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)

8 Nov 2007

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

8 Nov 2007

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

8 Nov 2007

First Thematic Paper

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

8 Nov 2007

Overview of Support for Innovation in Partner Regions

8 Nov 2007

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

8 Nov 2007

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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8 Nov 2007

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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8 Nov 2007

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.

8 Nov 2007

Energy Efficient Manufacturing

Now handover to Marijke Naessens from Volvo Trucks in Ghent – the first carbon neutral vehicle factory in the world.