ResC4EUisacollaborationprojectandinitiativefundedbytheEuropeanUnionwith3millionEuros.ItaimstosupportEU businesses,particularlySmallandMediumsizedenterprises(SMEs),inbecomingmoreresilientandsustainableandbeableto quicklyadapttosupplychaindisruptionssuchasexperiencedduringCOVID-19crisis,geopoliticaltensionsordisasters(e.g.Suez Channel closure, floodings, strikes) by adopting advanced technologies.ResC4EUwillprovideanopenspaceforcollaborationfacilitatedbyIndustryclusters,developandprovidemodelsandtoolsthatcan assistSMEsindetectingandanticipatingdisruptionsintheirsupplychains,andofferingSMEstailoredsupportandtraining programmesaspartoftheResC4EUNet-ZeroIndustryAcademies.Further,manufacturingSMEsinneedofimplementingadvanced technologies will be bring together with tech-savvy SMEs providing innovative solutions.
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PKTK - Polish cluster of Composite Technologies
ThePolishClusterofCompositeTechnologies(PKTK)wasestablishedinOctober2017inKraków andconstitutesaplatformforcooperationofentitiesoperatinginthefieldofcomposite technologies,includinguniversitiesandscientific,researchordevelopmentunitsaswellas entrepreneurs,inventors,businessenvironmentunitsandotherinterestedpersonsor institutions.Currentlytheclusterhasover120membersandhasthestatusofaNationalKey Cluster.ThemainobjectiveofthePolishCompositeTechnologyClusteristhedevelopmentof internationalcooperationincludingthepromotionofPolishandforeigntechnologies, companiesandinstitutionsinvolvedinthemanufacture,researchanddesignofcomposite components,aswellasthepopularizationoftechnologicalknow-howonequipmentand components used in the production of composites.
AIDIMME
AIDIMMEistheMetal-Processing,Wood,FurnitureandPackagingTechnologyInstitute.A technologycentrethatfostersthecompetitivenessofcompaniesthroughresearchand innovationactivities.Keycompetencesincludecirculareconomy,industry4.0,advanced applicationofmaterials,modifiedsurfaces,additivemanufacturing,productdevelopmentand optimization,waterandwastetreatment,toxicityofmaterials,packagingsystems,chemical technologies, biobased materials and a wide range of testing laboratories.Asacluster,AIDIMMEassome600affiliatedcompaniesfromsectorslikemetalconsumergoods, machinery, manufacturing, transport, packaging and logistics, furniture and wood processing.
atim - Advanced Technology in Manufacturing
Theatim(AdvancedTechnologyinManufacturing)clusterformanufacturingcompaniesin Ireland.Withover70memberssinceitlaunchedinJuly2021,theclusterfocusesonsupporting members accelerate their sustainable growth and digital transition.Memberscanaccessin-depthknowledge,servicesandsupportstoincreaseproductivity, efficiencyandprepareformarketsoftomorrowthrougharangeofclusterservices.Theatim clusterdrawsupondecadesofexpertiseinmanufacturingandinnovationanchoredintheIrish MidlandsRegion.Itdrivesinnovationofsectorbyfosteringskilldevelopment,creating collaborative R&D projects and supporting with growth opportunities internationally.
The project supports SMEs from 14 industrial sectors across Europe
Latvian IT Cluster
LatvianITClusterisanITcompanycommunitywithastrongfocusoninternationalisation,cross-sectoralcollaboration,anddigitalisation,managingdifferentlocalandinternationalprojectsina closepartnershipwithcompanies,clusters,universities,andpublicorganisations.Asthe EuropeanDigitalInnovationHub,weserveasago-topartnerindigitalisationprojects,spreading thedigitalcompetencesandskillsoftheEDIHecosystemandplayingamajorroleinincreasing thecompetitivenessoftheLatviancompaniesonaglobalscale.Ourcorefocusisondigital transformationinagrifood,productionandhealthcareindustries,artificialintelligenceand advanced digital skills.
