RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Smart Logistics
add2log
Platform for Decentral Production based on Additive Manufacturing
and Agile Logistics
and Agile Logistics
Funded by |
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) |
Description |
Develops a cross-company software platform for realizing an agile supply chain. With this platform new and spare parts will be produced using additive manufacturing. |
Partners |
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Duration |
March 1 2017 to February 29 2020 |
More information |
www.fir.rwth-aachen.de/en/research/research-projects/add2log-01ma17002a |
SYNCHRO-NET
Synchro-Modal Supply Chain Eco-Net
Funded by |
European Commission |
Description |
Demonstrates, how a powerful and innovative synchro-modal supply chain eco-net can catalyze the uptake of the slow steaming concept and synchro-modality. The core of the solution will be an integrated optimization and simulation eco-net, incorporating: real-time synchro-modal logistics optimization, slow steaming ship simulation and control systems, synchro-modal risk/benefit analysis statistical modelling, dynamic stakeholder impact assessment solution, and a synchro-operability communications and governance architecture. |
Partners |
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Duration |
May 2015 to October 2018 |
More information | www.synchronet.eu |
TT Transforming Transport
Big Data Value in Mobility and Logistics
Funded by |
European Commission |
Description |
Demonstrates the transformations that Big Data will bring to the mobility and logistics market. Transforming Transport validates the technical and economic viability of Big Data to reshape transport processes and services to significantly increase operational efficiency, deliver improved customer experience, and foster new business models. |
Partners |
46 Partners all over Europe among them:
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Duration |
January 2017 to June 2019 |