LB5230: Vestas Company Operations, Supply Chain, and Sustainability

This report provides an in-depth analysis of Vestas Company, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions. It examines Vestas' day-to-day business operations, including turbine options, construction, and hybrid power plant solutions. The report explores how Vestas links strategic resource management with its operations, focusing on technology, manufacturing, quality control, and value chain optimization. Furthermore, it delves into Vestas' commitment to sustainability, covering power sustainability, commitments to global initiatives, and the development of sustainable products. The report highlights Vestas' innovative approach to wind energy, its supply chain processes, and its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, making it a comprehensive study of the company's strategic operations and sustainability efforts within the wind energy sector. The report also references the importance of Hybrid power plant solutions and the innovation carried out in the field.

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Operations and supply chain practices in Vestas Company
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Executive summary
In this report the vestas company is analyzed from day to day business, through the linkage
between the managing strategic resource operations and the company whereby supply chain
process and operations management is discussed. Besides the study discusses the sustainability
of the company and the reason for sustainability over the decades thus, the report ends with a
highlight regarding the entire study.
Table of contents
1. Introduction……………………………………………………….…..……3
2. Background…………………………………………………………….......3
3. Day to day business at vestas company……………………………..……4
i)Turbines options and solutions…………………………………………........5
ii) Construction and installation…………………………………………….....5
iii)Hybrid power plant solutions………………………………………………6
iv)Hybrid schemes………………………………………………………….…7
v) Innovations…………………………………………………………………7
4. Linking the managing the strategic operations in the vestas company..8
i)Technology………………………………………………………………..…..8
ii) Manufacturing…………………………………………………………….…8
iii)Quality……………………………………………………………….………9
iv)Value chain…………………………………………………………………..9
5. Sustainability at vestas company…………………………….…………...10
i) Power sustainability………………………………………………………...10
ii)Commitment………………………………………………………………...10
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iii) Sustainable products……………………………………………………….11
6. Conclusion ............................................................................................…...12
7. References…………………………………………………………………12
1. Introduction
There are various activities carried out under the operations management including; integrations
of companies, supply chains, logistics and daily businesses activities just to mention a few.
Indeed these activities enable various industries in meeting the end user whereby, firms are
conscious in providing quality products and at an affordable price. Additionally, firms focus on
manufacturing and designing products corresponding to the consumer’s orders thus, industries
are flexible enough to make on time deliveries and also reduce waste on the products. Besides
businesses are competitive thus, the operations activities enable firms in deploying sustainable
and innovative practices for survival and also develop a competitive advantage. Thus, it is
essential for the companies to be customers focusing, while manufacturing their products for
sustainability and for profits purposes.
2. Background
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Wind contains a kinetic energy, which is used to create mechanical power thus forming a wind
power. Hafiz and Abdennour( 2015). Therefore, vestas is a global energy company which
partners with the sustainable energy solutions to meet the satisfaction of the end user.
Focusing on the Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES); it is a company that evolves innovative
solutions that are helpful in solving sustainability problems within the energy firm. According to
Rahman et al. (2017) the company has developed a technological Cryogenic Carbon Capture
(CCC) which helps in waste reduction from fossil fuels and also boosts the use of recurrent
renewable via scale energy scale storage.
Thus vestas company in partnership with the sustainable energy solution offer various activities
including: design the wind turbines products according to the customers’ demands thus, reduce
the production cost and save more time and resources. Besides the company offer global services
and manufactures quality wind turbines products while installing them.
Indeed, Vestas is the leading energy company across the world whereby, the firm have installed
more wind power in various countries compared to other energy companies. Notably, the
company is flexible enough since it has serviced the wind turbines and has also developed the
smart data capabilities which helps in interpreting the company’s data, predictions, and utilize
wind resources thus deliver on time and quality wind power solutions Lund et al. (2017).
Furthermore, the company is looking forward in creating optimal sustainable energy solutions as
they work closely with their employees in satisfying the customers.
3. Day to day operations at vesta company
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Wind power plant is the major project conducted at the vestas company thus, there are various
factors that ought to be considered over the entire project including; financing, siting, grid
requirements and regulatory framework. Therefore, the vestas company has installed more than
69,000 wind turbines internationally thereby the company have exceptional proficiency in the
installed areas.
i)Turbines options and solutions
In the project an option is added, into the turbine to meet the specific requirements thus, adding
options into the turbine increase the performance of the wind power scheme and the business
case convictions of the investment. Indeed there are various options and solutions although their
availability varies from one country to another and from one turbine to the other.
ii) Contraction and installation
When construction is ongoing at the vestas company, the wind power plant is created and
connected to the electric grid thereby; through various enormous tasks are conducted and carried
out developers in providing efficient and effective result. Indeed, the developers are to work on
the components that differentiate one project from the other depending with the risks profile.
Besides, the company is customers considerate thus, they provide a package of supply services,
install and adjust power plant thus supplying the wind turbines. The scope of supply used by the
vestas company in supporting the projects including; supply supervision, supply commission
supply installation and tunkey agreements.
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Indeed the vestas company is time conscious thus they deliver quality products and on time.
Thus, during the transportation the company focus on what the customers need thereby meeting
the logistical needs. Besides the company have a transport experience thus they have developed
good relationship with the long-term supply partners. Additionally the company ensures that the
transported equipments are in proper condition thus making it easy for the supply partners to
deliver the products in a perfect condition. There are certain factors that vestas company
considers while selecting a transportation option for delivery including; quality whereby ensure
that the turbine will arrive to the consumer in a good condition, time ; thus ensure that the
customers get the products on time with no delays, cost thereby; consider the affordable price for
transportation
iii) Hybrid power plant solution
Thus, vestas Company distributes quality power plant solutions offering digitalized grid support
abilities, resources combination and optimization for power plant processing and operation.
Besides, the company has designed the hybrid power plant solutions leveraging of the expertise
and skills of meeting grid essentials in various countries globally. In addition the vestas hybrid
power plant solution is inclusive of; consulting services organize and right sizing, project
specific resource combination and optimization, EPC and combination services which are
integrated with the company’s evident wind turbine technology which is their wide portfolio of
choices and solutions and the company’s power plant regulator adapted for Hybrid plants Hansen
et al. (2019). Indeed, grid is the key for Hybrid power plants, commending commercial projects
and orders are still unripe in various markets thus, the vestas company is majorly focused on
understanding the prospective of Hybrid power plant solutions in some countries like India and
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Australia, integrating wind power generation solar PV power generation or electrical system
Petersen et al. (2018).
iv)Hybrid schemes
Vestas Company believes in working with their customers whereby, the company has developed
various Hybrid power plant solutions wrapping the full scheme’s value chain, from siting to
construction, grid attachment and service. Besides the understanding and agility obtained from
the operations performance of the company’s wind and hybrid power plant schemes has enabled
the firm to consistently improvise and deliver the specified solutions.
v)Innovation
It is not easy to entirely power the world through the renewable energy thus; it requires
commitment innovations and testing. Therefore, the vestas company integrates local and global
partners and form a preferable solutions which are faster. Additionally, the company has also
employed a number of living laboratories for demonstrating ideal on their existing abilities and
also discovers other opportunities in the energy industry.
Over the years the wind power energy has been driven by the supply chain processes at the
vestas company. Indeed, the company has their own test centers whereby, the firm rigorously
checks the turbines and conducts a test. Additionally, the vestas company consistently captures
the performance data of all the turbines across the world thus, enabling them in clarifying
development procedures for new and existing turbines despite the location and the wind
conditions.
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4. Linking the managing the strategic operations in the vestas company
i)Technology
In the recent years the complication of the wind turbines has increased. However, the vestas
company is technologically advanced thus, developing their products and also ensuring in the
reliability of the products Magagna at el.(2017) . Indeed, the company looks forward on growing
the daily and future businesses thereby searching for perfect solutions and materials that will add
more value to their customers and reduce the energy cost. Notably, the vestas company is
committed in testing their products from their testing centers which are the digital leading wind
turbine. Besides, the advancement in technology has enabled the company to perform their tests
consistently thus, getting the accurate results. In addition the advanced technology has made it
possible for the company to detect the weaknesses on products before they are introduced into
the market thereby they test aspects and systems and the product itself.
ii) Manufacturing
The vestas company is solemnly dedicated to manufacture quality and durable products and for
this reason it has survived through the wind power industry. Indeed, the company is always in
the lookout in ensuring that they get incredible returns on their investments thus, through the
supply chains processes the company is reliable and flexible enough to deliver their products
globally at the point of need. Besides, the vestas company is able to delivers various tasks
through the supply chains including; to manufacture the wind turbines and control the systems,
manufacture the generators, produce towers and manufacture transformers and gearboxes are
externally supplied Bennett and Hedger (2017 ).
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iii)Quality
Despite the manufacturing of the quality products the vestas company is also concerned about
their reputation thus, the firms ensures that internal and external produce runs smoothly. Indeed
the company have policies that they follow in making sure that their external suppliers meet their
standards in their productions. Additionally the company stresses much on redesigning their
products according to the customer’s specifications. Thus, there are critical processes that
compare the productions and observe the quality controls including; the six sigma performance
helps the vestas company in ensuring that every component twins the designs, inspect each and
every stage of the production process from the component, foundations, factory to the model
level. Lastly observe critical to quality (CTQ) charts thus point out any impermissible differences
and rectify before the weakness occurrence.
iv)Value chain
At the vestas company puts more effort in providing the improved and specified designs
according to the customers’ demands thereby; the company controls all the manufacturing
processes and closely observes the entire production supply chain. Indeed the company is
considerate of certain objectives during the designing and production including; ensure in quality
and durability of components, being keen in providing the expected performance and avoid any
misunderstanding that may affect the performance, and increase the critical processes under
control and decrease the difference between the finished products thus, producing products
according to the expected design and specification and above all produce the quality products
regularly.
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5. Sustainability within the vestas company
i) Power sustainability
Vestas Company is dedicated to their services which are to produce energy thus; they are looking
forward in providing quality lives to their clients. Therefore, it is essential for the company to be
a sustainable enough to produce stable energy for the developed society.The consumption of
energy is growing at a high rate and the assets of the earth are under great pressure thus, it is
essential for the vestas company to transform their manufacturing process. Indeed, the vestas
company ought to manufacture more renewable energy from the power of wind thereby consider
that the primary challenge facing the world today is energy. Notably, at most all activities carried
out in daily lives require energy and furthermore a sustainable energy that strong enough to
improve the economy, reduces poverty and standardize the achievements.
ii )Commitments
Indeed Vestas Company has partnered with United Nations Global Compact and World
Economic Forums and formed an initiative to fight against corruption. Indeed, the initiative has
enabled the vestas company to be more committed and have also supported their objective to
power stability within and outside the firm. Additionally the vestas company’s commitments
display the dedications and supporting strategies, recommendations and policies. Indeed the
vestas company is dedicated in helping UN towards the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs)
whereby; the SDGs are integrated into the vestas company’s sustainability strategy that enables
them to acknowledge the goals and make improvements where necessary. Besides, there is a
large number of the SDGs that supports the growth for vestas including the vestas company’s
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stakeholders and various communities that join the forces in working towards the development.
Rendtorff (2019) the SDGs that supports the vestas company in their development including;
inexpensive and clean energy, weather action, appropriate work and budgetary, quality education
, accountable consumption and manufacture and partnership goals.
iii) Sustainable products
The wind turbine at the vestas company produces around 25 to 50 times more energy than it
consumes in its whole lifespan and return this back to the community. However, a single wind
turbine from the vestas company releases1% carbon dioxide if compared to a coal power plant.
Indeed, it is essential for the vestas company to recognize that when manufacturing solutions to
tackle wind energy a little negative influence on the surrounding is made. Therefore, the vestas
company is dedicated to reduce thus influence to the scope attainable in team with their suppliers
and the consumers.
6. Conclusion
Globally, the vetas company is known for renewing energy using the wind power. Indeed the
company has existed over several decades and still maintains the high position in sustainability.
Additionally, the company has partnered with the Sustainable Energy Solution in ensuring that
they capture the maximum wind and has also reduced waste in the renewable energy. Besides the
company offers several services including manufacturing the quality wind turbines, installing the
turbines and supplying the turbines just to mention a few. In addition the company uses the
advanced technology to forecast, to interpret and utilize the company’s data. Indeed, there are
various projects conducted in Vestas Company though they vary from one company to the other
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thus, an option is added in the turbine solutions to meet the requirements of the projects.
Therefore various activities are carried out in the projects and the Hybrid Power plant is
manufactured through a grid connection. Additionally in the transportation the company is
cautious enough to ensure that the products arrive to the user in a good condition thus, the vestas
company has their own partners for supplying their products. Besides, the company is concerned
about the quaintness of their products and their specification therefore they go through a
procurement process to ensure that the customer is highly valued. Consequently it is not easy for
Vestas Company to be ranked as the leading company thus, their secrets lies on their
sustainability and partnership with various initiatives across the world.
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(2019). Dynamic Modelling of Wind-Solar-Storage Based Hybrid Power Plant.
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