eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/ First Review Meeting - Web-based and Mobile Solutions for Collaborative Work Environment with Logistics and Maritime Applications eLOGMAR-M - Coordination Action - WP 10: Setting up of Expert Groups Dr. Steffen Straßburger Fraunhofer IFF Magdeburg, Germany

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Establish a virtual network of experts related to innovative IT and communication solutions for transport logistics and maritime applications around Baltic Regional Competence Center Experts groups benefit from combined knowledge generated by eLogmar-M and their own background Generation of added-value services Seeds for future cooperation, e.g., networks of excellence Specific tasks Develop the rules & mission statements Establish operation of expert groups Marketing and presentation of services Provide services for customers. Objectives Tasks

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Deliverables Milestones D15: Report on BRCC and expert group activities - 24 th month M10.1: Rules for setting up expert groups – 6 th month M10.2: Analysis of Customer needs – 6 th month M10.3: Setting up of expert groups – 10 th month M10.4: Preparing presentations of services offered – 14 th month M10.5: Promotion of IST solutions – 22 nd month M10.6: Participation in the work of expert groups – 10 th - 24 th month M10.7: Report of BRCC and Expert Group Activities – 24 th month

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Work Carried Out Established rules and guidelines for expert groups and identified potential customer needs Formulation of “Mission Statements” describing the objective and the profile of each expert group Setup of online-registration facility (2-Stage Process) Experts can apply for expert group membership (or be invited) After acceptance of membership application, personal data of experts is stored in the database of the BRCC Initial invitation of experts according to their knowledge and expertise (inside and outside the consortium) completed Min experts per group Continually increasing numbers

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 Online Registration Facility

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 Database Query of Group Members (Example)

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Expert Group 1 Simulation and modelling of harbour, maritime, logistics, and transport processes Applications of modelling and simulation in maritime, harbour, logistics and transport areas Bundling of leading experts across Europe Collection of services and expertise Common research interests and knowledge exchange Visualization and animation Web-based simulation Simulation-based optimization Simulation-based decision making Incorporation of simulation and modelling modules into overall managerial information systems

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Expert Group 2 Virtual Reality in Transport, Manufacturing and Logistics interactive visualisation techniques for improving processes in transport, manufacturing and logistics Integration with the actual business processes new user interface design techniques such as Virtual Reality, e.g., as interface to the traditional OR tools (e.g., by allowing interactive visualisation and experimentation with simulation models of harbour activities) provide a learning environment for the education and training of operators (e.g., crane operators in a harbour) Main point of reference and meeting for this group are the annual IFF Science DaysIFF Science Days

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Expert Group 3 Business Processes of Harbour and Port Terminals Activities aimed at business- and logistics processes involved in the development and in the operation of harbours and port terminals. Observation and documentation of logistics processes and processes related to logistics. Assist clients to re-engineer processes for increased efficiency, by Computer aided planning of port and terminal layout, equipment selection, port and terminal operations and associated manpower planning. Maritime transport and IT developments to increase the efficiency of the combined system of ‘ship and terminal’ Cooperation through future joint project submissions and jointly offering consultancy services to industrial clients

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Expert Group 4Business processes in Maritime, Railway and Intermodal transport logistics Analysis and re-engineering of corresponding business processes 1.Formulation of logistics principles of business processes 2.Formulating of recommendations how to improve business processes along a logistics chain of cargo transportation 3.Management of business processes regarding forwarding of cargo delivery 4.Formalisation of business processes for further development of supporting IT platform Cooperation through Joint business projects with eLOGMAR-M spin-off companies Baltic Regional Competence Centre and its branch office in Tallinn Annual INTERMODAL conference as main meeting point

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Expert Group 5Training and Education in Transport & Logistic Systems Focus on e-learning and m-consulting techniques improving the skills of logistics managers and IT professionals Provide knowledge about latest achievements on high technologies, identification, warehouses operation, wireless networking, data security, biometrics and logistics information systems The experts group involves academic staff, professionals, and representatives of national and European professional associations to provide balanced knowledge and consultations. The main objective in this group is to form alliances for future research and valorisation networks and to jointly offer consulting towards interested industry clients and higher educational institutions related with evaluation of study programmes.

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Expert Group 6Advanced IT and Mobile Solutions The expert group deals with the problems of innovative IT and Mobile solutions in maritime, harbour, transport and logistics areas: Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management Object-oriented Programming Web-based solutions Radio Frequency Identification Technology Wireless applications and communication Software engineering main objective is to form a team for common future research projects and customisation of IT solutions towards interested industry clients.

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Expert Group 7International co-operation (with focus Euro-China) The expert group is focussed on the current opportunities and the relationship between Europe and China and the development and further improvement of these mutual relationships. Examples for cooperation young scientists team, partners group, Joint laboratories and R&D Centers etc. exchanges of talented person development, cooperative research, scientific project constructions, scientific policies and organization management Intentions joining expertise in international cooperation areas form alliances for common future research projects

eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006 WP10: Setting up of expert groups Deliverables Milestones Next steps D15: Report on BRCC and expert group activities - 24 th month M10.1: Rules for setting up expert groups – 6 th month M10.2: Analysis of Customer needs – 6 th month M10.3: Setting up of expert groups – 10 th month M10.4: Preparing presentations of services offered – 14 th month M10.5: Promotion of IST solutions – 22 nd month M10.6: Participation in the work of expert groups – 10 th - 24 th month M10.7: Report of BRCC and Expert Group Activities – 24 th month Continued work in expert groups Regular meetings at designated events Participate in further refinement of business plan      

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eLOGMAR-M Review Meeting, Shenzhen, 31/03/2006