Research interests

Petri’s research addresses the management of logistics processes in supply demand networks, which take place in electronics, machine building, and food industries. This research has developed new approaches on analytical modelling and use of computers solving industrial management problems. This research is primarily conducted within the Logistics Research Group at the University of Vaasa, Finland. More specific the research interests cover:

Logistics systems and supply chain management

Information Technology tools

Understanding how software application drives new possibilities how enterprises perform. (Future ERP?)
Development of sales and product configuration tools for the mass customization: Summium
System Dynamics for simulation of complex non-linear dynamic phenomena – such as business and economics
Social networks – a funny study that started from coffee table…

Productivity measurement and technology progress

Productivity measurement in company level. Metrics for product development and supply chains.
Management of software processes by Design Structure Matrix
Technological trajectories - Price erosion

Teaching

· University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland. Lecture materials for the TUTA3040 Advanced course in production/operations management (University of Vaasa) are freely available for anyone interested. (SAP book)

· Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. International Graduate Programme in Industrial Engineering (222522: Supply Chain Design and Management)

· Kiel University of Applied Sciences, Kiel, Germany. Information Management at the Baltic Sea Virtual Campus.

Professional associations

ICIIL - Industrial Logistics. Check out also the official blog of International Centre for Industrial Logistics where I post frequently.
International Society for Productivity and Quality Research

Companies

· Helon Kuumasinkitys Ltd – hot dip galvanizing

· Wapice Ltd - software experts

· BTB Plaza Ltd – e-business for power transformers

Projects

· ASDN - Download our ASDN Logistics Analysis software from Sourceforge.net (Java Webstart required) here.	Play video
· FormFlow – Developing business applications for pen based computers. Download the FormFlow software here for Tablet PCs.	Play video
· CATER – Computerized Automotive Technology Reconfiguration System for Mass Customization.	Play video
· Rekkamies by Suit Networks Ltd – Fleet management software for Symbian S60 mobile phones. Includes functionality to manage a fleet of trucks and monitor GPS tracks real-time.

Selected publications

Working papers and books

Helo, P.T. (2001). Dynamics of Agile Manufacturing in Electronics Industry – A Product Availability Based Approach. Acta Wasaensia. 85(2).
Barros, Lilian, Petri Helo & Tauno Kekäle (2003) (editors.). Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial Logistics. ICIIL, Vaasa.
Cancela, Héctor, Petri Helo, Gerardo Rubino & María E. Urquhart eds. (2005). Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial Logistics 2005. ICIIL, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Hilmola, Olli-Pekka, Petri Helo & Matthias Holweg (2005). On the Outsourcing Dynamics in the Electronics Sector: The Evolving Role of the Original Design Manufacturer. University of Cambridge. Judge Institute of Management Working Papers. 2005/04.

Special Issues

Helo, Petri, Hector Cancela & Tauno Kekäle eds. (2007). “Exploring the dynamics of industrial logistics”. International Journal of Logistics Systems Management. 3(4). 2007.
Héctor Cancela, Petri Helo, Gerardo Rubino, María E. Urquhart eds (2006). “Special issue on the 7th International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL 2005)“. International Transactions in Operational Research. 13 (5) pp. 483-481

Journals

Logistics and operations management

Helo, P.T. (2000). Dynamic modelling of surge effect and capacity limitation. International Journal of Production Research 38:17, 4521–4533.
Helo, Petri & Olli-Pekka Hilmola (2003). Improving the response of electronics manufacturing in assembly to order environment. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 5(4), pp. 362-370.
Helo, Petri. (2004). Managing agility and productivity in the electronics industry. Industrial Management and Data Systems. vol. 104, no. 7, pp. 567-577(11).
Helo, Petri & Bulcsu Szekely (2005). Logistics information systems: an analysis of software solutions for supply chain co-ordination. Industrial Management and Data Systems. 105(1). pp. 5-18.
Helo, Petri & Maqsood Sandhu (2006). Supply Process Development for Multi-Project Management. International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development. 3(4). pp. 376-396.
Helo, Petri (2006). Agile production management – an analysis of capacity decisions and order-fulfilment time. International Journal of Agile Management Systems. 1(1). pp. 2-10.
Hilmola Olli-Pekka & Petri Helo (2006). Productivity of Different Projects in Software Business – A Case Analysis. International Journal of Information Technology Management. 5(1). pp 37-51.
Xiong, Guangyu & Helo P.T. (2006). "An application of cost-effective fuzzy inventory controller to counteract demand fluctuation caused by bullwhip effect". International Journal of Production Research. 44(24).
Helo, P.T (2006). Product Configuration Analysis with Design Structure Matrix. Industrial Management and Data Systems. 106(7). pp. 997-1011.
Helo, Petri, You Xiao & Roger Jianxin Jiao (2006). A Web-Based Logistics Management System for Agile Supply Demand Network Design. Journal of Manufacturing Technology. Special issue in JMTM: Dispersed Manufacturing Networks. 17(8). 1058-1077.
Sandhu, Maqsood & Petri Helo (2007). Networks approach for project business analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management journal. 13(6). pp. 600-615.
Lianfeng Zhang, Jiao J.X & Helo P.T. (2007). Process Platform Representation Based on Unified Modeling Language, International Journal of Production Research. 45 (2), pp. 323 - 350.
Jianxin (Roger) Jiao & Petri T. Helo (2008). Optimization Design of a CUSUM Control Chart Based on Taguchi’s Loss Function. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 35(11-12).

Developing new products

Helo P.T. (2003). Technology trajectories in Mobile telecommunications – analysis of structure and speed of development. International Journal of Mobile Communications. 1(3) pp. 233 – 246.
Hilmola, Olli-Pekka, Petri Helo & Lauri Ojala (2003). The Value of Product Development Lead Time in Software Startup. System Dynamics Review. 19:1, pp. 75-82.
Hilmola, Olli-Pekka & Petri Helo & Ari Maunuksela (2004). Managing the Productivity of Product Development – A System Dynamics Analysis. International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development. 1(4). pp. 333-344.
Helo, Petri & Tauno Kekäle (2006). Is Development of Organization Culture A Path-Dependent Process? International Journal of Innovation and Learning. 3(1). pp. 63-76.
Helo, Petri, Olli-Pekka Hilmola & Ari Maunuksela (2004). The economic nature of feedback loops - Some experiments with Ashby's "System Thinking" and DSM. International Journal of Innovation and Learning. 2(2). 197-209.
Helo, Petri, Tauno Kekäle & Satu Lautamäki (2007). Usability Analysis and Design Structure Matrix. International Journal of Business Information Systems. 2(3).