Enterprise Interventions

Marina Sport

It is a company that has been operating in the nautical sector for over 35 years, evolving with the times and dealing with all its segments, such as the sale of medium-large boats, inflatable boats, outboard motors, accessories and nautical spare parts with respective installations. MARINA SPORT covers an exhibition area of more than 4,500 square metres, and a 4,000 square metre operational headquarters in the port of Bari at the Pizzoli pier, where it offers garaging and repairs with assistance to CAT, VolvoPenta, Yamaha, Besenzoni, Veco, etc. It also has a spare parts and accessories warehouse and a large parking and boat storage area. Finally, MARINA SPORT offers a continuous assistance to all its customers: at its shipyard we carry out garaging operations and shipbuilding works. It already collaborates with other shipyards such as Ferretti, of which we are their service point.

The experimental knowledge transfer intervention in brief

Considering the existing situation and the needs of the company, the experimental intervention was mainly focused on the digitalization of the process management and on the application of the Cloud, Big Data and Augmented Reality technology. In detail the main effort dealt with the digitalization of the business tools due to the lack of ICT systems that can manage data and activities. The collaboration among the experts of POLIBA and MARINA SPORT for the implementation of the abovementioned tools, had to be functional for the growth of company. To these aims, the knowledge of POLIBA in the informatics and automation field allowed the digitalization of the business; in particular, an App for the management of customers and employees was developed. By a proper QR code and also by means of Augmented Reality technology, this tool allows to obtain information of the boats, uploads pictures and monitors the progress of the works of employees. Cloud and Big Data technology were functional for the improvement of the level of the services to be offered to the customers.

Some feedbacks

According to the company owner, the project had a positive impact since it allowed to optimize and help the digitalization of the whole business process. For the experts the low digitalization resulted in business process of the company, but thanks to the know-how of POLIBA experts and by the FUTURE 4.0 tools, many opportunities of improvement were offered to the company, also by the application of the above-mentioned technologies of Industry 4.0.

Timeframe

09.09 – 24.09.2020

Region

Apulia, Italy

Company profile

Nautical company located in Bari

Companies’ resources involved

Owner and other employees

Typology

Transformation in-company intervention (32 h.) for applied knowledge into company of selected 4.0 technologies

Experts’ profiles

Naval Architect, specialized in Interior Design, Yacht Design and Industrial Design and Adjunct Professor of Industrial Design at different Universities

Mechanical Engineer, Architect-building Engineer and Management Engineer, Polytechnic of Bari

Focus

Digitalization and ICT tools for the process internal management

Cantieri Navali Vittoria

Vittoria Shipyard was created in 1927 through the initiative of the family Duò, the soul of the Vittoria Shipyard. All the three generations, who have run until today, have worked continuously toward product innovation. The workspace, set in Via Leonardo Da Vinci in Adria, extends across a 22.000 meters surface, 8.000 of which are covered by mobile hangars that allow production to continue on different projects simultaneously, without restraint from the external climate. Vittoria Shipyard’s security boats are the flagships chosen by police and coast guards of many Mediterranean countries. In particular, the most requested ships are Search and Rescue boats (SAR boats), which are unsinkable and self-righting. In those recent years, more than a hundred of vessels have been built for the Coast Guards of Italy, Croatia, Libya, Malta, Cyprus and Tunisia, and they have been used against illegal immigration, smuggling, illegal drug trade, terrorism and also, for the protection of the environment and fishing areas. Concerning defence, Vittoria Shipyard has experienced crafting patrol boats, fast interceptors, and general-purpose guard ships.

The experimental knowledge transfer intervention in brief

The experimental intervention focused on the analysis of internal processes in order to proceed with their progressive digitalization in view of what is foreseen by Industry 4.0. In particular, within the intervention were analysed some internal procedures such as:

• Purchase request
• Purchase of materials
• Storage flows of incoming materials
• Withdrawal operations for production.

The analysis allowed to highlight some activities with no added value and suggest a series of improvements to be made. In detail the company has identified a number of redundant procedures during the purchase phase. In particular, through the study of orders, a very high fragmentation emerged, many orders of low value. The improvement implementation foresees a Web platform where some suppliers can see the stock available at CNV and restore the materials. The work carried out directly on site, in shipyard headquarter, also brought to light the difficulty of tracking materials from the moment they were delivered by suppliers. The improvements suggested consist of greater traceability using barcode identification systems and radio frequency readers. Every activity carried out by the readers (loading, unloading and transfer) would then be reported and recorded by the management. Finally, the layout of the warehouse itself has been revised in order to improve operational performance and reduce some waste of time and space.

