WP4
Developing and refining a Knowledge transfer and learning process and tools
Task Lead: Brunel University London
Aims & Objectives
The objectives of WP4 are:
- 1 Develop workshop material: Develop awareness raising material to be used in Vietnamese workshops (ALL) in M34-35 & 43-44. This will include presentations on regulatory compliance, circular economy business models, sustainable design options in common parts/products. The importance of introducing compliance awareness cannot be overstated in the awareness raising workshops (designed by C) as Vietnamese SME’s move towards greater trade with EU manufacturers. By ensuring all employees are well-informed in EU legislation, it is more likely an ethically driven workplace will be fostered, equipping managers with the knowledge necessary to navigate EU regulations and encourage a proactive approach to identifying potential risks.
- 2 Conduct Fieldwork: BU, TU and C to select a few items of electronic/audio equipment (single Brand) containing parts manufactured in a selection of Vietnamese SME’s. To canvass opinions across EU electronics/audio manufacturers/recyclers on common or typical repair, quality and recycling issues in these parts or components (identifiable by model no’s/AI mapping).
- 3 BU to design a set of sustainability ‘fixes’ or actionable tools (KTL tools) to these problems using data from web scrapes (enthusiast forums, DFD and DFL expertise, structured activities, demo’s using mock-ups, opinions/experiences from industry/recyclers and customers (KLT tools will provide the TRAINING materials for the workers to acquire new knowledge).
- 4 BU, Tu, AU : To pilot a training process and KLT’s tools on a small number of EU manufacturers/Brunel design staff and consortium Vietnamese SME’s, and measure ease of use, possible costs (use of resources), potential transfer capability, impact. Refine designs to desired level of usability, impact and cost.
Tasks of WP4
Task 4.1
Conceptualization: (ALL) Specifically establish the issues (around quality repair, disassembly for ease of recycling; obstacles to compliance) to be addressed (from literature, canvassed opinions, consortium expertise).
Planning: (ALL) Develop a detailed work plan for implementing sustainable manufacturing training upstream and resource allocation of the trial. The training (e.g. hands on instruction using mock-ups and real products, DFD simulations, videos of how to/how not to etc) and trials (operatives replicate what they have learnt in situ), to run hand in hand.
Development: (ALL) Design and develop (1) awareness raising workshops to include sustainable electronics, e-waste and compliance, user cases, talks and discussions.
(2) KTL process and tools using information from AI scraping, canvassed opinions, experiences, knowledge from OEM’s, consumers and recyclers, and expertise in implementing DFD and DFL design. Develop material into a range of simulations, videos, structured tasks, activities, demos using mock-ups of focal parts/components.
Execution: TU to Pilot and refine the KTL training material over an 8-week period in Vietnam for clarity and in accordance with SME’s resources (machinery). BU/AU to pilot visual training material for clarity with a small number of EU manufacturers, and design staff at Brunel.
Ongoing Monitoring and Control: TU, BU, AU to identify needed changes following pilot and any resulting changes to the Training/Trial plan in Vietnam. Take corrective measures. These measures may imply changes to the work plan: reallocation of tasks or resources, rescheduling or even going back to the drawing board and redoing the plan.
Closing: ALL to establish what has been learnt following an evaluation of the pilot outcomes, acknowledge achievements and reflect on what changes are required pre training/trial in M34-35 and 43-44. Results of the pilot trial to be communicated to all stakeholders. An evaluation process for the training (demonstrations, simulations, videos etc) will be planned and implemented post trials. Furthermore, the evaluation plan will play a role in developing the essential KTL’s tools to enable learning from others in trials (WP5). It serves to identify likely success factors in adoption rates, gaps in knowledge and competency, resources, unrealistic goals, etc.
Planning: (ALL) Develop a detailed work plan for implementing sustainable manufacturing training upstream and resource allocation of the trial. The training (e.g. hands on instruction using mock-ups and real products, DFD simulations, videos of how to/how not to etc) and trials (operatives replicate what they have learnt in situ), to run hand in hand.
Development: (ALL) Design and develop (1) awareness raising workshops to include sustainable electronics, e-waste and compliance, user cases, talks and discussions.
(2) KTL process and tools using information from AI scraping, canvassed opinions, experiences, knowledge from OEM’s, consumers and recyclers, and expertise in implementing DFD and DFL design. Develop material into a range of simulations, videos, structured tasks, activities, demos using mock-ups of focal parts/components.
Execution: TU to Pilot and refine the KTL training material over an 8-week period in Vietnam for clarity and in accordance with SME’s resources (machinery). BU/AU to pilot visual training material for clarity with a small number of EU manufacturers, and design staff at Brunel.
Ongoing Monitoring and Control: TU, BU, AU to identify needed changes following pilot and any resulting changes to the Training/Trial plan in Vietnam. Take corrective measures. These measures may imply changes to the work plan: reallocation of tasks or resources, rescheduling or even going back to the drawing board and redoing the plan.
Closing: ALL to establish what has been learnt following an evaluation of the pilot outcomes, acknowledge achievements and reflect on what changes are required pre training/trial in M34-35 and 43-44. Results of the pilot trial to be communicated to all stakeholders. An evaluation process for the training (demonstrations, simulations, videos etc) will be planned and implemented post trials. Furthermore, the evaluation plan will play a role in developing the essential KTL’s tools to enable learning from others in trials (WP5). It serves to identify likely success factors in adoption rates, gaps in knowledge and competency, resources, unrealistic goals, etc.
Task 4.2
AU, BU, TU to refine the KTL tools to better reflect the needs of the operatives post pilot.
Task 4.3
TU to initiate the selection of volunteer SME’s for full training from a list drawn up following consultation with TU. Engage with SME’s (mainly audio electronics) that have shown interest.
Task 4.4
BU to prepare and upload workshop presentation materials to the private knowledge transfer area of the consortium platform.
Task 4.5
BU/TU/AU Develop a detail data management plan for making the data collected at all stages of the project, findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR).