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We start with the first 3 rounds, each round is about 30 minutes long. After each round, participants change the round table, according to the order sequence of coffee cups on their name badge.Read more

Connectivity, Digital Engineering, Monitoring, Steering, Traceability, Data Analytics/AI, Simulation and People/Process are needed for digital transformation – but what is most important to stabilize processes and save cost and complexity? What steps are necessary to achieve Industry 4.0 maturity? What criteria should be considered when defining standards for i4.0? How can the most important requirementsRead more

Every year, Schaeffler sends hundreds of thousands of consignments of goods around the world by ship, rail, air and truck. The company ships around 20,000 standard containers in a year – this corresponds to the capacity of a container freighter of the currently largest ship class. But which means of transportation and which transport routeRead more

A shortage of skilled labour, increasing complexity and difficult access to distributed information are making life difficult for maintenance teams. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are now much more accessible and promise new possibilities: Information can be researched and captured more quickly. Work processes can be standardised and stabilised. Knowledge can be systematically recorded and sharedRead more

What do you in your organisation do to stabilise the production plan? What experiancies do you have to use Generative AI for stabilisind / support the production plan? Background query: How many active materials do you have? How long is your lead time? Which planning system do you use?Read more

In manufacturing, top-tier performance is often attributed to Operational Excellence* (OpEx) programs. OpEx programs establish a standardized language for work processes and drive continuous improvement. Companies such as Toyota (TPS), P&G (IWS), and DuPont (DPS) are good examples of best in class OpEx programs delivering superior results in all PQCDSM dimensions. A critical aspect ofRead more

What specific benefits do you see in a diverse team for supply chain collaboration?  What challenges are associated with building and leading a diverse team, and how can these be effectively overcome?  What specific measures can companies take to create an inclusive work environment and promote diversity in their supply chains?Read more

The moderators will present the results of the World Café Round Tables and all the most important questions, challenges and solutions arising from the event will be discussed.Read more

How global is your manufacturing footprint Do you experience Demand volatility on SKU level and in which range (<10%, 10-30%; > 30% in a Q) How is the ration of your carbon footprint per product (Scope3) coming from fix portion (demand independent) / transporation (<1; ~ 1; >1) Is or can be global flexibility an answer forRead more

Enjoy an afternoon refreshment and take a look at the latest developments regarding mobile plant management tools and application in the context of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.Read more