Some feedbacks

The shipyard has quantified orders in greater detail in order to rationalise its activities. It has also implemented a plan to reorganise the warehouse by developing a new layout. At the moment the shipyard is collecting offers to adapt its management to the adoption of a communication platform with its suppliers. According to the expert the companies’ human resources involve in the experimental intervention showed proactivity in the applications explained as well as direct interest. In addition, company’ profiles with different functions were involved to receive more information about the procedures analysed.

Timeframe

23.04 – 02.11.2020

Region

Veneto region, Italy

Company profile

Shipyard located in Adria

Companies’ resources involved

President & Production Manager; CEO & Production Manager; HSE & IT Manager; Quality System Manager & Sales; Technical IT Manager; Purchasing Manager

Typology

Transformation in-company intervention (32 h.) for applied knowledge into company of selected 4.0 technologies

Experts’ profiles

Prof. with Degree in Computer Engineering, PhD and Specialization Course in Management Engineering at the University of Padua who is also ELA (European Logistics Association) Certified and Management Consultant in the areas of strategies, business operations, logistics and warehouse organization

Focus

Logistics, Human Resources Development and Cybersecurity

Nautica Ranieri

Nautica Ranieri is probably the only place, for dimension and comprehensiveness of its structure and organization, able to compete with shipyards located in the rest of Europe. The Ranieri Shipyard is able to carry out dry docking for sailing and motor boats up to 30 meters of length x 8 meters of width, maximum 3,5 meters of draft. NAUTICA RANIERI is equipped with 60 berth places available for mooring of yachts up to 40 meters in length and 3.50 meters draft, and dry storage of boats up to 30 meters of length. There are special moorings places for yachts in transit which need assistance or a technical support. The Ranieri Shipyard carries out: repairs of hulls made of fiberglass, wood, light alloys and steel, renewal of teak decks, partial or total refitting operations, reconstruction of the interior fittings, realizations or external modifications of platforms, anti-osmosis treatments of fiberglass hulls. Protective covers are produced with heat-shrinking and caulking, cabinet-making, upholstery and thermal-acoustic insulation are carried out. The Ranieri Shipyard is able to carry out the installation and maintenance of mechanical, electric, electronic and hydraulic in-board systems: inverters, propeller shaft lines, S-drive, IPS, electric generator, walkways, bow thruster, winches, watermakers, air conditioners, refrigerators, radar, VHF, GPS, depth sounders, autopilot, satellite TV, instrumentation. Revision of fire-fighting systems and repair / maintenance of sailing equipment.

The experimental knowledge transfer intervention in brief

In order to increase the business of the company, the in-company experimental intervention was focused on the development of an ICT platform, in order to create a network of local companies and stakeholders. Technologies as Cloud, Big data and Cyber security have been the most important tools to reach the abovementioned objectives. The experimental intervention led to a definition of a platform where data and services such as maintenance, private mooring and refueling, organization of excursions etc. from multiple users (customers/suppliers) can converge, in order to have a local network that allows the growth of boating in Puglia. The collaboration among the experts of POLIBA and NAUTICA RANIERI for the creation of the above-mentioned nautical network was functional of the growth of Apulian nautical sector. To these aims, the technologies of Industry 4.0 such as Cloud, Big Data and Cyber Security were deepen.

Some feedbacks

According to the company owner, the project has positive impact since it optimizes and helps the digitalization of the whole business process. For the experts the low digitalization resulted in business process of the company, but thanks to the know-how of POLIBA experts and by the FUTURE 4.0 tools, many opportunities of improvement were offered to the company, also by the application of the above-mentioned technologies of Industry 4.0.

