Component Circularity Management with Scania

Opportunity overview

For Scania, circularity involves every aspect of our business. It challenges us to rethink not just how we design and manufacture products, our impact and knowledge of the value chain, but also how we develop business models and provide value for our customers. Committed to sustainability, the circularity and transparency of components in Scania products for heavy transport applications are key. In compliance with regulations related to sustainability and the circular economy, Scania is focused on extending the lifetime of components, saving our customers’ costs by providing an option for second-life components. Alongside this, we would also explore new revenue streams by selling second-life components. Scania also prioritizes supply chain optimization and aims to create a competitive advantage by demonstrating its commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability.

To reach these goals, we are interested in asset tracking and management solutions that include but may not be limited to, traceability, quality, and financial value data of Scania product components throughout their life-cycle. The envisioned solution overall enables Scania to increase the efficient utilization of used parts in the circular system, ranging from manufacturing to scrapping or recycling. The solution should be able to provide both real-time and residual value information, while facilitating predictive data on component availability in a timely fashion based on data points such as component location, quality, or volumes. Ultimately, the potential solution needs to create value for Scania customers by extending the life-cycle of Scania vehicles.