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Supply Chain: Issues and Challenges for SMEs

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Presentation
  • Session
  • Wednesday, 04 May 2016
  • 14:4 - 14:4
  • Duration: 11 mins
  • Publication date: 29 Jun 2016
  • Location: Gala, SECC Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • Part of event All Energy 2016

About the session

Organised by the IET

The IET is pleased to host presentations and a panel discussion on the first year findings from the work of DECC/Ofgem Smart Grid Forum Work Stream 9 (WS9) – Technological Innovation and Growth.  

SGF – WS9 held a session at All-Energy 2015 in which it presented its ambition to identify the challenges for the Smart Grid supply chain, especially the SME community, and to propose recommendations on how to engage more SMEs in innovation deployment activity. 

This year we report on the outcomes achieved to date. These outcomes address use of the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM) to build a common lexicon to enable effective communication between stakeholders. The outcomes also consider the nature and behaviours of key aspects of the supply chain from market, technical, commercial and societal perspectives. Horizon scanning plays a role in substantiating these outcomes. 

The work is now entering its second stage and we will present out current thinking on upcoming project activities. In addition, we will seek comments that may help shape this work and invite participation as it moves forward.

The speakers will be drawn from the WS9 team.

All-Energy is held in Glasgow annually. In its 17th year, it has firmly established itself as the UK's leading renewable energy exhibition and conference. Each edition, All-Energy brings together the latest technologies and thought leaders worldwide. 

Attracting visitors from a variety of sectors within the renewables industry including onshore & offshore wind, bioenergy, wave & tidal, sustainable cities and energy efficiency, All-Energy gives exhibitors the opportunity to do business with key international experts and buyers in one location. All-Energy offers structured networking opportunities to help suppliers establish relationships and secure business on a global scale.

Keywords:
  • SMEs
  • Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM)
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Development

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Speaker

  • Steve Burns

    Steve Burns

    Silver Spring Networks, Senior Sales Engineer

    Steven is a Chartered Engineer with over 16 years’ experience in electricity distribution. In 2014 he joined Silver Spring Networks where his primarily focused on developing solutions for Smart Grid applications. In addition he is involved in a number of flagship Smart City projects with particular responsibility for deployment. Steven lives in Nottingham UK with his wife and children.
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