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Software agent solutions boost network supply chain management

Customers / partners: Miilukangas Ky, Pohjanmaan PPO Oy, Raahen Insinöörisuunnittelu Oy, Rannikon Konetekniikka Oy, Raahen seutukunta, Ruukki, Telatek Oy, TietoEnator Oyj

Challenge: Efficient supply chain management requires real-time production information flow between companies in the value network.

Solution: New information system using agent technology to exchange information automatically inside the whole supply chain. The system provides up-to-date information about product's working phase and location.

Key benefits:

• Significant savings in production costs:
  • Immediate reaction to schedule changes.
  • Utilization of waiting times.
  • More efficient logistics planning.