We are thrilled to announce that our partners from ELTRUN, the E-Business Research Center, participated in the APMS 2024 (IFIP International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems), held from September 8th to 12th, 2024, in Chemnitz/Zwickau, Germany. The APMS conference is a premier event that brings together academics, industry leaders, and professionals to explore the latest innovations in production management systems.
Timoleon Farmakis presented the paper ‘Developing a Circular and Resilient Information System: A Design Science Approach’ in the session ‘Advancing Eco-Efficient and Circular Industrial Practices’. This paper is a joint effort with the co-authors Anastasios Koukopoulos, Georgios Zois, Ioannis Mourtos, Stavros Lounis, and Kostas Kalaboukas.
Why Circular and Resilient Manufacturing Matters
Modern production systems are increasingly complex, interconnected, and exposed to global disruptions, whether they stem from economic crises, climate change, or supply chain breakdowns. The challenge is designing information systems and enabling technologies to address circularity and resiliency KPIs. The Plooto Project aligns with this goal, aiming to accelerate the adoption of circular manufacturing principles and resilient systems across the European value chain.
In their paper, the authors employ a design science approach to introduce the concept of a Circular and Resilient Information System (CRIS).
Key Elements of a Circular and Resilient Information System (CRIS)
- Integration of Real-Time Data: The system enables continuous monitoring and certification of materials and products.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Circularity and Resiliency: The paper identifies crucial metrics companies can use to evaluate their progress toward circular and resilient manufacturing.
- Use of Cutting-Edge Technologies: CRIS leverages emerging technologies like IoT and AI to support traceability and real-time data analysis.
For more information on CRIS, visit the published paper here
For more on the Plooto Project and its cutting-edge work on circular and resilient manufacturing, visit Plooto Project.