Today, the increasing complexity of logistics and of supply chains can only be managed with digital platforms, on which data can be securely and confidently communicated beyond all borders by means of artificial intelligence. The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure is funding a major research project at Fraunhofer IML with more than 25 million Euros in which the bases for an adequate, open and intelligent platform ecosystem – the Silicon Economy – are formed. Michael ten Hompel, Professor of Logistics coined the term and explains its mission.
»The Silicon Economy« wants to link up to the industry quickly
Only a few weeks after receiving the funding notification for the large-scale »Silicon Economy Logistics Ecosystem« research project, Fraunhofer IML marked the start of operational work with a visit by the lead partner.
Decision on funding for »Silicon Economy Logistics Ecosystem« comes via video message
The Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure Andreas Scheuer handed over the funding decision for the large-scale »Silicon Economy Logistics Ecosystem (SELE)« project for about 25 million Euro to Fraunhofer IML digitally.
European Blockchain Institute delivers components for the Silicon Economy
The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML will soon be advancing blockchain technology at the European Blockchain Institute EURO-CHAIN in North-Rhine Westphalia. Today, Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart, Minister of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, handed over the notification for 7.7 million Euro of funding to the directors of the institute.
