SMART through information sharing and collaboration among relevant supply chain stakeholders aims at providing consumers-based services. Based on smart product identification and tagging technology, a distributed-software-architecture was be used to enable real-time data sharing, to offer decision support and collaboration. These tools were then used for in-store support. The objective of this project was the establishment of automated warehouse and supply chain processes in a networked business environment that via a unique product identification leading in the integration with consumer services.
LogiCon addresses several areas such as: logistic connectivity via the utilization of smart solutions and platforms with the involvement of a various SMEs, engaging freight-related communities to encourage smart-approaches adoption for green and sustainable transformation and promoting cooperation in a global freight management ecosystem for flow synchronization and optimization. The aim of this project was to establish the implementation of ICT solutions for logistics to align with the communication needs that arise. In combination with ICT solutions a new business models for cooperation purposes in regard to co-modal supply chains. By utilizing these solutions, the relevant stakeholders are enabled to participation in international trade and commerce flows. These solutions mostly surround data connectivity and aim at cost reduction.
OTN created virtual service hubs for harmonization purposes in order to enable easier visualization of freight-related data. These consequently enabled innovation applications. This project was set to address the following challenges: 1. Enhanced data aggregation and harmonization for transparent and efficient utilization, 2. Increased value extraction and data accuracy and 3. Stimulation of new services and opportunities. The establishment of an automated flexible dataset was another purpose of this project. It combined different type of data and utilized various smart tools such as spatial (GI), dynamic data streams and non-spatial (OD) data and visualisation tools and pattern detection algorithms in order to address its aims. The solution provided by OTN is an open service that enables data access to open data sets as well as to an innovation environment.
TIMON focuses on increased freight safety and sustainability by incorporating cooperative commination and data processing tools and applications that would enable information transfer and provide several services to rivers, businesses and several relevant stakeholders in freight. The aims of the project were: 1. to deliver to the stakeholders’ needs regarding transport services, 2. To identify open data sets that can be used for data harmonization in order to provide real-time information, 3. enable cooperative sensing in ITS, 4. Make use of the information collected from smart tools and AI systems, 5. Develop communication networks between vehicles and VRU, 6. Utilize information collected from drivers’ phones (i.e. traffic data), 7. Implement ITS services and 8. Design a testbed site and a urban area validation environment. In conclusion, this project utilizing cooperative networks and open data sets will enable access to real-time services for optimized multimodal mobility.
SELIS objectives were to provide a "platform for pan-European logistics applications". The adoption of a wide range of logistics approaches, the establishment of innovative agenda, the creation of a consortium of logistics stakeholders and ICT providers, the formation of an innovative research environment for data sharing and knowledge identification are some of the activities that were implemented in the framework of this project that aimed at establishing a network of dedicated intelligent public information areas of logistics communities, the SELIS Community Hubs (SCN). These hubs were created in order to establish next gen, collaborative and green transport chains. The overall concept was to provides a "lightweight ICT structure" that would enable logistics data sharing at a strategic as well as operational level.
AEOLIX provided a cloud-based collaborative logistics ecosystem for building and managing (logistics- related) information pipelines to address the fragmentation and lack of connectedness of ICT-based information systems for logistics decision making. The adoption of pan-European logistics solutions that are needed to boost efficiency and productivity while reducing environmental impact requires supply chain visibility, which is facilitated by easy access to, interchange, and use of relevant and abundant logistics-related information. The optimal utilization of logistics-related data is significantly hampered by legacy barriers. This digital business environment developed by AEOLIX increased supply chain visibility, allowing for more sustainable and efficient commodities transportation across Europe. The ecosystem supported the integration of supply-chain-related transportation business activities through logistics software solutions for cloud-based connectivity and interaction, allowing for more efficient logistics supply chain collaboration than is currently possible. AEOLIX provided low-cost connectivity of local ICT platforms and secure data sharing all aligned with sustainable factors for the environment.
LOGISTAR is a freight transport platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the prediction and optimization of freight transport systems. For this purpose, a real-time decision-making tool and a real-time visualization tool for the transportation of goods were developed, with the aim of providing information and services to the various agents involved in the logistics supply chain. The aim was to enable better coordination between freight transport operators, their clients, and other stakeholders, such as warehouse or infrastructure managers. Logistar also offers automated negotiation techniques and constraint satisfaction problem solving techniques. This will make it an outperformer of market products and services such as freight exchange systems, collaborative platforms, transport control towers, and routing systems. To make logistics more efficient and effective, transport volumes, modes, and capacities need to be integrated, and cooperation between all actors along the logistics chain needs to be encouraged.In order to support this, LOGISTAR is focused on better using capacity and data sharing to optimize transport operations.
FIspace aimed to a multi-domain Business Collaboration Space that employs FI technologies to enable seamless collaboration in open, cross-organizational business networks. Eight working Experimentation Sites were established in Europe where Pilot Applications are tested in Early Trials for Agri-Food, Transport & Logistics and preparations will be made for industrial uptake by engaging with players and associations from relevant industry sectors and the IT industry. The insights gained underscore the need for innovative ICT solutions that can improve collaboration within business networks. FIspace will create a standard for cross-organizational business collaboration that will address the needs that are arising in the industry such as the need for improved ICT solutions that will allow for more efficient and effective business networks.