Timeframe

10 – 23.09.2020

Region

Apulia, Italy

Company profile

Shipyard located in Bari

Companies’ resources involved

Owner and Account Manager

Typology

Acquisition in-company intervention (16 h.) for deeper knowledge on selected 4.0 technologies

Experts’ profiles

Naval Architect, specialized in Interior Design, Yacht Design and Industrial Design and Adjunct Professor of Industrial Design at different Universities

Mechanical Engineer, Architect-building Engineer and Management Engineer, Polytechnic of Bari

Focus

Cloud and Big Data technologies towards an ICT platform of the nautical network

Innovative design & technology 4.0

The aim of the awareness webinar has been to promote the transfer of knowledge on 4.0 technologies for companies, mainly SMEs, active in the Naval Industry, shipbuilding and related supply chain. In detail the seminar focused on potential applications of the 4.0 technologies, with a particular attention to the potential applications of the Additive Manufacturing and new Materials for the Innovative Design, Customization and Product Innovation. The seminar purpose was also to collect companies’ feedbacks, experiences and needs with regard to 4.0 technologies and, accordingly, to illustrate them the opportunities offered by the project, and the FUTURE 4.0 platform as well, for the acquisition and transformation of knowledge related to most relevant KETs to be applied for process and product innovation. During the webinar it was firstly presented the FUTURE 4.0 project, the 6 KETs technologies selected in the Analysis phase, the applied Card Game Analysis as tested methodology and the project main purpose, in terms of opportunities and experimental actions for supporting the implementation and the acquisition of one or more technologies into companies operating in the naval industry, the shipbuilding and the related supply boosting in this way the innovation and competitiveness of the sector. The main focus has been then on the potential applications of 4.0 technologies, with a particular attention to Additive Manufacturing for the Innovative Design of Product. At this regard the Galielo Visonary District R&D experts proposed the integrated approach “Design – Technology Transfer – Materials” by illustrating a Galileo recovery project of a Venetian ferry boat through the adoption of 4.0 technologies and new materials for innovative design and the valorisation of Venetian excellence. The starting point of the project has been the need to combine the classic and unique Venetian style with the modern one, in order to select technologies enabling the ferry boat aesthetic valorisation and, at the same time, a complete and unique customer experience of passengers. It was then be studied the revision of the interior architecture of the ferry boat by analysing and considering innovative furniture, lighting and smart materials available according to new frontiers of technology (smart glazing, surfaces, electrochromic materials, modern coverings, materials and fabrics for acoustic and thermal well-being, hydro repellent fabrics). As conclusion Claudio Beltrame – SIAV ICT Manger showed the FUTURE 4.0 platform and its functionalities, especially for Learners, with a focus on Additive Manufacturing contents as supporting tool providing know how and materials at companies’ disposal.

Participants’ companies

In the webinar were involved mainly companies which belong to the supply chain of the shipbuilding and naval industry, such as: Veneto Vetro SRL, leader in the industrial process of glass processing operating in the nautical, naval, architecture and interior design; O’Creations – one of the most important Italian companies in the architectural lighting design industry, specialized in the design, build and manufacturing of bespoke decorative and contract light fittings installation for the naval sector (cruise ships and luxury vessels); Plastitex -leader in the development of ultra-performing technical fabrics for indoor, outdoor and design furniture; Biko Meccanica Srl with consolidated experience in the design and manufacturing of machines and plants for the conversion of flexible materials; MCA DIGITAL one of first retailer active in Italy specialised in small and large format digital solutions (from printing systems to equipment, from consumables to software) and MHT Srl and Engineering 365 specialised in services and solutions based on the Microsoft technology platform by designing, developing and managing innovative solutions for the business areas where digitisation generates the greatest changes. Two relevant companies operating in the naval and shipbuilding fields also participated: Monte Carlo Yatchs which is leader in the production of luxury yachts and SHIP & BOAT SRL specialised in the design, engineering and management for shipowners and shipyards.

Some feedbacks

Most of participants believe that the integrated approach Design – Technologies 4.0 – Materials can be partially replicated and taken as a point of reference for supporting the product innovation process. They gained advantages by the participation to the activity being inspired by new ideas, in particular some information, knowledge and know how related to Additive Manufacturing and innovative materials could find concrete applications in shipbuilding and naval industry. In their opinion the Augmented reality and the use of VR can surely play a key role in contributing into a more effective user/customer experience. The companies belonging to the shipbuilding and naval industry had the possibility to better understand the main design trends and the related future potential developments; in detail the glass technology and new materials resulted very interesting for participants. For them many indications and suggestions, especially in relation to different materials and their use can really open unexplored horizons to different designers. In general, the transfer of knowledge on 4.0 technologies, proposed by the FUTURE 4.0 project, is considered useful for companies active in the shipbuilding and shipbuilding sector and the related supply chain. Unfortunately, some 4.0 technologies, are still too expensive for small shipyards and naval realties. Finally, all participants expressed positive feedbacks on FUTURE 4.0 Platform, as useful tool supporting the transfer of knowledge om 4.0.

