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Digitalizing the battery recycling process in the automotive industry
With digital transformation running at full speed, players in every industry are looking
for opportunities to create value through the deployment of new technologies and
business models.
With digital transformation running at full speed, players in every industry are looking for opportunities to create value through the deployment of new technologies and business models.
In this particular case, ILI.DIGITAL was approached by a company in the chemistry sector, looking for a digitalization strategy to improve their process of recycling EV batteries. The battery recycling process is considered a strategic priority in the automotive industry, as it allows the players involved in batteries manufacturing to drastically reduce their production CO2 footprint drastically.
Analyzing the pain points
Although many companies have extensive recycling know-how and innovative techniques, the legacy processes consisted of paper-based forms and manual work throughout the entire battery recycling chain. In addition, the process in question involved multiple stakeholders and complex interactions to ensure recycling operations ran efficiently and effectively.Â
Analysis showed that the following aspects could be further developed:
– Analogue communication (fax, calls, paper-based)
– Often uncoordinated and no clear structure to follow
– Incorrect disposal of batteries.
The mission for ILI.DIGITAL is developing a digital solution to turn those pain points into opportunities and create a smooth disposal process.
Although many companies have extensive recycling know-how and innovative techniques, the legacy processes consisted of paper-based forms and manual work throughout the entire battery recycling chain. In addition, the process in question involved multiple stakeholders and complex interactions to ensure recycling operations ran efficiently and effectively.Â
Analysis showed that the following aspects could be further developed:
– Analogue communication (fax, calls, paper-based)
– Often uncoordinated and no clear structure to follow
– Incorrect disposal of batteries.
The mission for ILI.DIGITAL is developing a digital solution to turn those pain points into opportunities and create a smooth disposal process.
Turning specified engineering know-how into a measuring tool
The solution to this problem is to build a platform that is structured like an online store. The crucial difference, however, is that it is the exact opposite of an online store. You don't go to the platform to buy something, you go to the platform to have someone pick stuff up from you.Â
The system is simple: a car dealer with broken or unneeded batteries opens the platform. The platform displays all possible batteries. The car dealer selects their batteries, puts them in the shopping cart and places the "order". This is now forwarded to the transport company. They can accept the order and drive to the car dealership to pick up the batteries and then take them directly to a recycling company. Once the batteries have been safely recycled, the recycling company will issue a certificate certifying that the batteries have been recycled. The dealership can now download this certificate online and the job is complete.Â
In addition to the faster and safer process, this approach has the following advantages:
DIGITAL data intelligence
By comparing all batteries directly, it is possible to find out which batteries are used by whom and which are more or less bad for the environment.
Certificate of Abandonment
Car dealers receive a certificate from the recycling companies and can therefore be sure that their batteries have been correctly disposed of.
Turning specified engineering know-how into a measuring tool
The solution to this problem is to build a platform that is structured like an online store. The crucial difference, however, is that it is the exact opposite of an online store. You don’t go to the platform to buy something, you go to the platform to have someone pick stuff up from you.Â
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The system is simple: a car dealer with broken or no longer needed batteries opens the platform. On this platform all possible batteries can be found. The car dealer chooses his batteries, puts them in the shopping cart and places the “order”. This is now forwarded to the transport company. They can accept the order and drive to the car dealer to pick up the batteries and then take them directly to a recycling company. Once the batteries have been safely recycled, the recycling company will issue a certificate that the batteries have been recycled. The dealership can now download this online and the job is complete.Â
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In addition to the faster and safer process, the following advantages can be found:
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DIGITAL data intelligence
By comparing all batteries directly, it is possible to find out which batteries are used by whom and which are rather bad or good for the environment.
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Certificate of Abandonment
Car dealers receive a certificate from the recycling companies and can thus be sure that their batteries have been disposed properly.
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Impact
With the support of ILI.DIGITAL, the Battery Recycling Process has been digitised. This means that battery disposal can be achieved more efficiently. In addition, the correct disposal of the batteries, specifically at recycling companies that are familiar with car batteries, protects the environment. This in turn supports the sustainability of every company that is part of this circular system.
Impact
With the support of ILI.DIGITAL, the Battery Recycling Process has been digitised. This means that battery disposal can be achieved more efficiently. In addition, the correct disposal of the batteries, specifically at recycling companies that are familiar with car batteries, protects the environment. This in turn supports the sustainability of every company that is part of this circular system.
Key success factors
All in all, the app is built on the following three pillars:
Platform economy
This solution provides a digital basis for services from different individuals based on a uniform standard around a central core.
Digital Intelligence
By collecting all the information on one platform, the demand and usage of current products are determined and there is a possibility of comparison.
Sustainability
Through the organized process, the EV batteries can be recycled properly and decently.Â
Experts at ILI.DIGITAL
DANIEL //
Head of Digital Business
FEDERIKA //
Project
Manager
VINICIUS //
Data Scientist
Project duration
ILI.DIGITAL follows a clear strategy which exactly defines how long single processes take. Therefore, the time required for a project is easy to estimate.
Key success factors
All in all, the app is built on the following three pillars:
Platform economy
This solution provides a digital basis for services from different individuals based on a uniform standard around a central core.
Digital Intelligence
By collecting all the information on one platform, the demand and usage of current products are determined and it is possible to compare them.
Sustainability
Through the organized process, the EV batteries can be recycled properly and decently.Â
Experts at ILI.DIGITAL
DANIEL //
Head of Digital Business
VINICIUS //
Data Scientist
Project duration
ILI.DIGITAL follows a clear strategy which exactly defines how long single processes take. Therefore, the time required for a project is easy to estimate.
Key success factors
All in all, the app is built on the following three pillars:
Platform economy
This solution provides a digital basis for services from different individuals based on a uniform standard around a central core.
Digital Intelligence
By collecting all the information on one platform, the demand and usage of current products are determined and there is a possibility of comparison.
Sustainability
Through the organized process, the EV batteries can be recycled properly and decently.Â
Experts at ILI.DIGITAL
DANIEL
//
Head of Digital Business
FEDERIKA //
Project Manager
VINICIUS //
Data Scientist
Project duration
ILI.DIGITAL follows a clear strategy which exactly defines how long single processes take. Therefore, the time required for a project is easy to estimate.
Key success factors
All in all, the digital solution is built on the following three pillars:
Platform economy
This solution provides a digital basis for services from different individuals based on a uniform standard around a central core.
Digital Intelligence
By collecting all the information on one platform, the demand and usage of current products are determined and it is possible to compare them.
Sustainability
Through the organized process, the EV batteries can be recycled properly and decently.
Experts at ILI.DIGITAL
DANIEL //
Digital Business Builder
FEDERIKA //
PROJECT Manager
