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Chirumalla, Koteshwar, Associate ProfessorORCID iD iconorcid.org/0000-0002-7512-4425
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Habbab, A., Fattouh, A., Frank, B., Lindmark, E., Chirumalla, K. & Bohlin, M. (2024). A Multilevel Modelling Framework for Quarry Site Operations. In: Proceedings - 2024 IEEE/ACM 12th International Workshop on Software Engineering for Systems-of-Systems and Software Ecosystems, SESoS 2024: . Paper presented at 12th International Workshop on Software Engineering for Systems-of-Systems and Software Ecosystems, SESoS 2024, in conjunction with the 46th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Software Engineering, ICSE 2024, Lisbon, April 14 2024 (pp. 61-64). Association for Computing Machinery, Inc
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2024 (English)In: Proceedings - 2024 IEEE/ACM 12th International Workshop on Software Engineering for Systems-of-Systems and Software Ecosystems, SESoS 2024, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc , 2024, p. 61-64Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Quarry sites are complex systems that involve several heavy machines, equipment, people, and management systems working together in an unstructured off-road environment. Gaining accurate insights about these sites requires integrating models at various levels to enable a holistic view systems and processes involved and facilitate effective planning, coordination, and decision-making. In this paper, a multi-level modelling framework is proposed to provide an overall structure for the modelling of quarry sites. The motivation for this framework is drawn from insights gained through a large manufacturing company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry, providing a practical perspective on the modeling approach. The framework integrates models of different operations on site enabling effective simulation and optimization and leading to better understanding of the workflow on site and pointing out any possible bottlenecks. The feasibility of the proposed framework was validated through workshops that included a panel of experts in different areas of the field of off-road machinery production company.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2024
Keywords
model-driven engineering, modelling and simulation, multilevel modelling, optimization, quarry site, Decision making, Highway administration, Off road vehicles, Quarrying, Roadbuilding machinery, Heavy equipment, Heavy machines, Machine equipment, Model and simulation, Modelling framework, Multilevel modeling, Optimisations, Site operations, Quarries
National Category
Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-68333 (URN)10.1145/3643655.3643881 (DOI)001293142100010 ()2-s2.0-85201701283 (Scopus ID)9798400705571 (ISBN)
Conference
12th International Workshop on Software Engineering for Systems-of-Systems and Software Ecosystems, SESoS 2024, in conjunction with the 46th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Software Engineering, ICSE 2024, Lisbon, April 14 2024
Available from: 2024-09-06 Created: 2024-09-06 Last updated: 2024-09-26Bibliographically approved
Al-Dulaimy, A., Hatvani, L., Behnam, M., Fattouh, A. & Chirumalla, K. (2024). An Overview of Cloud-Based Services for Smart Production Plants. In: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology: . Paper presented at IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (pp. 461-475). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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2024 (English)In: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024, p. 461-475Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Cloud computing is a game-changer model that opens new directions for modern manufacturing. It enables services and solutions that help improve the productivity and efficiency of smart production plants. The main objective of the paper is to provide a summary of the various cloud-based manufacturing services currently being offered to manufacturers or that could be offered in the future. Additionally, the paper aims to discuss the various enabling technologies used to support the integration of cloud manufacturing in the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, the paper categorizes the different services based on their functionalities and maps them to four levels of production such as plant level, production line level, machine level, and process level. The categorization of services and mapping them to appropriate levels in production can enhance efficiency and productivity in the manufacturing industry. The study advances the discussion on cloud-based manufacturing from the types of services and enabling technologies perspective.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024
Keywords
Cloud computing, cloud manufacturing services, digital servitization, digital transformation, manufacturing, Cloud Manufacturing, Cloud manufacturing service, Cloud-based, Cloud-computing, Enabling technologies, Manufacturing service, Production plant, Servitization, Smart manufacturing
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-68582 (URN)10.1007/978-3-031-71645-4_31 (DOI)2-s2.0-85204615682 (Scopus ID)9783031716447 (ISBN)
Conference
IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Available from: 2024-10-02 Created: 2024-10-02 Last updated: 2024-10-02Bibliographically approved
Chirumalla, K., Dahlquist, E., Kulkov, I., Johansson, G., Stefan, I., Shabani, M., . . . Wallin, F. (2024). Circular Business Models for the Electric Vehicle Battery Second Life: Navigating Battery Ecosystem Actors Towards Circularity. Västerås: Mälardalens universitet
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2024 (English)Report (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