Date

28.04.2020

Region

Veneto region, Italy

Typology

Galileo Technological and Scientific Park (Padua)

Project Manager for the Design Division – Galileo R&D District and Chemical Engineer at MaTech

Project & Account Manager for Design Division – Galileo R&D District and Coordinator of SID creActive LAB

Experts’ profiles

Naval Architect, specialized in Interior Design, Yacht Design and Industrial Design and Adjunct Professor of Industrial Design at different Universities

Mechanical Engineer, Architect-building Engineer and Management Engineer, Polytechnic of Bari

Coordinator

Confindustria Veneto SIAV

Focus

Additive Manufacturing & Innovative materials

Cloud Automation Software Enhanced

The webinar was envisaged as part of about 20 online training sessions (for a total of 32 hours) focused on Big Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, FUTURE 4.0 Platform user experience and Digital Tools for online scalable sales (included AI and IoT). During the workshop the experts showcased through specific case studies, based on each company’s needs, how the participating companies can use such systems in order to automate their procedures. They made it clear on what are the steps in order for the companies to identify where there are repetitive tasks that could be automated and laid out a step-by-step guide on how to start incorporating such technologies in their companies. For this webinar it was we followed the Case Study approach. The experts on Cloud Automation Systems studied beforehand each company. They then found and analyzed specific case studies that were close to the companies’ needs. During the webinar, they presented these case studies and tried to navigate the participating companies through them towards the cloud needs each of them had. The case study approach resulted the most accurate and result-oriented approach when it comes to new technologies. Especially when it is taken into consideration that these companies had little knowledge on what such technologies can offer and also little expertise on how to best utilize them.

Main results & evidences: 

1. The companies, through the methodologies used and the extensive knowledge of involve experts, were able to deeply understand the power and the potential of these new technologies and the power of automation in the nautical sector. They were also really eager to explore even more and start using them immediately. Moreover, they clarified internally how much stronger their daily operations and also their results will be if they start to use cloud in order to maximize transparency, efficiency and team collaboration.
2. The companies that participated in this enhanced webinar, is safe to say that they now have a “map” on all the aspects they were educated on. A “map” of how to handle, prevent or recover data and analytics as well as a “map” on where to start with Cloud Automation Software and which areas will be the easiest or the most important to change and will bring the highest benefit in the short future.
3. The majority of the companies that participated in this workshop are ready for the next step. And this is why this workshop was the best practice on this level. While going through the mentoring from involved experts, they found the specific areas they could reform and enhance. And they are looking into the available solutions to start implementing these changes and incorporating the new technologies.

Participants’ companies

The webinar was attended by the representatives (owners, Business Development Managers, Customer Success Managers, Project managers) of 6 local companies belonging to the supply chain of the shipbuilding and naval industry:

1. MORE YACHTING: among the biggest companies for Yacht renting in Greece, based in Patra. Apart from the agency branch, More Yachting also operates its own fleet of sailboats with exclusive bases in Lefkas & Zakynthos. Having a privilege to run an own fleet, More Yachting is very well acquainted with all the details of chartering operations in the field, which is gifting them better understanding of sailors’ daily needs and wishes.
2. AQUA TERRA: the leading Greek company for coastal infrastructure and erosion prevention of ports.
3. KAREL BOATS: a local company that constructs boats and yachts.
4. NIREAS BOATS: another company that constructs boats and yachts.
5. LIOFYLLO: a leading company for providing with an eco-friendly material in the creation of the internal of high-end boats and ships. Also, the material to put on the floor or the deck;
6. SAMMY YACHT: a company that helps Yachters and ship owners to find the best port for their boats and yachts in Greece and Cyprus.

