S4M – Sustainable Material Management Maturity Model research project

The S4M research project aims to assess the shipbuilding supplier network’s ability to meet sustainable development goals by identifying sustainability indicators based on key performance metrics. It explores the complex dynamics of actors and resources within the ecosystem to support progress toward net-zero emissions by 2050. The project unites eight European universities, six major suppliers, and a Finnish shipyard, to drive systemic change in the industry.

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Career Paths in the Shipbuilding Industry: What Companies Tell Students

We interviewed the partner companies of the S4M project during the summer of 2025 to find out what kinds of opportunities they offer to students. The companies interviewed were Meyer Turku Oy, E.U.......

Omnibus – good or bad?

This blog examines omnibus legislation as a legislative tool in the European Union. The term omnibus comes from Latin, meaning “for all.” An omnibus regulation or directive is a legislative......

Perspectives on quality management in sustainable supplier networks

Sustainability in industrial supply chains is increasingly based on process transparency, data-driven management, and systematic development. The presentations at the S4M seminar highlighted how......

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23.04.
2026

Cruise Ships of the Future – Sustainability for the entire Shipbuilding Ecosystem

Cave theatre, Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki, Turku 23.4.2026 9:00

Lämpimästi tervetuloa englanninkieliseen Cruise Ships of the Future – Sustainability for the Entire Shipbuilding Ecosystem -S4M-seminaariimme torstaina 23.4.2026.Seminaarissa kuulet......

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