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PROTOPI - Model development for a regional physical Internet using the example of transports between Upper Austria and Styria

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  • Project Summary, Objectives and Expected Impacts

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    Based on existing supply chains a smart logistics system according to the visions of the Physical Internet will be designed and modelled for the economic regions Styria and Upper Austria.

    The research focuses on intelligent networking of senders, carriers and receivers using innovative web technologies (logistics 4.0) as well as a future-oriented, cooperative business model (asset sharing in coopetition). This shall lead to resource efficiency, measurable traffic reduction and increased competitiveness of the region.

  • ALICE members as partners of PROTOPI

    • LOGISTIKUM - Applied University upper Austria

  • Why is this Project Relevant for ALICE & the Physical Internet?

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    • Logistics Nodes

      Collaboration within nodes
      Shared assets, vehicles and infrastructures, and data
      • Collaboration between nodes
      Bundling flows between different nodes
      Common Communication infrastructure
      • Harmonising transport modes
      Standard containers to handle Cargo Flow visibility
      Asset & Business sharing, Pooling of oders. (Generation 0)
      Definition of nodes characteristics (like different type of nodes, collaboration community services, capabilities and requirements). Creation of a PI Nodes Registry. Definition of IT solutions to connect LSPs with a PI Node and PI Nodes with PI system. Definition of infrastructural requirements (storage area characteristics) and PI cargo handling procedures that can be used as reference (or standards) by a PI Node. (Generation 1)

    • Logistics Networks

      • Open Network / living network
      Standard operational protocols

      Operational protocol stack

      •  Information and data: Supply Chain Visibility / network visibility

      Visibility of mode capacity available
      Shipment needs known at system level
      Load and mode data decoupled

      • Routing algorithms

      Dynamic routing based on different parameters (time, money, emissions etc.)

      • Network management services

      Prediction
      Load/capacity monitorining
      Model of cooperation (coopetition). (Generation 0)
      Definition of rules, services (and protocols), Routing algorithms to search for “best” route (Generation 1)

    • Access & Adoption

      • Show benefits for different stakeholders of PI

      Shared assets, shared warehouse, shared vehicles and infrastructure

      • New and changed roles of companies and stakeholders in PI:

      New role of LSPs in value chains

      Show benefits of asset & business sharing for LSP. (Generation 0)

      Description of convincing business cases including revenue models, gain sharing and description of different stakeholders. Simulation model to understand the practicality of PI. (Generation 1)

    • Governance

      • Regulation/Legislation
      • Including multiple layers (arrangements, contracts)
      • Build trust among users, 
      • Clear rules on accountability, Liability
      • Business model and security standards
      • Clear governance
      • Rights and Responsibilities 
      • Define the common interests and goals of stakeholders
      • New Competition Rules & principles
      • Cooperation / Business model of PI
      • Roles (PI-Sender, Receiver, Forwarder, …)
      • Clear definition of tasks and responsibilities
      • Gain-sharing among partners
      • Identification and definition of risks and rewards
      Rules for Asset- and Business-sharing defined. (Generation 0)
      Mapping and analysis of current asset-sharing networks, their forms and business models. Consensus on core rules for individual platforms’ administration, expansion, liability, … (Generation 1)

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