SCARCE II
The SCARCE II project focuses on two subcontractors located in a value chain linked to Scania and Volvo. The aim is to show for SMEs and their associated value streams how to increase efficiency, competitiveness and internal collaboration through digitalisation.
Background
Today’s digital solutions for IoT platforms, automation solutions and transparent systems for displaying real-time data enable better planning and control in the value chain for SMEs. Yet, the use of digital solutions is still mostly limited to monitoring of production processes, while the full potential remains unrealised.
Project description
SCARCE II focuses on two subcontractors located in a value chain linked to Scania and Volvo.
In SCARCE I the following challenges were idenfitied, to: i) categorize disruptions in productions to better plan production ii) adapt digital flows to introduce automation in material handling and iii) track packaging to increase efficiency and value linked to sustainability and ergonomics. In SCARCE II, a demonstrator will meet the challenges and show for SMEs and their associated value streams how to increase efficiency, competitiveness and internal collaboration through digitalisation.
The demonstrator will be a cloud-based solution that connects three test beds via pilots in the industry; Stena Industry Innovation lab, at Chalmers, RISE IVF lab in Mölndal and KTH’s test bed in Södertälje are connected with the help of technology suppliers Siemens, AFRY, Qbim and Virtual Manufacturing.
