This Subproject aims to enhance transparency and traceability along the entire plastics value chain. By utilizing blockchain technology and advanced data analytics, Subproject 5 will enable manufacturers to track materials from production to end-of-life, ensuring compliance, optimizing supply chains, and reducing operational costs through improved logistics and material reuse strategies.
Targets
The plastics industry lacks a cohesive system for transparency and traceability, which hinders effective collaboration and sustainability efforts. Existing solutions often fail to provide a comprehensive view of the entire value chain.
Subproject 5 focuses on creating a connected and transparent value chain by:
- Utilizing blockchain technology and advanced data analytics to track materials from production to end-of-life.
- Enhancing supply chain efficiency and reducing operational costs through improved logistics.
- Ensuring compliance and promoting material reuse strategies.
This initiative will provide manufacturers with the tools needed to optimize their value chains, improve sustainability, and achieve better operational efficiency.
Research partners:
OST โ Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Science โ IPEK Institute for Product Design, Development, and Construction
HSG โ University of St.Gallen โ Institute of Technology Management (ITEM)
Implementation partners:
Jellypipe AG
Sulzer Chemtech AG
Medmix Switzerland AG
Tide Ocean SA
FluidSolids AG
