposed for continued work a) visualization of planning data, b) digital information in material handling, c) digital twin for materials, d) packaging management and e) material waste. The expected effects are increased capacity and adaptability, reduced storage, reduced manual work and physical stress, reduced lead time and reduced environmental impact in transportation.

Planned approach and implementation

Four workshops have been conducted to study needs in five areas: digital technology, material handling and automation, advanced planning and planning, man in the production system and sustainability. The work has been carried out in Mölndal, Gothenburg and Södertälje and preparations have been given to the companies before each meeting. After the workshops, the material has been compiled and analyzed. Pulse meetings have been held every two weeks with the research group (four HEIs).