Composites United e.V (Coordinator)
CompositesUnitede.V.(CU),oneoftheworld’slargestnetworksforfiber-basedmulti-material lightweightdesign,emergedbythetwoassociationsCarbonCompositese.V.andCFKValleye.V. About350membershavejoinedtoformthishigh-performanceindustryandresearch association to jointly develop lightweight design solutions for the futureample text.
Maritimes Cluster Norther Germany e.V.
TheMaritimeClusterNorthernGermany(MCN)isaclusterthatpromotesandconsolidates collaborationwithinthemaritimeindustryinNorthernGermany.Itbringspartnerstogether acrossfederalstateboundaries,promotecooperationandinnovationacrossvariousindustries, assistinthesearchforinnovationpartners,adviseonincentivesandgrants,andarrange contactsinthemaritimesector.Withover350membersfrombusiness,academiaandpolitics, theMCNprovidesaninfluentialmaritimenetwork.Wehaveanationwidepresencewithoffices in Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Schleswig-Holstein.
Scaberia AS
Scaberia AS is a Technology Development and Innovation Management company based in Oslo, Norway. Services provided covering the entire business life cycle from defining strategies and project economics, suitable finance and be part in the project execution in different roles. Being specialist in global Business & Marketing, providing Deep Tech and Ai competences to clients and partner, Scaberia covers the range from research projects towards commercialisation on all levels.
GreenTwin GmbH
GreenTwin GmbH is a deep tech startup established in January 2022, in Austria. Centered around a multi-sided B2B platform for supply chain management, the company’s core solution aligns with its strategic objective - to provide services that enhance the sustainability and resilience of supplychains,benefittingmultiplestakeholders.Plannednewplatformservicesincludetheuse of Copernicus Earth Observation data and support for the circular economy.
ISL - Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics
By combining tradition and modern science, the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) has positioned itself as one of Europe‘s leading institutions for research, consulting and know-how transfer in maritime logistics. In its seven competence areas, ISL offers customised innovative processes, analyses and solutions in the field of maritime logistics.
Fraunhofer IGCV
Fraunhofer IGCV, based in Augsburg, Germany, focuses on sustainable engineering, intelligent production, and multi-material solutions with the motto Green, Lean, Digital. In the Resc4EU project, Fraunhofer IGCV will develop an intelligent tool that, among other things, assesses the consequences of a change in the supply chain on the environmental impact of products. With the help of the tool, it should be possible to automatically and efficiently evaluate different alternatives.
Our Vision
OurvisionistocreateafuturewhereEUbusinessesareresilientand sustainable,capableofeffectivelynavigatingsupplychaindisruptionsand contributing to economic stability and growth in Europe.
Our Mission
OurmissionistosupportSMEsinmakingtheirproductionprocessesand supplychainsmoreresilientandsustainablethroughdigitaltools,further training and networking with tech-savy SMEs.
“RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS”
A“Resilientsupplychain"isasupplychainsystem thatcanwithstandandadapttovariousdisruptions, challenges,orchanges.Whileensuringcontinuityof operationsandminisedisruptionsoftheflowof goods or services.
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Major benefits in making supply chains resilient ?
Risk Mitigation
Better withstand and mitigate various risks such as disruptions in transportation, natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, or other unforeseen events.
Business Continuity
Maintain operations during disruptions, ensuring continuous supply to customers and preserving revenue streams.
Cost Reduction
Minimise costs caused by disruptions or downtime, such as expediting shipments, sourcing from alternative suppliers, potential fines or penalties, etc.
Competitive Advantage
Better positioned to outperform competitors by maintaining consistent operations and meeting customer needs even during challenging times and enhancing reputation.
Increased Flexibility
Enable companies to quickly adapt to changes in market conditions, customer demands, or regulatory requirements, allowing for more agile operations.
Customer Satisfaction
Reliable and uninterrupted supply fosters customer satisfaction, loyalty, and trust, leading to long-term relationships and repeat business.
