S4M Blog
The S4M blog publishes current thoughts from companies and organizations within the network.
The blog is intended and edited for a professional audience. The editorial team includes Teppo Neuvonen, Anne Antero, and Heli Aramo-Immonen from Turku University of Applied Sciences.
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What on earth is a maturity model? – A tool to support development
Have you ever wondered how advanced your organization’s operations are? Or how you could measure and improve aspects like sustainability, logistics, or procurement processes? This is where the......
Charting New Waters – Responsibility in the Maritime Industry’s Supplier Network -seminar
Forum Marinum was buzzing with people interested in maritime industry sustainability on Monday, June 9, 2025. The seminar Responsibility in the Maritime Industry’s Supplier Network (Vastuullisuus......
Decisions Defining Material Circularity Are Made During the Design Phase – A Lifecycle Perspective on Ship Design
Global competition for natural resources, especially mineral-based ones, has intensified in recent years. Dependence on imports and unpredictable market fluctuations have increased industrial interest......


