Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value Chain
Agricultural pruning biomass is one of the important resources in Europe for generating renewable energy. However, utilization of the agricultural residues requires development of efficient and effective logistics systems. The objective of this study was to develop smart logistics system (SLS) appro...
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| description | Agricultural pruning biomass is one of the important resources in Europe for generating renewable energy. However, utilization of the agricultural residues requires development of efficient and effective logistics systems. The objective of this study was to develop smart logistics system (SLS) appropriate for the management of the pruning biomass supply chain. The paper describes the users’ requirement of SLS, defines the technical and functional requirements and specifications for the development of SLS, and determines relevant information/data to be documented and managed by the SLS. This SLS has four major components: (a) Smart box, a sensor unit that enables measurement of data such as relative humidity, temperature, geographic positions; (b) On-board control unit, a unit that performs route planning and monitors the recordings by the smart box; (c) Information platform, a centralized platform for data storing and sharing, and management of pruning supply chain and traceability; and (d) Central control unit, an interface linking the Information platform and On-board control unit that serves as a point of administration for the whole pruning biomass supply chain from harvesting to end user. The SLS enables the improvement of performance of pruning biomass supply chain management and product traceability leading to a reduction of product loss, increased coordination of resources utilisation and quality of solid biofuel supply, increased pruning marketing opportunity, and reduction of logistics cost. This SLS was designed for pruning biomass, but could also be adapted for any type of biomass-to-energy initiatives. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5137051692204594b9e910d6f3e508542022-12-21T19:19:49ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172018-07-0187116210.3390/app8071162app8071162Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value ChainGirma Gebresenbet0Techane Bosona1Sven-Olof Olsson2Daniel Garcia3Department of Energy and Technology, Swedish university of agricultural sciences, P.O. Box 75651 Uppsala, SwedenDepartment of Energy and Technology, Swedish university of agricultural sciences, P.O. Box 75651 Uppsala, SwedenMobitron AB, P.O. Box 56146 Huskvarna, SwedenResearch Centre for Energy Resources and Consumption-CIRCE, Mariano Esquillor Gomez, 15 50018 Zaragoza, SpainAgricultural pruning biomass is one of the important resources in Europe for generating renewable energy. However, utilization of the agricultural residues requires development of efficient and effective logistics systems. The objective of this study was to develop smart logistics system (SLS) appropriate for the management of the pruning biomass supply chain. The paper describes the users’ requirement of SLS, defines the technical and functional requirements and specifications for the development of SLS, and determines relevant information/data to be documented and managed by the SLS. This SLS has four major components: (a) Smart box, a sensor unit that enables measurement of data such as relative humidity, temperature, geographic positions; (b) On-board control unit, a unit that performs route planning and monitors the recordings by the smart box; (c) Information platform, a centralized platform for data storing and sharing, and management of pruning supply chain and traceability; and (d) Central control unit, an interface linking the Information platform and On-board control unit that serves as a point of administration for the whole pruning biomass supply chain from harvesting to end user. The SLS enables the improvement of performance of pruning biomass supply chain management and product traceability leading to a reduction of product loss, increased coordination of resources utilisation and quality of solid biofuel supply, increased pruning marketing opportunity, and reduction of logistics cost. This SLS was designed for pruning biomass, but could also be adapted for any type of biomass-to-energy initiatives.http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/7/1162smart logistics systemsmart boxinformation platformrenewable biomass energyagricultural pruning |
| spellingShingle | Girma Gebresenbet Techane Bosona Sven-Olof Olsson Daniel Garcia Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value Chain Applied Sciences smart logistics system smart box information platform renewable biomass energy agricultural pruning |
| title | Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value Chain |
| title_full | Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value Chain |
| title_fullStr | Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value Chain |
| title_full_unstemmed | Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value Chain |
| title_short | Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value Chain |
| title_sort | smart system for the optimization of logistics performance of the pruning biomass value chain |
| topic | smart logistics system smart box information platform renewable biomass energy agricultural pruning |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/7/1162 |
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