Generix & ADEME
Quantum technology for eco-responsible logistics
Origine: reconciling logistics and environmental protection
Faced with profound changes in European consumers' purchasing behavior (online shopping, multiple delivery choices, preference for sustainable environmental and social practices), digital commerce players are struggling to respond effectively.
This is mainly due to the complexity of supply chains, which involve a multitude of players and geographical areas. Finding answers is costly in terms of expertise and financial resources, making it impossible for the majority of merchants to properly manage their margin levels in a highly competitive market.
What's more, the fight against climate change calls for the search for greener solutions, particularly for the land transport of goods, which in France is responsible for 16% of annual CO2 emissions, as attested by the report Secten report report of 2024.
It is against this backdrop that the Excalibur project, co-funded by ADEME (the French agency for ecological transition), was born. Its mission is to meet these needs by using quantum computing to reduce the costs and environmental impact of the supply chain.
Use case: greater efficiency throughout the supply chain
The supply chain encompasses a wide range of processes that can be optimized, such as the arrangement of products in a warehouse, their packaging and loading into vehicles, supply and delivery routes, operations planning and overall management of the logistics network.
To achieve these objectives, we have entered into a partnership with GENERIX, a world-class software company, particularly renowned in the field of supply chain management. In close collaboration with GENERIX, we are currently developing two innovative applications: Q-ROAD (dedicated to optimal planning of delivery rounds) and Q-SCHED (designed for optimal scheduling of warehouse operations). These applications will gradually be integrated into GENERIX'sSaaS software offering.
These applications aim to revolutionize supply chain management by harnessing the power of quantum computing for more efficient and sustainable solutions.
Targets: significant performance improvements
As part of theADEME-funded Excalibur project, Generix is developing an innovative logistics process management platform that will integrate our quantum applications. This system will offer a full range of essential functionalities, from real-time visualization of activities via intuitive dashboards to in-depth analysis of history and trends. It will also enable scenarios to be simulated and their impact on performance to be assessed, while facilitating interaction between the various players in the supply chain.
This platform, which is currently under construction, aims to provide European e-tailers with a significant competitive advantage. It responds to currently unmet needs in the sector, by combining cutting-edge technologies with a user-centric approach. The power of quantum computing can significantly optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs and minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.
Impact: a project with a social dimension
Beyond this project, QbitSoft's ambition is to provide Supply Chain players with new means of empowering end customers by giving them real-time visibility of the impact of their choices on the environment. This will contribute to the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In conclusion, by acting on various optimization levers, we hope to use our quantum applications to make our contribution to the decarbonization of logistics in France.
Learn more about GENERIX: https: //www.generixgroup.com/fr
This project is funded by the French government as part of ADEME's France 2030 project. For further information: https: //www.ademe.fr