Some feedbacks

The feedback on behalf of the companies was overall very positive. The majority of them in the end of the webinar were requesting even more info and they were asking lots of questions, which means they showed real interest. Also, during the session they were able with the guidance they were getting, to identify specific areas for improvement in their companies and they were pretty excited to put this new knowledge in use and to start watching their companies getting stronger and have faster growth. They found that the information provided was rich and really helpful but they will need to address other issues such as the GDPR and cyber security before they commit to cloud automation. However, they were very pleased to have been introduced to this world and now they have a map on what to do when they are ready for this next big step for their companies. By the experts’ side the overall feedback was that the majority of participating companies are mature enough now in order to start enhancing their daily operations and insert automation. According to them the participating companies are ready to scale to their next level, thus automation is a crucial aspect for the scaling to be successful. They also believe that after the Cloud Automation Software enhanced webinar, the companies are now able to identify internally in which procedures they can use automation; within the next semester the companies could automate and bring their daily operations in a new technological level.

Date

04.11.2020

Region

Dytiki Ellada, Greece

Typology

Transformation inter-company webinar for applied knowledge into companies of 4.0 technologies

Experts’ profiles

Engineers and business development experts on ERPs, cloud software and automations

Coordinator

Chamber of Achaia

University of Patras – Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation

Focus

Cloud, Automation, Advance Manufacturing Solutions and Software

Basic knowledge regarding Big Data, Cloud computing and Cyber Security AR, AMS and Additive Manufacturing in Future 4.0 industries

The webinar aimed at providing and extending participants’ knowledge regarding topics related to Big Data, Cloud computing and Cyber Security AR, AMS and Additive Manufacturing in Future 4.0 industries, which they can adapt and use in their everyday jobs inside companies. Through this webinar, experts provided information, discuss and develop new approaches in implementing Business informatics, Information and Communication Technology related to Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, AR, AMS and Additive Manufacturing in Future 4.0 industries. The webinar focused on these technologies as, in the previous 25 years, since the introduction of the Internet to the general public, data production rate has been rising tremendously.  Thus, many organizations have obtained successful solutions to store and analyze these big amounts of data that are generated by different sources such as various gadgets or connected devices, PCs, social platforms etc. That is the reason why technologies such as big data can be supported by cloud computing to provide major benefits regarding automation, connection, configuration and processing of data.  All these technologies and their applications such as AR and AMS, that can also be efficiently coupled with CS are new necessities for organizations, because cloud services can help to achieve organizational aims. Therefore, cloud systems that store and manage big data can be necessary to develop technical specifications and organizational security plan, in order to strengthen data protection that can result with significant savings. Topics such as Big data analytics, Cyber security, AR, AMS… can provide enterprises and organizations with viable solutions to solve many problems in sectors such as manufacturing, telecommunications, logistics, government, education, energy, retail, transportation, and healthcare.

Participants’ companies

The webinar was attended 12 local companies representatives active in the fields of IT – software development, IT – Cyber Security, Nautical and shipbuilding consultant, Energy Consulting, IT – Industrial Software development.

Some feedbacks

According to participants’ the know-how transfer was very good and comprehensible. Most of participating companies declare that they will successfully apply the knowledge and experience gained from experts and other participants in practice. By the experts’ side, the experts0 feedback was very positive on the companies involved; companies of different industries were represented on the project and the participants were very interested in the topics that were covered. Experts found that participants successfully adopted the knowledge and prepared a plan to improve its business.

Date

17.09.2020

Region

Jadranska Hrvatska, Croatia

Typology

Awareness inter-company webinar on 4.0 technologies

Experts’ profiles

PhD, Associate Professor of University of Rijeka – Department of Informatics of University of Rijeka – and of Polytechnic of Rijeka

Coordinator

Primorje-Gorski Kotar County & a Creative agency of Rijeka that provides integrated marketing communication services and modern web solutions; its main aim is to facilitate the companies’ business process with their IT department designs and programs

