Rauma Marine Constructions Embraces IFS Cloud for Enhanced Shipbuilding Efficiency

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), a prominent Finnish shipbuilding firm known for its innovative vessel designs, has recently announced its decision to implement IFS Cloud. This strategic move aims to modernize its operations and boost efficiency in its shipbuilding projects, which are renowned for their complexity. With a deep commitment to delivering high-quality naval vessels and icebreakers, RMC is poised to leverage the digital advantages provided by IFS Cloud to streamline its processes.

Based in Rauma, Finland, RMC stands out in the shipbuilding industry as one of the few shipyards capable of constructing advanced icebreakers and naval vessels. The company is currently engaged in the construction of two icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard and four advanced Pohjanmaa-class corvettes for the Finnish Navy. To support these critical projects, RMC is deploying IFS Cloud as a part of a broader strategy to enhance project management efficiency and reduce vessel build times.

Implementing IFS Cloud will allow RMC to establish a digital foundation that facilitates improved oversight and coordination across its shipbuilding activities. Shipbuilding is a multifaceted process involving thousands of components and numerous subcontractors, requiring constant adjustments and long timelines. With the unified platform provided by IFS Cloud, RMC will connect various facets of their project management, from procurement and production to logistics and financial controls.

The integration of IFS Cloud into RMC's operations promises to enhance project visibility significantly. The platform will aid the shipyard in gaining better insights into project statuses, supplier commitments, material logistics, and cost projections. By merging operational data and financial metrics into one cohesive system, RMC aims to improve decision-making and maintain control throughout lengthy construction timelines.

Heikki Helen, the ICT Manager at RMC, expressed optimism about the partnership with IFS, stating, "With IFS Cloud, we gain the ability to drill into production issues in real time and manage our projects more proactively. Our ambition is to shorten vessel build times. A reduction in building time can significantly enhance our productivity and competitiveness, and IFS Cloud supports us in that goal."

Mattias Bolander, Managing Director for IFS in the Nordics, reiterated the complexity involved in shipbuilding, declaring, "Shipbuilding represents one of the most complex project-based environments in the world. Rauma Marine Constructions combines Finland's deep expertise in icebreaker construction with ambitious growth plans in naval and commercial shipbuilding. With IFS Cloud and its roadmap for embedded Industrial AI capabilities, RMC gains a digital platform tailored for asset- and project-intensive industries, enabling greater operational transparency and more accurate forecasting."

The collaboration between IFS and RMC marks a significant step forward in shipbuilding innovation. The integration of cutting-edge technology into RMC's processes is expected to yield benefits not just in efficiency but also in delivering higher-quality vessels for both commercial and defense sectors. As the company continues to advance its capabilities in ship construction, IFS Cloud will play a vital role in navigating the complexities of project management while enhancing decision-making effectiveness and risk management.