Cloud material handling systems: a cyber-physical system to enable dynamic resource allocation and digital interoperability

Cosmin Aron (), Fabio Sgarbossa (), Eric Ballot () and Dmitry Ivanov ()
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Cosmin Aron: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Fabio Sgarbossa: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Eric Ballot: Mines Paris - PSL
Dmitry Ivanov: Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin)

Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2024, vol. 35, issue 8, No 12, 3815-3836

Abstract: Abstract The existing logistics practices frequently lack the ability to effectively handle disruptions. Recent research called for dynamic, digital-driven approaches that can help prioritise allocation of logistics resources to design more adaptive and sustainable logistics networks. The purpose of this study is to explore inter-dependencies between physical and digital assets to examine how cyber-physical systems could enable interoperability in logistics networks. The paper provides an overview of the existing literature on cyber-physical applications in logistics and proposes a conceptual model of a Cloud Material Handling System. The model allows leveraging the use of digital technologies to capture and process real-time information about a logistics network with the aim to dynamically allocate material handling resources and promote asset and infrastructure sharing. The model describes how cloud computing, machine learning and real-time information can be utilised to dynamically allocate material handling resources to product flows. The adoption of the proposed model can increase efficiency, resilience and sustainability of logistics practices. Finally, the paper offers several promising research avenues for extending this work.

Keywords: Cyber-physical systems; Material handling systems; Resilience; Sustainability; Digital interoperability; Deep reinforcement learning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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