{"id":94439,"date":"2022-02-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/?post_type=article&p=94439"},"modified":"2024-04-16T16:33:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T14:33:04","slug":"off-peak-delivery-an-opportunity-for-climate-friendly-urban-logistics","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/off-peak-delivery-an-opportunity-for-climate-friendly-urban-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-Peak Delivery: An Opportunity for Climate-Friendly Urban Logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Digital Factory Planning for Startups<\/h4>\n
A simulation-based production structure design<\/div>
Herwig Winkler<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Tobias Isau<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n With the increasing complexity of production and logistics systems, traditional factory planning approaches are reaching their limits. In this context, digital factory planning offers a promising solution for enabling well-informed decisions, particularly during the early planning phases. For startups, the optimal planning of a production facility is challenging, as they often operate with limited financial and infrastructural resources. This paper presents a methodological approach to digital factory planning that utilizes VR simulation for the layout planning of a factory hall for a young company in the solar industry. The proposed approach demonstrates how simulations can support the design of flexible production structures, particularly in startup environments. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 68-75<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Site Assessment for Flexible Intralogistics in Brownfield Sites<\/h4>\n
Innovative decision support in practice<\/div>
Jolanda Schierbaum<\/a>, Carsten Feldmann<\/a>, Lars Renhof<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Due to its dynamic environment, space planning in intralogistics is not a one-time task but a recurring decision-making process subject to numerous constraints imposed by existing infrastructure. Decisions are often based on incomplete data, resulting in a high risk of poor planning decisions and inefficient use of space. This paper presents a practice-oriented process model for space evaluation in brownfield projects. The proposed approach improves the standardization and consistency of space evaluation and promotes best practices among all stakeholders. By supporting systematic decision-making, the process model contributes to optimized planning and resource allocation, thereby reducing risks and avoiding costly implementation errors.The process model is demonstrated through a case study conducted at a commercial vehicle manufacturer. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 124-133<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Digital Twins for Emission Reduction<\/h4>\n
Ex-ante case study on a pump test bench in industrial production<\/div>
Felix Bischoff<\/a>, Ingela Tietze<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Peter Hertweck<\/a>, Nina van Hasz<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Digital twins are frequently referred to as a promising approach for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in industrial production; however, robust empirical evidence of their benefits under real-world conditions is largely lacking. In this case study, the emission reduction potential of a digital twin\u2014as a conceptually described target system\u2014is quantified ex-ante via the example of a test bench for hydraulic pumps. To this end, the GHG emissions of the original test plan for the year 2025 are determined based on actual measured energy consumption of the tested pumps and time-resolved grid electricity emission intensities. This is followed by a rule-based rescheduling, in which energy-intensive test processes are shifted to time intervals with lower emissions. The rescheduling takes operational constraints into account so that processes and equipment remain unchanged. The savings potential is determined by comparing the GHG emissions of the reference and the optimized case. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 16-24 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.3.2<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Experiencing Digital Twins in Production and Logistics<\/h4>\n
The fischertechnik\u00ae Learning Factory 4.0 as a development platform for possible expansion stages<\/div>
Deike Gliem<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Sigrid Wenzel<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Jan Schickram<\/a>, Tareq Albeesh<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n The fischertechnik\u00ae Learning Factory 4.0 has proven to be a suitable experimental environment for testing digital twins. Depending on the targeted maturity stage, the functions of a digital twin range from status monitoring and forecasting to the operational control of production and logistics systems. To systematically classify these functions, this article presents a maturity model that serves as a framework for the development of a digital twin. Building on this, selected use cases are implemented in a test and development environment based on a system architecture with multi-layered logic structure. These initial implementations serve to highlight application purposes, relevant methods, and typical challenges and potentials in the transfer to real factory environments. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | Edition 2 | Pages 30-37 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.2.30<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Has the Time Come for an Energy Revolution in Intralogistics?<\/h4>\n
The current status of hydrogen fuel cell-powered MHE<\/div>
Joseph W. D\u00f6rmann<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Hydrogen fuel cells promise to be a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel or battery-electric material handling equipment (MHE) in various production or warehouse contexts. Short refuelling times, an absence of carbon emissions, and constant power input put fuel cell-powered MHE at an advantage in high-intensity work environments. However, various barriers to the adoption of fuel cells remain, including considerations surrounding cost and efficiency. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 6 | Pages 74-80<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Loam Construction and Wooden Shelving<\/h4>\n
A contribution to sustainability in warehouse logistics<\/div>
Viviano De Giacomo<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Nathalie Fritsch<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Jakob Kennert<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Dieter Uckelmann<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>This study examines the contribution of natural building materials, in particular loam and wood, to the sustainable development of logistics infrastructure, assessing ecological, economic, and technical dimensions across the entire life cycle. Potentials, restrictions, and supportive framework conditions are identified based on literature analyses and expert interviews. Wood proves to be technically mature and ecologically advantageous, especially in high rack construction, while loam offers high potential for energy- and resource-efficient construction. The study concludes with recommendations for research, policy, and practice to establish circular construction methods in logistics. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | Edition 6 | Pages 82-89<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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