Sustainable and Digital Supply Chains [NI-SERV-2020-48]

Sustainable supply chain design in the era of digitalisation

Service/Expertise Overview

Our service provides an integrated set of tools and knowledge geared towards the digital and sustainable transformation of supply chains, promoting more efficient, resilient and intelligent operations.

With a focus on reducing carbon footprint, circularity and energy efficiency, we support companies in the transition to low environmental impact logistics and production models.

We combine simulation of supply chain processes and operations (discrete and agent-based) with intelligent decision support systems, enabling companies to assess, optimise and redesign their supply chains in line with the current challenges of the digital economy and the green transition.

Our experience in designing agent-based systems and digital platforms can be applied to the planning of logistics and storage facilities, as well as to the development of manufacturing as a service (MaaS) models, facilitating the transition of organisations to new digital operating models.

We complement our offering with the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for process improvement, advanced risk management methods and technology implementation planning, which can be combined with simulation and decision support tools to strengthen companies’ analytical and strategic capabilities in the digital age. In particular, we prioritise the use of data and indicators to develop decision support models that assess digital maturity, operational performance and sustainability of operations.

This offering is based on the results of applied scientific research, developed in various international R&D projects, and on practical experience gained in collaboration with companies from different sectors.

This service supports organisations in strategic decision-making, resource optimisation and the integration of digital technologies that increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Applicable to sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, retail and public services. Through this service, companies can accelerate the digitisation of their supply chains, strengthen their competitiveness and prepare for a more sustainable and connected future.

Competitive advantages

Our know-how stems from innovation and applied research projects in partnership with companies, allowing us to replicate and adapt best practices to new business contexts.

The solutions we propose are customised, scalable and based on proven scientific models. We combine simulation, inference and data analysis techniques to offer integrated solutions that balance operational efficiency, resilience and sustainability.

Services Provided

• Simulation of Processes and Operations in Supply Chains (Discrete and Agent-Based);
• Planning and Design of Logistics and Stock Facilities;
• Evaluation and Integration of Emerging Technologies;
• Intelligent Decision Support Systems;
• Risk Management and Development of Resilient Supply Chains;
• Agentic Systems;
• Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS);
• Application of AI for Process Improvement;
• Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Supply Chain Operations.

Research centre

UNIDEMI