The electrification of vehicles has become a critical means to achieve climate-neutral transportation. As more electric vehicles (EV) are adopted, an increasing number of lithiumion batteries will be utilized, inevitably experiencing capacity degradation over time. Retaining the value of these retired batteries through remanufacturing, reusing, and repurposing to create a second life holds significant environmental and economic benefits. However, many companies within the battery ecosystem struggle to capitalize on this opportunity due to a lack of business insight and suitable business models tailored to their operational contexts.

The ReCreate (Second Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries) research project was initiated to address these industrial needs through close collaboration with selected companies in the battery ecosystem. The project aims to define appropriate circular business models, methods, and processes to guide battery ecosystem actors in developing and implementing electric vehicle battery second life solutions, thereby advancing circularity around batteries and climate-neutral objectives. 

This handbook represents the culmination of three years of research within the ReCreate project. Its purpose is to present a simplified and practical overview of project outcomes across a series of key chapters. Comprising six chapters, the handbook will begin by discussing barriers and enablers, followed by circular business models and battery ecosystem management. It will then delve into design principles and performance monitoring guidelines, concluding with an integrated framework for second life and circular solutions for EV batteries. 

Each chapter briefly presents the main findings of the theme and concludes with discussion questions. The discussion questions include suggestions for relevant templates for workshops, and all templates are conveniently provided in the appendix for practical application. These templates serve as boundary objects, offering a starting point for internal and external cross-functional and cross-organizational dialogues within the electric vehicle battery ecosystem. They facilitate discussions and collaborations among various stakeholders, fostering alignment and synergy in developing circular business models for the second life of EV batteries.  

By facilitating reflection on current business strategies, needs, and pain points, the handbook aims to aid in the definition of future second life business strategies. We anticipate that this handbook will serve as a valuable resource for actors within the EV battery ecosystem, supporting their journey towards climate-neutral transportation. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Västerås: Mälardalens universitet, 2024
National Category
Business Administration Energy Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-66332 (URN)978-91-7485-642-2 (ISBN)
Funder
XPRES - Initiative for excellence in production researchKnowledge Foundation
Note

Design and layout by Andreea Strineholm

Available from: 2024-04-02 Created: 2024-04-02 Last updated: 2024-04-08Bibliographically approved
Javadi, S. & Chirumalla, K. (2024). Customizing management strategies for product introduction in low-volume manufacturing: Enhancing information content quality. Sustainability, 16(3)
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2024 (English)In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 16, no 3Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Manufacturing companies characterized by high-mix and low-volume production exhibit distinct features that exert a significant influence on the product introduction process. The quality of information exchange between product design and production interfaces becomes paramount in low-volume manufacturing. Consequently, there exists a pressing need to explore various methods for adapting and customizing management strategies to align with the unique characteristics of low-volume manufacturing and its associated product introduction processes. While this knowledge is critical in low-volume manufacturing, most existing studies focus on the management aspects of high-volume manufacturing. Therefore, this study investigates the customization of management strategies for product introduction in low-volume manufacturing to enhance the quality of information content. Drawing upon a longitudinal analysis of new product introductions within a low-volume manufacturing company, this study identified four management strategies, namely securing a production test and verification plan, revising the role of product introduction management, formal design and production coordination plan, and lessons learned management plan. The paper explains how the examined company adapted and implemented product introduction management strategies to facilitate the enhancement of information content quality across three key stages: pre-implementation, post-implementation, and subsequent modification and refinement of strategies following the initial round of implementation. By shedding light on these strategies, this study offers a comprehensive understanding of management approaches for product introduction in low-volume manufacturing. The study makes a valuable contribution to the discourse on information quality management and design-production interface in low-volume manufacturing and low-volume product introduction literature.

