Fastems
“Semat has enabled us to respond to fluctuations in project workload quickly and efficiently. Through our collaboration, we have gained access to experienced international project management professionals who have been able to take responsibility for projects at short notice while also contributing valuable expertise to the development of our project management practices. The long-term partnership has proven to be both reliable and highly effective.”
Teemu Ylilauri
Head of PMO
Fastems Oy Ab
Outline
Fastems Oy Ab is a Tampere-based international technology company specializing in intelligent CNC manufacturing automation solutions for the manufacturing industry. The company is particularly renowned for its flexible automation systems and advanced production management software, designed to optimize highly variable manufacturing environments.
With more than 40 years of experience in CNC automation and over 5,000 systems delivered worldwide, Fastems has established itself as a trusted partner for manufacturers around the globe. Its customer base includes leading industrial companies and subcontracting machine shops across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Challenge
Fastems operates in an environment characterised by significant fluctuations in project workload, making the permanent expansion of its own organisation neither the most appropriate nor the most flexible solution. At the same time, growing project volumes and demanding schedules have periodically created a need for additional project management resources at short notice to ensure successful project delivery.
Beyond additional capacity, Fastems required project managers with extensive experience in managing international delivery projects. Particular emphasis has been placed on finding professionals who understand the requirements, operating practices and business culture of the target markets and who possess hands-on experience from projects in specific geographical regions. The successful execution of international projects requires not only strong project management capabilities but also practical market-specific expertise.
The key challenge has been to secure rapidly available resources that combined international project management experience with region-specific knowledge, enabling projects to be delivered successfully even during periods of fluctuating workload.
Produced Services & Special Skills
Project Management
External Project Manager Services
Project Manager Staffing
Interim Project Manager Services
Value and Solution
Semat’s flexible project manager resourcing model has provided an effective solution to Fastems’ changing resource needs, enabling the organisation to respond quickly to workload fluctuations without permanently increasing its internal headcount.
Fastems has been supported by experienced external project managers with strong backgrounds in international delivery projects, as well as practical expertise in key target markets. These interim project managers have taken responsibility for projects across multiple regions worldwide, bringing valuable knowledge of local operating practices, regulatory requirements and stakeholder management. This has enabled resources to be scaled rapidly according to project needs while ensuring the timely launch and controlled execution of demanding international deliveries.
In addition to day-to-day project leadership, the collaboration has contributed to the continuous development of Fastems’ project operations. Semat’s external project managers have actively participated in developing project management processes, practices and operating models, while introducing proven best practices gained from similar international environments. As a result, the partnership has created value not only through successful project delivery but also through the long-term enhancement of Fastems’ project management capabilities.
Since the beginning of the cooperation in 2015, Fastems has been able to access project management expertise and resources according to its evolving business needs, utilising interim project managers as needed to support different growth phases, market conditions and changing resource requirements.
“For more than ten years, we have helped Fastems manage fluctuations in project workload through flexible project management expertise. Through close collaboration, we have provided experienced project managers with deep knowledge of international markets, helping to ensure the successful delivery of demanding global projects around the world. At the same time, our seasoned project professionals have contributed to the continuous improvement of Fastems’ project operations, supporting the long-term development of project management practices, processes and ways of working.”
Ville Mustanoja
Senior Project Manager
Semat Oy
