PhD candidate: Paul Wan Keng Fai, IVB/IV
Main supervisor: Associate Prof. Lizhen Huang IVB/IV
Co-supervisors: Prof. Halvor Holtskog, IØT, Associate Prof. Mariusz Nowostawski, IDI/IE
Overview:
Blockchains can revolutionise the way we understand value chains in the traditional manu- facturing industry. ManuFuture has put out three scenarios for future value chains: ad-hoc where tasks are set out in an open market auction: closed where secret data, e.g. process data, is shared internally to a closed number of participants; and distributed/network-based where small production sites near the local market pay to access drawings of a product the customer wants. In order to fully understand these emerging value chains, we need to understand how to transform traditional business models into a more distributed model of sharing information, and intellectual property rights. How, using modern technologies, to share information that is regarded as sensitive, to the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.
Outcomes:
This project will explore the challenges connected to such a radical change in value chains and business models. The project will make use of the Learning Factory lab (part for the ManuLab project) at Gjøvik. This lab offers a full Industry 4.0 production facility where advanced features can be tested in laboratory conditions. Collaboration of technology management and blockchain researchers will providing the main advisory team. The research will build on the findings of finished research projects at the Raufoss Industry Cluster, like Lean Operations, AluParts, SFI Normann, and others.