Keywords
Low-volume manufacturing; design-manufacturing interface; information management; infor-mation quality; production management; new product development; management strategies
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Research subject
Innovation and Design
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-65425 (URN)10.3390/su16031330 (DOI)001160310900001 ()2-s2.0-85184722875 (Scopus ID)
Projects
INNOFACTURE
Funder
Knowledge Foundation
Available from: 2024-01-22 Created: 2024-01-22 Last updated: 2024-02-20Bibliographically approved
Åkesson, J., Sundström, A., Johansson, G., Chirumalla, K., Grahn, S. & Berglund, A. (2024). Design of product-service systems in SMEs: a review of current research and suggestions for future directions. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
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2024 (English)In: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, ISSN 1741-038X, E-ISSN 1758-7786Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

Purpose – Despite increasing focus among scholars and practitioners on the design of product-services systems (PSS), there exists no compilation of current knowledge on the role played by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in designing such systems. Thus, this paper sets out to identify and organise the existing research and suggest questions for future research.

Design/methodology/approach—A systematic literature review was performed to identify and provide in-depth details on key themes in the literature addressing the design of PSS in SMEs.

Findings – This paper identifies five themes in the literature on the design of PSS in SMEs: motives, challenges, SME characteristics, methods and digitalisation. The themes are interrelated, and SME characteristics seem to beat the core as they are related to all the other themes. Gaps in the current knowledge are identified, and questions for future research are suggested.

Originality/value – The suggestions for future research provide a starting point for expanding the research on PSS design and devising practical support for SMEs.

