8 nov 2007 angela rowney luton, england. 8 nov 2007 thematic work group 3 innovation of production...
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8 Nov 2007
Angela RowneyLuton, England
8 Nov 2007
Thematic Work Group 3Innovation of production processes &
organisational concepts
• Compare support for process innovation in partner regions, identify good practice.
• Investigate and encourage strategic arrangements for cooperation between OEMs and suppliers (sharing responsibilities in quality care, co-development, just-in-time delivery, in-sequence delivery, etc.)
• Disseminate findings from technology trends / foresight studies to the partner regions and other stakeholders
8 Nov 2007
TW3 Members
Chair : Luton Borough Council
Co-Chair : City of Antwerp
Members : Galicia, LIOF (Dutch Limburg), City of
Genk, Montbéliard, Comunimprese (Milan), POM
Limburg (Belgium)
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TW3 Activities
5 Study Visits – Luton, Genk, Turin, Galicia and
Antwerp
2 Seminars – Valladolid (Knowledge Transfer)
and Milan (Carbon Friendly Manufacturing)
2 Thematic Papers: Knowledge Transfer and
Energy Efficient Manufacturing
Presentation of First Thematic Paper at Mobilis
Conference in Montbeliard
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First Thematic Paper
Knowledge Transfer in the Automotive Sector
Examples of good practice from partner regions:
Flanders’ DRIVE in Flanders, Belgium
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in the East of England, UK
Innovative spin-off companies in Franche-Comté in France.
Galician Centre for Technology (CTAG) in Galicia, Spain
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First Thematic Paper
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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Overview of Support for Innovation in Partner Regions
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Second Thematic Paper
Energy Efficient Manufacturing
Examples of good practice from partner regions:
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
Volvo Trucks in Ghent
General Motors / IBC Vehicles, Luton
McKenchnie Plastic Components
Others examples – Ford at Dagenham, Lombardy Initiatives,
VLAO in Flanders, Lotus Engineering
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Energy Efficient Manufacturing
Lean and Green : tackles Scrap and rework reduction Reduce materials waste Eliminate unnecessary processing Reduce electricity, oil and gas consumption Improve machine efficiency Reduce use of packaging Improve material yields
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Energy Efficient Manufacturing
Envirowise in the UK helps companies to reduce their impact on the environment and save money through the efficient use of resources including waste minimisation and cleaner design.
Identified £5.5m potential savings £4m achieved so far Payback in 1-6 months
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Energy Efficient Manufacturing
According to “Green to Gold” by Esty & Winston, “green business strategies” can:
Improve image and gain new customers (e.g. Toyota & Prius). Drive innovation: using new materials, machinery and
methods, or producing new products. Enhance brand value by legitimate green image campaigns Cut costs Reduce risks
To remain competitive in the new, global economy, manufacturing companies must integrate
awareness of environmental impacts into all aspects of their business model.
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Energy Efficient Manufacturing
Now handover to Marijke Naessens from Volvo Trucks in Ghent – the first carbon neutral vehicle factory in the world.