Manufacturing Sciences and Logistics Department (SFL)

The Manufacturing Sciences and Logistics Department (SFL) conducts cutting-edge research in the optimization of industrial and logistics processes. In close collaboration with industrial partners, it develops models that leverage real-time data to enhance production planning, urban logistics, and the management of multimodal transportation systems. Its approach combines theoretical insight with practical application, delivering innovative solutions to address today’s industrial challenges.

Head of Department
Nabil Absi
Email: absi@mines-stetienne.fr
Phone : +33 4 42 61 66 56

The  Manufacturing Sciences and Logistics Department is affiliated with the Centre of Microelectronics in Provence.

Areas of Expertise

Skills

  • Advanced Process Control (APC)
    Development of strategies to improve the quality, stability, and efficiency of industrial processes, with a particular focus on semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Modeling and Simulation of Manufacturing Processes
    Application of mathematical and computational tools to optimize the performance of production chains.
  • Optimization of Production and Logistics Systems
    Design of decision-support models for the planning and management of production and transport flows.
  • Integration of Emerging Digital Technologies
    Analysis of the impact of emerging technologies (artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems) on industrial and logistics organization.
  • Complex Systems Engineering
    Design and development of innovative solutions to enhance the resilience and adaptability of manufacturing and transportation systems.

Areas of intervention

  • Academic Research and Scientific Partnerships
    Collaboration with research laboratories and universities to develop innovative and transdisciplinary approaches, enriching both theoretical insights and practical solutions.
  • Microelectronics and Semiconductors
    Optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance the yield and quality of electronic components.
  • Manufacturing Industry
    Implementation of optimization solutions for production lines across various sectors including automotive, aerospace, and electronics.
  • Logistics and Transportation
    Design and development of intelligent systems for the management of goods flow and logistics infrastructure.
  • Production and Operations Management
    Optimization of industrial processes through data-driven approaches and predictive modeling techniques.
  • Transition to Industry 4.0
    Supporting companies in adopting digital technologies to improve their competitiveness, flexibility, and operational performance.

Research Axes

  • Microelectronics Manufacturing Optimization
  • Focus on developing advanced techniques for the control and improvement of semiconductor manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency, precision, and yield.
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
    Study of the impact of digital technologies on transportation systems, with applications in urban logistics, automated transport, and maritime mobility, aiming to improve efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability.

Contact and Practical Information

  • Address
    École des mines de Saint-Étienne
    Centre Microélectronique de Provence
    880, route de Mimet
    13541 Gardanne, France
  • Transport
    Bus: Line 183, stop « Centre Charpak »
    Train: Regular shuttles on Line 3 from Gardanne train station
    Airport: Connections from Marseille Provence Airport

Research