National Category
Engineering and Technology Other Engineering and Technologies
Research subject
Innovation and Design
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-66235 (URN)10.1108/JMTM-11-2021-0457 (DOI)001177257300001 ()2-s2.0-85186240754 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-03-12 Created: 2024-03-12 Last updated: 2024-03-20Bibliographically approved
Chirumalla, K., Dahlquist, E., Kulkov, I., Stefan, I. & Johansson, G. (2024). Designing and Implementing Second Life for Electric Vehicle Batteries: An Integrated Framework to Navigate Ecosystem Actors Towards Circularity. In: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 728: . Paper presented at 43rd IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2024, Chemnitz, 8 September 2024 through 12 September 2024 (pp. 290-305). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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2024 (English)In: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 728, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024, p. 290-305Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The electrification of vehicles has become a critical means to achieve climate-neutral transportation. As more electric vehicles (EV) are adopted, an increasing number of lithium-ion batteries will be utilized, inevitably experiencing capacity degradation over time. Retaining the value of these retired batteries through remanufacturing, reusing, and repurposing to create a second life holds significant environmental and economic benefits. However, many companies within the battery ecosystem struggle to capitalize on this opportunity due to a lack of business insight and suitable business models tailored to their operational contexts. The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated framework for designing and implementing second life for the EV batteries that could guide and navigate ecosystem actors towards circularity. This study employed an explorative qualitative inquiry approach, utilizing interviews and workshop methods, involving 15 companies in the EV battery ecosystem. Data collection involved 24 semi-structured interviews and 22 workshops. The framework includes four building blocks, including 1) barriers and enablers, 2) circular business models archetypes and design principles, 3) ecosystem management, and 4) battery performance monitoring. Further, the paper explains criteria influencing the selection of design and implementation of strategies for battery second life. This research contributes to the theory of circular business models and ecosystem management in general, with specific relevance to battery second life and circularity. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024
Keywords
Battery Circularity, Battery Second Life, Circular Business Models, Circular Ecosystems, Performance Monitoring, Second-life Batteries, Ecosystems, Information management, Business models, Circular business model, Circular ecosystem, Electric vehicle batteries, Integrated frameworks, Performance-monitoring, Second Life, Second life batteries, Circular economy
National Category
Environmental Management
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-68575 (URN)10.1007/978-3-031-71622-5_20 (DOI)2-s2.0-85204622195 (Scopus ID)9783031716218 (ISBN)
Conference
43rd IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2024, Chemnitz, 8 September 2024 through 12 September 2024
Available from: 2024-10-02 Created: 2024-10-02 Last updated: 2024-10-02Bibliographically approved
Chirumalla, K., Kulkov, I., Parida, V., Dahlquist, E., Johansson, G. & Stefan, I. (2024). Enabling battery circularity: Unlocking circular business model archetypes and collaboration forms in the electric vehicle battery ecosystem. Technological forecasting & social change, 199, Article ID 123044.
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2024 (English)In: Technological forecasting & social change, ISSN 0040-1625, E-ISSN 1873-5509, Vol. 199, article id 123044Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Achieving battery circularity is crucial for meeting the targets of net-zero emission vehicles by 2030 and enabling climate-neutral transportation by 2050. To facilitate this transition, firms operating in the electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem must reassess their value creation, capture, and delivery methods. Although EV battery second life presents a promising solution for circularity, many vehicle manufacturers and stakeholders in the battery ecosystem struggle to adapt their organizations internally and externally due to a lack of insights into suitable circular business models. The purpose of this study is to identify viable archetypes of circular business models for EV battery second life and examine their implications on company collaborations within the EV battery ecosystem. Three main archetypes of circular business models are identified (i.e., extending, sharing, and looping business models) and further divided into eight sub-archetypes. These models are elucidated in terms of key business model dimensions, including value proposition, value co-creation, value delivery, and value capture. The paper provides visual representations of the necessary interactions and collaborations among companies in the EV battery ecosystem to effectively implement the proposed business model archetypes. This research contributes to the theory of circular business models in general, with specific relevance to EV battery circularity.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier Inc., 2024
Keywords
Battery second life, Business model innovation, Circular economy, Climate neutrality, EV batteries, Second life applications, Climate models, Electric vehicles, Secondary batteries, Business models, Electric vehicle batteries, Second Life, Second life application, Value delivery, business development, electric vehicle, emission control, environmental policy, innovation, theoretical study, Ecosystems
National Category
Energy Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-65148 (URN)10.1016/j.techfore.2023.123044 (DOI)001132740900001 ()2-s2.0-85179128201 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-12-21 Created: 2023-12-21 Last updated: 2024-01-17Bibliographically approved
Toorajipour, R., Chirumalla, K., Johansson, G., Dahlquist, E. & Wallin, F. (2024). Implementing circular business models for the second-life battery of electric vehicles: Challenges and enablers from an ecosystem perspective. Business Strategy and the Environment
