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uctured during the year, with the result that Alustl nowco-ordinates the supply of towers throughoutthe Group, and is responsible for sales inNorthern Europe. The requirements in thisfield are covered by own production or viasubcontractors. Similarly, DanControl is now responsible for supplying control systems throughout theGroup, including systems from externalsuppliers. At the same time, systematic technology transfer with regard to controlsystems has now been implemented for therelevant subsidiaries. Focus on Supply Chain Management NEG Micons primary motive for working with Supply Chain Management is the desire toimprove project logistics - .. delivery reliabili-ty and high level of service. In addition,NEG Micon is currently working to optimisethe chain from financial perspective. The need to work with Supply Chain Management increases in line with the risingcompetition, which raises demands for relative-ly short delivery times. At the same time, it isnow becoming more and more common forwind turbines to be sold as supply projects ofincreasing complexity as individual projectsare encompassing more and larger turbines. The initial phases of NEG Micons work with Supply Chain Management focus primarily onlogistics in relation to towers, blades andtransport in general. Positive effects have al-ready been observed in all these areas. The general simplification of the production organisation is supported by the ongoingstandardisation of the wind turbines. The new blade factory on the Isle of Wight will during 2 be able to meet up to 3 per cent of NEG Micons currentdemand for blades. 1[Organisation] Training and education focused on project work In 2, NEG Micons organisation was distin- guished by comprehensive supplementarytraining and the up-dating of qualifications.The overriding aim of these activities has beento gear the company to be able to meet therequirements and the challenges resultingfrom the fact that wind turbine sales areincreasingly taking the form