Sustainability
Incorporation of sustainability practices, such as reducing waste, optimising energy use, sourcing materials ethically, contributing to environmental and social responsibility.
Project objectives – what we want to achieve
•Developing and offering tools that can be used by manufacturing SMEs for identification and mitigation of supply chain risk and disruptions.•Offering an open space for training of manufacturing SMEs and networking with tech-savvy SMEs. •Accelerating Advanced Technologies in manufacturing SMEs.•Demonstrating the benefits of supply chain resilience while also deriving improvements in sustainability (i.e. GHGs emission reduction, energy savings, resource savings).•Increasing public understanding on resilient supply chains and advanced technologies as solutions for making EU businesses more resilient and sustainable.
Project ConsortiumResC4EUisledbyaconsortiumof10robustpartnersfrom7Europeancountries.ItincludessixofEurope’sforemostindustry associationsandclusters,representingover1000SMEsacross14Europeanindustrialsectorsandspanning5Europeancountries. Additionally,theconsortiumfeaturestwoSMEsspecialisingininter-clusterandinnovationmanagement,aswellasB2Bplatform developmentTworesearchorganisationsspecialisinginlogistics,supplychainriskmodelling,andproductlife-cycleassessment complete the consortium. The ResC4EU project is coordinated by the German industry association Composites United e.V..
GreenTwin GmbH is a deep tech startup established in January 2022, in Austria. Centered around a multi-sided B2B platform for supply chain management, the company’s core solution aligns with its strategic objective - to provide services that enhance the sustainability and resilience of supply chains, benefitting multiple stakeholders.Planned new platform services include the use of Copernicus Earth Observation data and support for the circular economy.
OurvisionistocreateafuturewhereEU businessesareresilientandsustainable, capableofeffectivelynavigatingsupplychain disruptionsandcontributingtoeconomic stability and growth in Europe.
Our Mission
OurmissionistosupportinnovationinSmall andMedium-sizedEnterprises(SMEs),witha focusontraditionalmanufacturingSMEs, supplierSMEs,supplychainSMEsacrossall14 IndustrialsectorsinEuropeandEUtech-savvy SMEswithinnovativesolutionsfromthefield of advanced technologies.
“RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS”
A“Resilientsupplychain"isasupplychainsystem thatcanwithstandandadapttovariousdisruptions, challenges,orchanges.whileensuringcontinuityof operationsandminisedisruptionsoftheflowof goods or services.
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Major benefits in making
supply chains resilient ?
Risk Mitigation
Better withstand and mitigate various risks such as disruptions in transportation, natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, or other unforeseen events.
Business Continuity
Maintain operations during disruptions, ensuring continuous supply to customers and preserving revenue streams.
Cost Reduction
Minimise costs caused by disruptions or downtime, such as expediting shipments, sourcing from alternative suppliers, potential fines or penalties, etc.
Competitive Advantage
Better positioned to outperform competitors by maintaining consistent operations and meeting customer needs even during challenging times and enhancing reputation.
Increased Flexibility
Enable companies to quickly adapt to changes in market conditions, customer demands, or regulatory requirements, allowing for more agile operations.
Customer Satisfaction
Reliable and uninterrupted supply fosters customer satisfaction, loyalty, and trust, leading to long-term relationships and repeat business.
Sustainability
Incorporation of sustainability practices, such as reducing waste, optimising energy use, sourcing materials ethically, contributing to environmental and social responsibility
Project objectives – what we
want to achieve
•Developing and offering tools that can be used by manufacturing SMEs for identification and mitigation of supply chain risk and disruptions.•Offering an open space for training of manufacturing SMEs and networking with tech-savvy SMEs. •Accelerating Advanced Technologies in manufacturing SMEs.•Demonstrating the benefits of supply chain resilience while also deriving improvements in sustainability (i.e. GHGs emission reduction, energy savings, resource savings).•Increasing public understanding on resilient supply chains and advanced technologies as solutions for making EU businesses more resilient and sustainable.