Occupational safety supports wellbeing and productivity 

Occupational safety is essential for employee wellbeing. A safe and healthy working environment enhances job satisfaction, reduces absenteeism, and supports smooth operations across the entire organization. When work is safe and predictable, productivity also improves. 

“A good working environment — physically, mentally and psychosocially — is a prerequisite for business success,” summarizes Jari Linnala, Operations Manager at the Sievi factory. 

Safety is an integral part of operations and customer collaboration at the Sievi factory

 Many of the Sievi plant’s customers operate in industries where safety is a critical requirement. A safe working environment supports delivery of reliability, quality and predictable operations — all of which are key factors in successful customer collaboration. 

At Scanfil, occupational safety is embedded throughout the organization, and it plays a central role in investment decisions and production changes. 

Safety culture is strengthened, among other things, by: 

• continuously increasing safety awareness and making safety visible to all employees 
• investing in ergonomics and safe tools and equipment, such as lifting devices and cranes 
• investing in training and onboarding 
• with tools and processes that enable risks observation and management in everyday work and during production changes 

According to Pauli Huhtamäki, HR Manager at the Sievi factory, the long accident‑free period is the result of joint efforts across the entire organization. “Occupational safety is not a separate initiative — it is an integral part of everyday work and decision‑making in production, investments and development,” Huhtamäki says. 

The Sievi factory operates in accordance with the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system, which supports the systematic and continuous development of safety practices. In addition, the factory widely applies the 5S operating model, supported by regular audits and necessary corrective actions. Adequate and fit‑for‑purpose facilities for different functions enable safety considerations to be effectively integrated into daily work. 

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To support organizations in addressing these challenges, Scanfil and Etteplan are arranging an interactive webinar on how to transition from prototype to scalable, field-ready production. 

The session will explore how to bridge this gap and reduce risks and improve long-term performance through integrated engineering, design for manufacturing (DFM), quality management (QMS), and lifecycle planning. 

During the webinar, participants will gain practical insights into: 

• How early design decisions impact scalability, cost and availability 
• Why low-volume practices often fail when scaling up 
• How transition from development to production looks like 
• How lifecycle management supports system readiness and cost control 

Designed as an interactive discussion, the session allows participants to bring their own questions and challenges to the conversation. 

Ideal for: 

• Defense OEMs and primes 
• System integrators and manufacturing partners
• Engineering, manufacturing and program leaders
• Lifecycle, quality and supply‑chain decision‑makers 
  

Register now to learn how to build defense programs that scale efficiently from day one. 

Date: May 19 
Time: 10:00 CEST / 11:00 EEST 
Experts: Lars Karlsson, Service Solution Director, Etteplan and Martin Kållberg, Business Development Manager, Scanfil 

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Margarita joined the Scanfil Pärnu team just over a year ago and has already made a strong impact. In a short time, she has introduced new tools and working methods within the finance team and strengthened collaboration and communication across organizations.

“I am truly honored to receive this recognition. Joining Scanfil has been a great opportunity to work with a strong team in an organization that values collaboration, development, and openness. This award is a reflection of the excellent cooperation within the Scanfil Pärnu team and the wider organization,” Margarita commented.

The Brackmann Legacy initiative, established by the Pärnu County Chamber of Enterprises, highlights responsible and forward‑looking leadership, development‑driven thinking and cooperation. The recognition is inspired by Oskar Alexander Brackmann, the long‑serving mayor of Pärnu during 1897-1915, whose vision and decisions played a key role in shaping the city’s sustainable development into well-known industrial town and seaside resort. We warmly congratulate Margarita on this well‑deserved recognition and thank her for the valuable contribution she brings to Scanfil Pärnu.

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Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are re-thinking their product development strategies as their focus shifts to developing more complete services where the hardware is seen as an enabler rather than a core competence area. Outsourcing product development also improves cost efficiency and enables faster time-to-market, scalability and flexibility. Access to specialized expertise such as Design for Manufacturability is also a key benefit.

Scanfil is in a unique position to offer an end-to-end service starting from the product idea and ending in cost efficiently manufactured products going out to the market. To cater to this growing market, we have developed an integrated service called Design Driven Manufacturing, or DDM for short.

“The EMS world used to be very simple: OEMs developed their products and sent documentation for bidding. Today, as OEMs have outsourced a big part of their operation and lost the natural connection between development and manufacturing, the market looks very different. Services like DFX support, prototyping, and production test development have for a long time been a given. It is exciting to see the trend continue with the growing demand in development services” says Reijo Kalenius, Global Development Manager at Scanfil.

The Scanfil DDM concept brings together a vast array of competences on the development side with world class expertise in supply chain management & operational excellence. This allows for a truly fast & seamless time to market execution.

“We have all the tools needed for getting working products out to the market fast in our DDM toolbox, whether it’s by making simulations in the design stage to ensure the first prototype works as expected or by preparing the supply chain & manufacturing well in advance for start of production”, notes Reijo Kalenius.

