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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Artificial intelligence supports the financial risk management of the shipbuilding network

Shipbuilding is not the activity of a single company, but an extensive and international network in which shipyards, turnkey suppliers and even thousands of subcontractors work in tightly scheduled......

Presentations from the Cruise Ships of the Future – Sustainability for the Entire Shipbuilding Ecosystem – S4M seminar April 23, 2026

The S4M project organized the Cruise Ships of the Future – Sustainability for the Entire Shipbuilding Ecosystem – S4M seminar on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Joki Visitor and Innovation......

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.......

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