May 2023

May, often regarded as the doorway to summer, brings not just blooming flowers and increasingly sunny days, but also opens a spectrum of possibilities and opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. In this month's newsletter we provide the latest insights within Elisa IndustrIQ.

A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS BREAKFAST

On 24 May, Elisa IndustrIQ together with sedApta, our strategic associate, organised the business breakfast ''Reshaping the Supply Chain'' at Elisa headquarters in Helsinki. Our special guest Stefan Fink, Head of Competence Center Supply Chain Excellence at thyssenkrupp Presta AG, has shared his experience about resource & supply planning, factory scheduling & inventory management, as well as about breaking down the barriers of data silos. The presentation was followed by an active Q&A session, when our attendees could learn more about thyssenkupp's business, challenges and solutions. Stay tuned to learn about our upcoming business breakfasts and other industry events!

LEVERAGING AI & ML: CREATING AN INTELLIGENT FUTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING

In this white paper, we dive into the benefits of AI and ML and provide an overview of the applications of the technologies in the industrial manufacturing industry, including valuable information about:

• AI and ML applications in various manufacturing industries
• How AI and ML can enhance health, safety and environment (HSE)
• How the supply chain can be streamlined
• Injecting AI and ML into manufacturing software solutions

..and much more.

EUROPE'S CLIMATE LEADERS 2023

Elisa has been included in this year's Europe Climate Leaders by Financial Times. Elisa's placement shows our dedication to advancing climate action on a global scale. Ranking 12th as the highest Finnish organisation in the global report, we are very proud to be a part of the Elisa Cooperation.

BLOG: SMDC STRATEGIES

Sustainable manufacturing digital continuity (SMDC) is the integration of digital technologies into the manufacturing process to improve sustainability and reduce waste. In this blog, we provide the top 5 SMDC strategies for manufacturers.

BLOG: AI-ENHANCED BOM OPTIMISATION

In this blog, we explore how combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) can be used to optimise sourcing of electronic BoMs based on previously approved parts, leading to significant cost savings and reduced lead times in BoM completion for EMS and OEM companies.

ENHANCING HSE IN CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING

In this white paper, we provide a deep understanding of the importance of HSE practices in the chemical manufacturing industry including risk analysis, fostering safety culture and innovative software solutions.