Focus

Big Data, Cloud computing and Cyber Security AR, AMS and Additive Manufacturing

Cybersecurity & GDPR

The webinar was envisaged as part of about 7 online training sessions (for a total of 17 hours) focused on FUTURE 4.0 Platform user experience, Cloud and automation software and Cybersecurity. The Cyber Security and GDPR webinar was a real challenge for the companies that participated. Not only because it was a 4-hour long webinar but also because it showed the extend that GDPR and cyber security threats are present whenever a company connects to the internet and stores there their customers’ data. During the webinar, the expert urged the companies to find the places that might be vulnerable in their daily operations, think of possible ways to strengthen them and also acknowledge the fact that they need to abide with the crazy rhythm of growth due to new technologies. For the Cyber Security and GDPR webinar, it was followed the “funnel system” approach. This approach was chosen because the issues of Cyber Security, the GDPR laws and the threats they impose for a business are still really vague for the Greek companies of the nautical sector (dare say for the Greek companies in general actually). Thus, in the first hour of the webinar were introduced all the aspects regarding the GDPR and the laws around it in Greece. The European perspective and the importance of the issue, for any company that is online or is dealing with customers’ data through an online portal or server. Then the GDPR issue interconnected it with Cyber Security and the global threats it imposes. It is very important to realize that new technologies come with complications and sometimes irreversible errors, that we should prevent them from happening. Lastly, in the webinar were illustrated showcased examples and it was explained how GDPR and Cyber Security issues might affect a company and what specific and concrete actions can be taken in order to prevent these challengers.

Main results & evidences: 

• The participating companies understood the power of the new technologies in the nautical sector;
• They learned more about the advantages of using such technologies internally, in their daily operations, in order to protect their data, their intellectual property and their future plans;
• They understood exactly how they can utilize and start using these technologies in order to optimize their procedures, take the first step towards scaling their businesses and prevent attacks or profit loss due to cyber security issues or GDPR non abidance;
• They also went through the methodology it was used and the extensive knowledge of involved expert and understood in depth the endless possibilities that these technologies bring;
• They now have a “map” of steps on how they can adopt such technologies and software through the case studies and the national laws that bide them for Greece;

The majority of them are ready to explore the first tools in order to optimize their internal procedures and also minimize the daily effort with automation within the month

Participants’ companies

The webinar was attended by the representatives (owners, Business Development Managers and Customer Success Manager) of 3 local companies belonging to the supply chain of the shipbuilding and naval industry:

1. LIOFYLLO: a leading company for providing with an eco-friendly material in the creation of the internal of high-end boats and ships. Also, the material to put on the floor or the deck;
2. MORE YACHTING: among the biggest companies for Yacht renting in Greece, based in Patra. Apart from the agency branch, More Yachting also operates its own fleet of sailboats with exclusive bases in Lefkas & Zakynthos. Having a privilege to run an own fleet, More Yachting is very well acquainted with all the details of chartering operations in the field, which is gifting them better understanding of sailors’ daily needs and wishes;
3. SAMMY YACHT: a company that helps Yachters and ship owners to find the best port for their boats and yachts in Greece and Cyprus.

Some feedbacks

All the three companies that participated mentioned that the webinar was full of information that they could not easily find in the private sector so that it can be specific and tailor made for companies in the nautical sector. By the expert side, he was very satisfied with the level of the companies. He was impressed with the work they do and understood that this webinar was really important. Unfortunately, Cyber Security and GDPR are vague issues still in Greece, thus he congratulated the vigor and the eagerness of the participating companies to learn, to clarify and to understand the issues that arise in order to most effectively tackle them.

Date

25.10.2020

Region

Dytiki Ellada, Greece

Typology

Acquisition inter-company webinar for deeper knowledge on a selected 4.0 technology

Experts’ profiles

Cyber Security and GDPR expert who already participated in many different European project as the main GDPR consultant and mentor

Coordinator

Chamber of Achaia

University of Patras – Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation

Focus

Cyber Security & GDPR Compliance Solutions

Advanced Manufacturing & Quality Control in the Industry

The main of the workshop was to to harmonize the knowledge and competencies of professional in the industry as well as SME-s employees based on INDUSTRY 4.0 concept, so that they can support technology transfer activities addressed to SMEs operating in the mechanical and maritime transport sector, in onshore and offshore service. During the workshop it was introduced to the importance of quality control, the methodology of its implementation as well as the real opportunities that this qualification offers in possible employments in SME’s in the future, INDUSTRY 4.0, digitalization skills. Accordingly in the workshop were provided the following strategic contents, knowledge and know-how:

• Basic training in Profiling as an Industrial Quality Controller (QC) to inform on the profile requested competences, skills and to strengthen the knowledge in the field of quality controller, which will be indispensable later on increasing intellectual capacity and production quality, and enhancing the quality of SMEs in which this type of profile will work.
• Basic training in profiling as an Industrial Quality Controller (QC).
  The Quality Controller in the industry is a key professional figure in ensuring the quality of industrial products or processes. It examines products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications. The quality controller reads and interprets drawings, designs and specifications, monitors work processes to ensure that the latter are compliant with production standards, recommends manufacturing or assembly process adjustments, and inspects and tests materials or products on production

Participants’ companies

The workshop saw the active involvement and participation of 5 SMEs (VIP SALOTI, SHEHAJ METAL, TEKNOPLASTIK, EUROPA SHPK, REGINA GROUP) operating in the supply chain of the shipbuilding and naval industry; each company was represented from 2 persons/each. In total the workshop was attended about 35 participants, including also public institutions and government organisation representatives, intermediaries and R&D organisations.