Scanfil has been a forerunner in sustainability development in the EMS industry, and our Value-Add service offer adds a lot of potential to continue the development in that area as well.

“We have an excellent track record in tackling product costs with our design oriented Value Analysis / Value Engineering service. Sustainability is becoming increasingly important and we see a clear analogy with cost optimization: The best way is to start at the drawing board”, adds Reijo Kalenius.

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Today, as the OEMs have outsourced more and more of their operations and lost the natural connection between development and manufacturing, we see that the road from development to manufacturing looks very different and requires a very different approach from Scanfil.  

The services that our customers need in order to regain this lost knowledge to embed it into their development process are typically bundled under the term Design For eXcellence (DFX). DFX is an umbrella term that covers almost an infinite amount of different disciplines such as 

• DFM: Design for Manufacturing  
• DFA: Design for Assembly 
• DFT: Design for Test  
• Etc.  

This shift and need for additional services during the product life cycle is also driving a change in the OEMs business logic.  The way of working is much less transactional and instead focused on long-term partnerships built on trust. Scanfil has this mindset embedded in its mission statement:  

“Scanfil helps customers to succeed by providing effective and innovative solutions that bring products from idea to life and maintain product competitiveness over the lifespan.”  

Meaning that:  

• Scanfil supports its customers with fast time to market / time to profit. 
• Value-add services such as DFX support, prototyping, production test development etc. are a given. Scanfil is constantly on the lookout for new manufacturing technologies to improve our customers’ competitiveness.  
• Scanfil offers product life cycle management services that cover the lifecycle starting from the idea and all the way through to serial manufacturing and beyond. 

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“A dedicated project team, including factory quality teams, global quality, and IT, has been testing AI’s potential in analyzing complaint data. The goal is to speed up trend identification, suggest corrective actions, and automate Eight Disciplines Methodology (8D) reports to make the processes even more effective. The team has carefully evaluated different use cases and analyzed how different AI solutions support quality management operations, while ensuring that the approach is both innovative and effective,” says Vesa Weiste, Director Global Quality and Operational excellence at Scanfil.   

The testing of AI solutions covers numerous aspects of the quality management processes. By leveraging AI technology, Scanfil aims to handle vast amounts of data more efficiently, which includes monitoring real-time data and historical records. This allows to predict potential issues before they escalate, ensuring that the operations run smoothly.  

Benefits of quality management with AI   

• Faster insights: AI-driven data analysis helps to find patterns and issues quicker. This rapid identification allows for timely interventions, minimizing disruptions and enhancing overall productivity.  

• Smarter solutions: AI helps to identify trends and suggests corrective actions. These intelligent recommendations are based on comprehensive data analysis, ensuring that the solutions are both practical and effective.  

• Improved efficiency: Enhanced quality processes benefit all sites. Streamlined operations mean less downtime, higher output quality, and better resource management, which ultimately translates to a more robust supply chain and customer satisfaction.  

“This is just the beginning of our journey toward Industry 5.0, where people and AI work together to create more sustainable, flexible, and innovative quality management,” tells Vesa Weiste and continues, “By embracing new technologies and global collaboration, we’re strengthening our competitive edge and taking quality standards to the next level. Our commitment to integrating AI into our processes reflects our dedication to continuous improvement and our proactive approach to industry advancements.” 

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In recent years, we have invested significantly in expanding and enhancing our manufacturing capabilities and footprint. This includes establishing new manufacturing locations and increasing space and capabilities in various regions. Considering tariffs, production timelines, logistics, and supply chain optimization, we are prepared to evaluate the most suitable manufacturing sites based on customer needs. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to these alternative locations, should you find it necessary to shift your supply chain and manufacturing. We will work closely with you to mitigate all impacts.

New tariffs may result in adjustments to pricing for some of our services. We understand the importance of transparency and want to ensure you are aware of potential changes before they occur. Please stay closely connected with us regarding this matter and let us know if you’d like to discuss further or explore specific options.

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We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season filled with happiness and warmth. May the new year bring you prosperity, success, and new opportunities. We look forward to continuing our journey together and achieving even greater milestones in the coming year. 

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The virtual Supplier Sustainability Summit for the APAC Region was held on October 22, 2024. Over 100 Thermo Fisher suppliers attended. During the summit, two suppliers were recognized with the Supplier Sustainability Recognition, and Scanfil’s Suzhou factory was proudly one of the recipients. This recognition underscores Scanfil’s alignment with Thermo Fisher’s sustainability targets and common values.

“We are glad to see that our work in sustainability is recognized by a key customer. When entering our factory shop floor, we have an online visualization of CO2 emissions, energy generated by solar panels and other key data visible to any visitor. It gives confidence to our sustainability development plan and that we move in the right direction,” says Christian Kesten, VP APAC and General Manager, Scanfil Suzhou.   

Suzhou factory is honored by this acknowledgment and is committed to furthering sustainable practices in collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific. The partnership between Scanfil and Thermo Fisher Scientific is founded on mutual goals for a more sustainable future. Both companies look forward to continuing their impactful collaboration.

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