1. Concepts of Operations 2007-2011 DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

2. Concepts of operations Joint Venture, Delivery Centre Head Office, R&D Production Production, assembly Raw materials Assembly, Delivery Centre Raw materials, production The aim is to develop Finnish concepts of operations to be the most competitive in the world! Concepts of Operations programme Programme duration: 2007-2011 Programme volume: 92 million euros, of which Tekes’ share is 46 million euros Further information: www.tekes.fi/tuotantokonseptit www.tekes.fi/tuotantokonseptit DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

3. Concepts of operations Concepts of Operations is a way of organising manufacturing and network operations includes sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution, as well as business process management consists of own or sub-contracted operations or partnerships is a well-thought-out functional combination emerging from the business strategy SuppliersCustomers Distribution Manufacturing Sourcing DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

4. Concepts of operations Main goals The Concepts of Operations programme develops know-how regarding global manufacturing and concepts of operations recognises concepts and helps companies renew their manufacturing and supply chains creates a network between different industrial sectors offers additional services to develop the basic skills of small and medium enterprises DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

5. Concepts of operations Focus areas 1.Strategic planning of companies' manufacturing 2.Developing of know-how needed in concepts of operations 3.Controlled networking, concepts of operations realisation DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

6. Concepts of operations Strategic planning of companies' manufacturing From tactical planning to strategic planning of manufacturing what type of manufacturing does the company focus on? what is the company's role in the value network? what is the earnings logic of the value network? what is the own essential know-how, technology, networks? what do products and customers demand from manufacturing? what is the strategic meaning of manufacturing? how can the needed know-how and technologies be developed in the long run? Defining the ideal concept of operations is a central part of the strategic planning of manufacturing DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

7. Concepts of operations Developing the know-how needed in concepts of operations Know-how in strategic planning of manufacturing innovating concepts of operations the quick definition of a concept of operations based on the product and market situation versatility, operation between industries international sourcing manufacturing and distribution activity modeling of manufacturing and networks Where is the manufacturing located? Where are the materials and resources? Where are the customers? How are the transfers and management taken care of? defining the future of concepts of operations: What comes after proto manufacturing and industrial parks? Which trend will follow the China phenomenon? DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

8. Concepts of operations Controlled networking - realisation of a concept of operations Developing and realising the ideal concept of operations the concept of operations defines the needed network, networking is not an end in itself the network is formed based on the needed skills management and optimising of global operations 24/7 how are the logistic challenges dealt with in a global concept of operations? how is the performance of a network measured? how can the network be adjusted to meet each need? how can the network become swift and flexible? DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

9. Concepts of operations What does the programme offer companies? Funding for considerable changes in the operation modes of a company training, consultation, planning and strategic development for small and medium enterprises Examples and the latest information on concepts of operations and global manufacturing Help for internationalisation: seminars, trips, surveys... Possibility of development cooperation in research schemes A forum connecting industries and clusters: seminars, workshops, round table activity... DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

10. Concepts of operations What does the programme offer research organizations? Funding in programme application rounds A channel for networking The research schemes look for new ways to apply existing and new data Also includes research for the future, with a geographic viewpoint DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

11. Concepts of operations Case Ensto Cubostics Concept of operations for customer-specific tailored enclosures Processing of standard enclosures or manufacturing according to the customers measurements Internet-based definition tools integrated into Tender and ordering process Design (3D CAD) Product management Process management system, as well as Manufacturing processes Through this comprehensive solution the products are manufactured flexibly, cost effectively, and quickly More case examples from: www.tekes.fi/tuotantokonseptit www.tekes.fi/tuotantokonseptit DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

12. Concepts of operations How to participate? Finnish companies can continuously apply for the programme www.tekes.fi/rahoitus/yritys The programme is suited for many types of companies in the manufacturing industry Application rounds for research scheme funding www.tekes.fi/tuotantokonseptit/osallistuminen DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

13. Concepts of operations Programme status December, 2008 Approx. 30 projects started Approx. 50 participants in the projects DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes

14. Concepts of operations Contact information DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes Programme Coordination: Ismo Mäkinen, Consello Consulting Oy Tel. +358 40-509 4479, Ismo.Makinen(at)consello.com Programme administration: Juha Suuronen, Tekes Juha.Suuronen(at)tekes.fi Further information: www.tekes.fi/tuotantokonseptit www.tekes.fi/tuotantokonseptit

15. Concepts of operations Questions and answers Tekes Concepts of Operations Programme 2007-2011 Are the operations of our company organised to support the strategy? What do we do ourselves? What do we get from others? How are we going to form networks? Manufacturing, product development, distribution, assembly: in Finland or globally? DM 452015 01-2009 Copyright © Tekes