Some feedbacks

The workshop was evaluated for the professional level and the methodology followed. Conducting non-destructive control tests with modern equipment was an added value. Testing the knowledge obtained in two days of training certified their knowledge. The certificate obtained served professionals to increase their value in the labor market. The participants resulted interested and motivated to get the right knowledge about advanced technologies and quality control of products.

Date

27 – 28.05.2020 at YOUTH CENTER VLORE – the Palace of Culture

Region

Albania

Typology

Acquisition inter-company workshop for deeper knowledge on selected 4.0 technologies

Experts’ profiles

Phd of University of Vlora & Mechanical Engineering, Composite Advanced materials in marine industry

Phd of University of Vlora & Head of Department of Engineering and Maritime Technologies, Faculty of Technical Science

Coordinator

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana, in collaboration with “Mesdheu” Center

Focus

Advance Manufacturing Solutions: skills required for Industrial Quality Controller

Advanced Manufacturing & 3D modelling

The main of the workshop was to provide a real opportunity for all trainees (professional of mechanical and maritime industry) to improve their professional background based on the new digital skills of advanced manufacturing and 3D modelling. Accordingly, during the workshop it was transferred:

• Knowledge about the advanced materials used in mechanical and naval industry including the friendly environment materials like composite materials.
• Knowledge about the link between the use of composite materials for ship production, engine propulsion and CO2 emissions reduction.
• Potential of 3D modelling and its effects in shape, construction, engine power and CO2 emissions.
• Solid work software introduction, projecting and simulation.

In conclusion, the workshop mainly contributed to:

• Raise awareness of the use of advanced manufacturing technologies, 3D modeling and project design concept.
• Encourage the understanding of the importance of adapting the best international practices in advanced manufacturing and 3D modeling.

Participants’ companies

The workshop saw the active involvement and participation of 10 local SMEs that operate in the supply chain of the shipbuilding and naval industry (VIP SALOTI, METAJ FROS, ALB ALBADRIATIKO, TEKNOPLASTIK, NASTO ING, HAG, ALMARINA, MCP LTD, ORIKU SHPK, SHEHAJ METAL). The profiles of the participating companies are mainly project design and technical process engineers. In total the workshop was attended about 25 participants, including intermediaries and project design companies.

Some feedbacks

The transformation session was evaluated for the professional level and the methodology followed. Presentation of the new technologies and 3 D modelling advanced process, best applications in marine industry sector were very recently knowledge that will be applied in the future. There was a high participation from both SMEs and freelance project designers who resulted highly interested and motivated to get the right knowledge about advanced technologies and 3D modelling.

Date

24.06.2020 at YOUTH CENTER VLORE – the Palace of Culture

Region

Albania

Typology

Transformation inter-company workshop for applied knowledge into companies of 4.0 technologies

Experts’ profiles

Phd of University of Vlora & Mechanical Engineering, Composite Advanced materials in marine industry

Phd of University of Vlora & Head of Department of Engineering and Maritime Technologies, Faculty of Technical Science

Coordinator

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana, in collaboration with “Mesdheu” Center

Focus

Additive Manufacturing

Conepo Servizi Scarl

Conepo Servizi is one the most important private company and operator of environmental services and transport, specialised in the field of special and non-special waste disposal activities, in Venice historical centre and mainland. Conepo Servizi is specialised in the management, take-away and transport for disposal and recycling of all types of waste produced by cruise ships and transport of goods parked in the port of Venice and Marghera (room and kitchen waste, cargo residues, similar to urban waste, recyclable, special, hazardous, oil, etc.), as the exclusive concessionaire for port environmental services. The very high qualification in the management of services to passenger and merchant ships makes it possible to intervene on a daily basis both by water and land to carry out the activities regulated by the Ordinances of the Venice Port Authority and the Venice Harbour Master’s Office (Maritime Authority). It also has all the information on ships’ arrival and departure in real time through the documental and authorisation workflow computer system provided by the port operators. It provides packaging, sacks, labels as well as advice and information for the most correct management of special waste, sending it to authorised and accredited collection centres. The management and disposal of waste in an area as fragile as the Venice Lagoon confronts the company with choices of responsibility and the urgency of environmental sustainability. With respect to this issue, CONEPO has launched a campaign – MAKE THE DIFFERECE – to raise awareness of environmental protection and responsible actions in terms of sustainability.