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2024 (English)In: Business Strategy and the Environment, ISSN 0964-4733, E-ISSN 1099-0836Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This study adopts an ecosystem perspective to provide a detailed understanding of key challenges and enablers for implementing circular business models for electric vehicle battery second life. Although academia and practitioners believe electric vehicle (EV) batteries’ second life is a potential solution, the commercial implementations are still far away. A crucial step toward such implementations is to identify the key challenges and enablers of circular business models. The criticality of this step is even more evident when approaching second life business models from an ecosystem perspective, where multiple stakeholders are involved in the creation, capture, and delivery of value. This research conducts an explorative study with 15 companies in the EV battery ecosystem and identifies nine categories of key challenges and seven categories of key enablers. Based on priority dimensions (short/long term) and the responsible entity (firm/ecosystem related), the study proposes a guiding framework to address challenges and enablers. The study contributes to the circular business model innovation and ecosystems literature related to the EV battery second life.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
WILEY, 2024
Keywords
battery circularity, battery second life, circular business model innovation, climate-neutrality, EV batteries, EV battery ecosystem, second-life business models, second-life EV batteries
National Category
Economics and Business
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-68325 (URN)10.1002/bse.3941 (DOI)001299370500001 ()
Available from: 2024-09-04 Created: 2024-09-04 Last updated: 2024-09-04Bibliographically approved
Johansson, P., Bruch, J., Chirumalla, K., Österman, C. & Stålberg, L. (2024). Integrating advanced digital technologies in existing lean-based production systems: analysis of paradoxes, imbalances and management strategies. International Journal of Operations & Production Management
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2024 (English)In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management, ISSN 0144-3577, E-ISSN 1758-6593Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to advance the understanding of paradoxes, underlying tensions and potential management strategies when integrating digital technologies into existing lean-based production systems (LPSs), with the aim of achieving synergies and fostering the development of production systems.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a collaborative management research (CMR) approach to identify patterns of organisational tensions and paradoxes and explore management strategies to overcome them. The data were collected through interviews and focus group interviews with experts on lean and/or digital technologies from the companies, from documents and from workshops with the in-case researchers.FindingsThe findings of this paper provide insights into the salient organisational paradoxes embraced in the integration of digital technologies in LPS by identifying different aspects of the performing, organising, learning and belonging paradoxes. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate the intricacies and relatedness between different paradoxes and their resolutions, and more specifically, how a resolution strategy adopted to manage one paradox might unintentionally generate new tensions. This, in turn, calls for either re-contextualising actions to counteract the drift or the adoption of new resolution strategies.Originality/valueThis paper adds perspective to operations management (OM) research through the use of paradox theory, and we (1) provide a fine-grained perspective on why integration sometimes "fails" and label the forces of internal drift as mechanisms of imbalances and (2) provide detailed insights into how different management and resolution strategies are adopted, especially by identifying re-contextualising actions as a key to rebalancing organisational paradoxes in favour of the integration of digital technologies in LPSs.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD, 2024
Keywords
Lean production, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, Smart production, Paradox theory, Human-centred technology, Production development, Dynamic equilibrium
National Category
Mechanical Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-66354 (URN)10.1108/IJOPM-05-2023-0434 (DOI)001189273300001 ()2-s2.0-85188558389 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-04-03 Created: 2024-04-03 Last updated: 2024-04-03Bibliographically approved
Chirumalla, K., Ali Jalil, H. & Behnam, M. (2024). Navigating Production Automation as a Service: Unveiling Drivers, Benefits, and Challenges in Manufacturing Companies. In: Sustainable Production Through Advanced Manufacturing, Intelligent Automation And Work Integrated Learning, Sps 2024: . Paper presented at 11th Swedish Production Symposium, SPS2024. Trollhattan (pp. 206-218). IOS Press BV, 52
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2024 (English)In: Sustainable Production Through Advanced Manufacturing, Intelligent Automation And Work Integrated Learning, Sps 2024, IOS Press BV , 2024, Vol. 52, p. 206-218Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The integration of production automation drives innovation in manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, quality, and cost reduction. However, the capital requirements of conventional automation solutions hinder many manufacturing companies. Production Automation as a Service (PAaaS) emerges as a cost-effective alternative, offering improved flexibility and efficiency. Yet, adopting PAaaS faces challenges: a lack of expertise, awareness, and cultural resistance. This study explores PAaaS implementation in manufacturing, identifying its specific needs and challenges. Qualitative research across ten diverse manufacturing companies reveals two key drivers: technological advancement and evolving business models. It highlights four primary benefits—cost-effectiveness, flexibility, efficiency, and product quality. Simultaneously, it addresses five significant challenges—legacy system integration, cybersecurity, internet dependency, expertise gaps, and downtime risks. To aid early decision-making, the study proposes a framework covering drivers, benefits, challenges, and suitable strategies. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion on smart production and automation development by focusing on business model innovation and the pay-as-a-service approach.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
IOS Press BV, 2024
Keywords
automation as a service, business model innovation, pay-per-use, Production automation, smart production, Automation, Cost effectiveness, Cost reduction, Decision making, Industrial research, Production efficiency, Benefit and challenges, Capital requirements, Costs reduction, Manufacturing companies, Quality reduction, Legacy systems
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-66558 (URN)10.3233/ATDE240166 (DOI)001229990300017 ()2-s2.0-85191354452 (Scopus ID)9781643685106 (ISBN)
Conference
11th Swedish Production Symposium, SPS2024. Trollhattan
Available from: 2024-05-14 Created: 2024-05-14 Last updated: 2024-07-03Bibliographically approved
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