Development of tender information process by business intelligence in a global company unit

The purpose of this Thesis was to study what is the present situation of Business Intelligence of the company unit. This means how efficiently unit uses possibilities of modern information management systems. The aim was to resolve how operative informa-tion management of unit’s tender process could be improved by modern information technology applications. This makes it possible that tender processes could be faster and more efficiency. At the beginning it was essential to acquaint oneself with written literature of Business Intelligence. Based on Business Intelligence theory is was relatively easy but challenging to search and discern how tender business could be improved by methods of Busi-ness Intelligence. The empirical phase of this study was executed as qualitative research method. This phase includes theme and natural interviews on the company. Problems and challenges of tender process were clarified in a part an empirical phase. Group of challenges were founded when studying information management of company unit. Based on theory and interviews, group of improvements were listed which company could possible do in the future when developing its operative processes.

Sähköasemainvestointihankkeen määrittely

Tämän työn tavoitteena oli tehdä perusteltu esitys kahden suunnitellun sähköaseman toiminnan aloittamisen ajankohdasta sekä rakentamisen kestosta lupamenettelyineen. Työssä oli pyrkimys perustella asemien maantieteellinen sijainti, toteutustapa, rakenne sekä sähköasemien syöttöön tarvittavien 110 kV johtojen alustava rakenne ja reitti. Työssä on tarkasteltu uuden sähköaseman verkosto- ja kustannusvaikutuksia, sähköasemarakenteita ja niiden valintaa, sähköasemainvestointihankkeen vaiheita ja rakennuttamisprosessin läpivientiin tarvittavaa aikaa. Verkoston nykytilaa, käyttövarmuutta ja selviytymistä kuormituksen kasvusta on tarkasteltu sähköasemien toiminnan aloittamisen ajankohtien määrittämiseksi. Työn keskeisin painopiste oli sähköasemien rakentamisajankohdan määrittäminen. Sähköasemien toiminnan aloittamisen ajankohdan määrääväksi tekijäksi muodostuivat sähköasemien korvaustilanteet. Nykytilassa Valkealan haja-asutusalueen sähkönjakelua ei voida taata yksittäisen sähköaseman korvaustilanteessa, minkä takia sähköasemahankkeen valmistelu on aloitettava välittömästi. Kouvolan ydinkeskustan alueen maakaapeliverkon tehonsiirtokyky ja päämuuntajien reservitehokapasiteetti korvaustilanteissa riittävät vielä 5-10 vuotta riippuen suuresti alueen kuormituksen kasvusta.

Grounding in a wind power application

The subject of this master’s thesis is to research grounding in a particular wind power application. The aim is to define how the grounding from different points effects to the function of the whole system. The investigated subjects are generator voltage spikes, ground currents and system fault situations. The first part of this thesis represents power electronics, which is commonly used in wind power systems. The second part concentrates more to the grounding, electrical safety demands and potential fault situations. The object of the simulations is to investigate voltage spikes and fault situations. Measurements will be made with small-scale setup and in the last part simulation and measurement results are compared to each other and to a full-scale system.

The Innovation Process – Aiming towards Innovativeness in a Construction Company

The bachelor’s thesis concentrates on the innovativeness in the construction industry. The purpose of the thesis is to define the innovation as a concept reflected on a context of the construction industry. The second objective is to examine how the construction companies could foster and increase the innovativeness. The third objective was to find out tools, methods and phases of the front-end of the innovation process. The construction industry is often considered as a traditional and an old-fashioned manufacturing industry. The innovation or the innovativeness rarely linked to the construction industry. Productivity is a common problem in the construction industry. The construction industry needs to increase the productivity to compete in a globalized world. The productivity can be increased by the innovation. The thesis based on a literature review. The findings from the literature include a description of the innovation as a concept, the innovative culture and the innovation process as a context of the construction industry. The phases of the front-end of the innovation process were explained. Customers centered approach was taken into account in the innovation process. The required tools and methods for managing the front-end of the innovation process were illustrated. The thesis ensures the importance of the innovation facing challenges of the construction industry. Managing the front-end of the innovation is the most important aspect to stand out from the less innovative companies. To take a full advantage of the innovation companies cannot fear of changes. The innovation process requires a full support of the top management of the company. Taking into consideration a theoretical aspect of the thesis a further research is required to respond practical needs of the company. Tools and methods should be considered according the company’s needs and activities. Company’s existing state and culture should be examined before implementing the front-end of the innovation process to ensure the functionality.