CarbonVue is an industry-first, digital solution designed to help UK businesses rise to the challenge of achieving net zero by 2050. The software allows businesses to use real-time data to manage carbon emissions alongside cost, quality and service. This initiative aims to transform supply chain and operations planning through research-led software solutions.
The expansion of the project will explore how to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence and advanced algorithmic techniques to enhance the performance of existing industrial solutions.
Dr Chatha said: “These enhancements aim to significantly boost resource planning and scheduling tools, enabling businesses to respond more efficiently to demand, reduce waste, and improve overall supply chain agility.”
A key focus of the collaboration is cost and carbon optimisation. By developing intelligent planning and scheduling solutions, the project aims to help organisations reduce operational costs and lower their environmental impact. These innovations will support more sustainable and efficient supply chain practices, in response to the growing demand for greener business strategies.
Dr Papaioannou added: “The collaboration will be an ongoing partnership, with the research team working closely with SupplyVue to design, test, and refine solutions in real-world contexts. We want to ensure that academic insights are effectively translated into practical, scalable tools that deliver measurable value for businesses, and have a positive impact on the sustainability of our vital supply chains.”
The project will receive additional support from Loughborough University’s UK SCALE Centre, allowing the research team to evaluate the current application and market potential of AI technologies across various industries.
This ambitious undertaking will identify business needs, review existing providers, and offer insights on how to strategically position new technologies. The research will support businesses through highlighting new use cases, the analysis of technological trends, and an exploration of the potential barriers to, and opportunities for, adoption.
Learn more about our work on supply chain innovation through the UK SCALE Centre.