The experimental knowledge transfer intervention in brief

The main objective of the intervention was the digitalisation of the data collection of the waste collection service. Operating in the transport and waste sector, the company interest is to deepen the automation of document management, from initial data to invoicing, linking it to the service and traceability of the goods transported and / or stored. The company’s activity consisted in recording on paper forms the quantities of waste taken from ships by Conepo vehicles in the performance of the normal service. In other words the operating personnel who, – by means of trucks, vans or boats – unload waste from ships, had to manually record on paper forms (called vouchers) the different types of waste, the cubic metres unloaded and other information relating to the ship, the agency, the charterer and the shipowner. These vouchers were then collected and delivered daily to the administrative office, which must copy the same data into the software for management control and administrative activity. The aim of the experimental in-company intervention has been therefore to develop an application that allows Conepo’s staff to enter the information on waste services at the terminal and to use the information for all the company’s needs without having to retype or import data. A further objective is to re-elaborate some of the information collected (duration of services, efficiency of operating personnel, …) in order to obtain information for the optimisation of the overall activity of this area of the company and, consequently, to identify further areas for improvement. Optimisation should also be seen from a green perspective, with objectives linked to fuel savings and reduction of emissions from waste recovery vehicles and also to the reduction of printed paper production. The outcome of the experimental intervention and of the process analysis led firstly to a flow chart presenting the application of 4.0 to the process and, consequently, to the development of the new flow that a software house should replicate through application. Secondly the experimental in-company intervention led to the development of a responsive web application that meets the identified company objectives. The application is divided into two main sections: the first, for use by the planning office, allows operational managers to plan the routes that the Conepo vehicles must take in order to carry out the waste collection service in the best possible way. The second, optimised for mobile devices, is instead for use by field operatives who have the task of recording the types and quantities of waste released by each ship. For the identification of the ships, cruise or merchant ships, present in the port, a procedure has been integrated that imports a data track from the Logis-PMIS system, the official environment of the port authorities and the Harbour Master’s Office, containing all the information useful for planning and that previously was managed manually by the operational managers. The data entered by the operators are then directly made available to the administrative software for the related activities. The application has be also completed by the management of all the necessary master data (ships, berths, agencies, personnel, …) and a section with reports and data analysis.

Some feedbacks

The development of the data analysis has been carried out in constant collaboration with company staff, thanks to which some areas for improvement have been identified. The most important is the one related to the signing of the voucher. This is currently carried out manually by the ship’s contact person but the objective is to implement electronic or digital signature systems to avoid the paper printing of the receipt and to digitalise this activity as well. The company is looking for funding opportunities to start further improvement projects in terms of Industry 4.0. An example of improvement area is the development of a real time localization system of the position of its vehicles on a map. According to the experts the company has shown a great propensity for developing knowledge for innovation, constantly and competently supporting the experts with internal resources. Thanks also to the product treated by the company – the waste, it has shown a particular sensitivity to energy saving, reduction of emissions and proper disposal of waste, including special ones.

Timeframe

19.02 – 18.12.2020

Region

Veneto region, Italy

Company profile

Conepo it is specialised in the management, take-away and transport for disposal and recycling of all types of waste produced by cruise ships and transport of goods parked in the port of Venice and Marghera

Companies’ resources involved

Legal Representative, Administrative Manager, Operations Manager and Sales Manger

Typology

Transformation in-company intervention (32 h.) for applied knowledge into company of selected 4.0 technologies

Experts’ profiles

Prof. with Degree in Computer Engineering, PhD and Specialization Course in Management Engineering at the University of Padua who is also ELA (European Logistics Association) Certified and Management Consultant in the areas of strategies, business operations, logistics and warehouse organization

Confindustria Veneto SIAV S.p.A., IT manager

Focus

ICT Logistic flow management & Digitalisation