and actuators (e.g., motors and valves). The valves connected the individual sections
defining timestamps for the product section transfer. Furthermore, some extensions
could connect incompatible and non-standardized machines and sensors to the
DTMS. HMIs were also considered with a comprehensive documentation option
and included in the DTMS.
Two physical models were derived from the analysis of the companies and
processes. Given that the project aimed at tracking and tracing, only the equipment
Fig. 12 Big picture of the DT implementation in the supply chain of dairy production (adopted
from [77])
The Challenge of Implementing Digital Twins in Operating Value Chains
155
defining timestamps for the product section transfer. Furthermore, some extensions
could connect incompatible and non-standardized machines and sensors to the
DTMS. HMIs were also considered with a comprehensive documentation option
and included in the DTMS.
Two physical models were derived from the analysis of the companies and
processes. Given that the project aimed at tracking and tracing, only the equipment
Fig. 12 Big picture of the DT implementation in the supply chain of dairy production (adopted
from [77])
The Challenge of Implementing Digital Twins in Operating Value Chains
155