Rule-Based Decisional Assistance for Sustainable Tire Management in the Transportation Sector

The transportation sector is considered the number one consumer of tires worldwide. At present, 1.1 billion vehicles relying on this industry, although this number is increasing significantly following supply chain demands and the rapid economic growth. Among the main selection standards for fleet-operating enterprises are the quality, durability, and sustainability of tires, in efforts to ensure efficiency and safety for continuous operations. Lifecycle assessments (LCAs) are the optimal solution to optimize tire usage for extended performance and increased lifespan. In this paper, we developed a prediction model aiming at managing tires during the middle-of-life phase (use phase) while minimizing the negative environmental impact.