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Requirements for a Physical Internet handling container
The containers for the Physical Internet (PI) are one of the core elements to achieve an open, global and interconnected logistics network in the future [1]. In the presented poster the particular focus is on the requirements and functions which a future PI-handling container has to fulfil. The findings in the MODULUSHCA and the Go2PI project are merged with ongoing research work (see fig.1) in order to prioritize and show the impact of box functionality. The presented poster furthermore shows concepts for realizing a PI-handling container (see fig.2) and results of ongoing research work concerning reusable packaging for protecting products inside the PI- handling container.
Structure of the poster:
1) Introduction and Objectives
Boundaries/demands from PI
2) Methods
3) Results
Requirements form Modulushca and Go2PI, concepts for a panel box, concepts for reusable packaging
4) Conclusion and Outlook
Advantages and disadvantages of the different existing concepts, next steps for further concept development
5) References
Used Methods:
Requirements definition (i.e. storybook - online survey), methodological design (VDI 2221-2223), economic-technical assessment (VDI 2225), CAE – engineering design optimization, FMEA, value analysis.
Physical Internet container, Go2PI, MODULUSHCA, functional specification for a Physical Internet, container, realization of a Physical Internet container, engineering design
Poster
Convertible Concepts Corporation
At Convertible Concepts Corporation (CCC) we believe that the time for needed change in the shipping industry is now.
Our innovative hardware and software solutions offer positive changes including a reduced carbon footprint.
Worldwide, 200,000 auto carriers, 200,000 auto carrier railcars and over 1000 RoRo (roll on roll off) vessels run empty at least 40% of the time. These empty miles mean a worldwide waste of $75 billion annually on inefficient transport. This translates into 8 billion wasted liters of diesel fuel and 20 billion kilograms of needless CO2 being generated by the automotive logistics sector’s inefficiencies alone.
Convertible Trailer Manufacturing (CTM) holds the worldwide patent for an automotive transport trailer that converts into a flat deck trailer. Empty auto carriers are a common sight. Once they deliver their load of vehicles, their design limits them to carrying vehicles back and consequently, they usually travel back empty due to unbalanced automotive flows. Our Convertible Trailer folds down into a flat deck in one minute, creating endless backhaul opportunities.
As an external solution, we have also developed and patented a new container called the AutoBox. It's dry, collapsible, stackable, track-able, and extremely versatile. The AutoBox was designed for, but is certainly not limited to, the auto-manufacturing sector. It's line-side ready meaning that auto manufacturers can bring the AutoBox full of car parts directly alongside the assembly line… right where it is needed.
These two hardware solutions are game changing innovations to say the least. However, the real engine that will drive this forward is our Convertible Logistics Intelligence Centre known as CLIC. It is designed to compare finished and unfinished vehicle flows against the automotive industry itself or against the rest of the general freight industry.
Our presentation will showcase all three of these solutions and we look forward to the opportunity to tell you more about them.
Convertible, Inbound, Outbound, Logistics, Automotive, Transportation, Backhauls, Innovation, Hardware, Software
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