Sustainability

CO₂ Calculations of Complex Supply Chain Networks

CO₂ Calculations of Complex Supply Chain Networks

Structured collection of emission data based on the SCOR model
Dieter Uckelmann ORCID Icon, Johannes Tonio Alt, Isabel Andujo
As a result of the progressively climate change, the environmental impact of corporate activities is becoming the focus of internal and external shareholders. At the same time more complex supply chain networks are being developed in the industry. The majority of the processes involved in a supply chain network are executed by globally spread partners. This trend makes it difficult to quantify the impact of individual corporate-level activities on the overall ecological performance of the supply chain. The following document evaluates the scope of application on the SCOR model for a structured range of data emissions from global supply chains, based on a detailed literature research.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 6 | Pages 16-20 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_19-6_S12-16
Corporate Digital Responsibility

Corporate Digital Responsibility

Freiwillige Selbstverpflichtung als Chance und Notwendigkeit in einer digitalen Welt
Ellena Werning
Data is considered “new gold” or “oil of the 21st century”. Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based on it enable us to optimize existing processes in companies and to develop new, disruptive business models. Technological innovations benefit consumers, businesses, society and the environment. But the undisputed benefits and opportunities of digitization are related to risks of misuse of data, ethical issues and the risk of rebound effects. The increasing global interconnectedness of the economy makes nation-state regulations impossible. Companies are therefore called upon to make digitization sustainable right from the start on the basis of a voluntary commitment.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 6 | Pages 59-61
Digitalization, Globalization and Sustainable Development

Digitalization, Globalization and Sustainable Development

Application to digital manufacturing
Ortwin Renn
In light of the three major global transformations of globalization, digitalization and sustainabilization industrial production faces new challenges and targets. On the one hand industrial modernization in the direction of digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0) has to cope with the new protectionist policies that have started in the United States as a countermovement to globalization. On the other hand, the new vocal demand for climate protection and environmental quality assurance puts pressure on the industry to align its policies with the demand for ecological modernization. It is essential that industrial policy makers include not only efficiency goals as targets for their investment plans but also environmental quality and social compatibility. Keywords:
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 6 | Pages 21-23
Circular Economy in Global Value-Added Networks

Circular Economy in Global Value-Added Networks

Analysis of Current Challenges for Industrial Implementation of Circular Economy
Felix Klenk, Benjamin Häfner, Gisela Lanza ORCID Icon, Markus Wagner
The aim of circular economy is to return a used product to the product and production life cycle several times in a value-adding way. This article presents the current industrial practice for a successful circular economy and the associated potentials, based on a definition of circular economy and its principles. Afterwards, existing challenges of the circular economy are analyzed. The article intends to support decision-makers in recognizing the advantages of circular economy and to tackle challenges for a successful introduction at an early stage.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 6 | Pages 29-32 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_19-6_S25-28
Sustainability Effects of Industry 4.0

Sustainability Effects of Industry 4.0

Ökonomische, ökologische und soziale Aspekte
Marion Steven
Profit is a necessary, but not sufficient condition for long-term business success. Global problems such as climate change, depletion of natural resources and overpopulation, but also local environmental pollution and emphasis on social aspects increase the significance of sustainability for enterprises. Sustainability is already implemented in the guiding principles of all DAX 30 enterprises and accepted as maxim of action by 90 % of Fortune 500 enterprises [1]. Starting from a definition of sustainability, the subsequent contribution discusses sustainability effects of industry 4.0 concerning the economic, ecologic, and social dimension [2].
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 6 | Pages 11-15
Green Warehouses – A Guideline From Planning to Construction

Green Warehouses - A Guideline From Planning to Construction

von der Planung bis zum Bau
Ronja Ege, Maximilian Kornmann, Clemens Stöver, Dieter Uckelmann ORCID Icon
As transportation is accountable for around 87 % of total logistics emissions globally, scientific focus in the past laid on the moving elements of the supply chain and not the stop points in between, namely the warehouses. However, responsible for 13 % of emissions, logistics real estate should not be neglected. Thus, based on an extensive literature research, the article summarizes the current state of science in green logistics buildings. By discussing certain aspects of supply chain strategy development, location planning and warehouse construction, possibilities aiming to minimize the ecological lifecycle footprint are elaborated.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 6 | Pages 51-54 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_19-6_S51-54
Environmental Aspects of Vendor Managed Inventory

Environmental Aspects of Vendor Managed Inventory

Gökhan Cenk ORCID Icon, Emre Kayadelen, Philipp Kürner, Marius Schultenkämper, Dieter Uckelmann ORCID Icon
The economic and environmental impacts of globalization are forcing companies to form their supply chain more efficient. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a widely used concept that is primarily implemented because of its cost savings. Based on a comprehensive survey in the logistics industry in Germany, this study provides sustainable and ecological recommendations for companies planning or already working daily with VMI.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 34 | 2018 | Edition 6 | Pages 56-60 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_18-6_56-60
Boosting Demand for Digitalization in Logistics

Boosting Demand for Digitalization in Logistics

Recommendations on Demand-side Policy Instruments
Aleksandra Himstedt
The complexity of logistic networks and systems is growing in today’s globalized world. Consequently, there is a rising demand on digitalization in this sector in order to gain a competitive advantage on the market. This paper introduces policy instruments suitable to boost the demand for uptake of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the logistics sector. Experts and stakeholders have been consulted on this topic and an EUwide survey has been launched. The consultations indicated barriers for the implementation of relevant technologies and showcased the appropriate demand-side policy measures able to overcome these barriers, thus motiva-ting companies to digitalize. As a result, several instruments to boost ICT-implementation in transport and logistics were recommended to the policy makers.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 34 | 2018 | Edition 5 | Pages 39-42
Social Networks in Logistics and Industry 4.0

Social Networks in Logistics and Industry 4.0

The Usage of Social Networks for Communication Enhances Production and Logistics
Anuschka Huber, Helen Mödinger, Dieter Uckelmann ORCID Icon
Fast-pacing technologies force companies to improve their flexibility. Fluctuating demand and volatile markets require high reactivity. Due to Industry 4.0 and globalization, communication in companies is becoming increasingly important. Social networks can be used to improve the efficiency of in-house communication and create a connection to partners and customers. This paper discusses how social networks can support corporate communication internally as well as externally, with a focus on logistics and production. In this context, practical examples are shown and a self-developed model is presented.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 34 | 2018 | Edition 5 | Pages 51-54 | DOI 10.30844/I40M18-5_51-54
Measurement of the Filling Level of Trailers Used in Local Transport

Measurement of the Filling Level of Trailers Used in Local Transport

An overview of existing technologies and a practical test with ultrasonic sensors in automotive logistics
Till Becker, Thorben Funke, Joshua Coordes
In transport logistics the utilization of transports is often unknown. As a consequence it is not possible to use this information during the transport planning phase and it cannot be used for operational transport control. This report describes technologies which can measure the utilization of shipping spaces. Due to the lack of market-ready systems, a new system was developed that uses ultrasonic sensors to determine the transport utilization. The system was built on a trailer and was tested during live operation. It was shown that the system fulfills the given requirements and it is suggested to expand the tests.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 34 | 2018 | Edition 5 | Pages 29-32 | DOI 10.30844/I40M18-5_29-32
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