Every department and every area in the company is in demand for digitization. Many companies are currently considering increasing the degree of automation in purchasing. Processes should run completely autonomously. Blockchain technology with smart contracts or artificial intelligence can help here. In any case, data and secure data exchange…

Germany and China are among the world’s largest economic powers. They are competitors, but at the same time strategic partners. This applies not only to trade, but also, for example, in the field of research and innovation, where Germany’s traditional technological strength…

Digital linking is an important element in securing competitiveness in medium-sized mechanical and plant engineering companies. Complex machines and plants are linked with industrial services, such as maintenance or digital remote services…

Some statements hold up vehemently. No wonder, because change always means effort and uncertainty. Humans are by nature sluggish and like regulated processes. That’s why the latest developments are often underestimated. 

„If you’re not being disruptive consistently, someone else is going to beat you!“

Jay Farner, CEO of Quicken Loans

Agility is a buzzword on everyone’s lips. As a central feature of Industry 4.0 management in organizations, it describes the need for change to increase the flexibility of companies. In the future, companies should be able to act proactively, anticipatively and proactively. 

With EURO-CHAIN, a new initiative to establish the European Blockchain Institute in North Rhine-Westphalia has been launched at the science location Dortmund. The project forms an important pillar on the way to a new economy – the Silicon Economy. The digital…

Digital twins are virtual images of products, services or processes and play a crucial role for the factory of the future in several respects. Today, a digital twin is much more than a simple model – we are talking about…

Today more than ever, the development of organizational and IT structures in the company and the further training of employees are supporting pillars of corporate success. However, as change or implementation projects, they often incur high costs and tie up valuable human resources.

Smart maintenance describes the development of maintenance in the age of digitalization and Industry 4.0. In this context, smart maintenance deals with the strategic, tactical and operational management of industrial production facilities. 

Corona has brought some production lines or even entire productions to a standstill or severely restricted them. Delivery times have been extended or parts could not be ordered. Currently, many companies are ramping up their production again. What is in the warehouse, what is missing? 

Enterprise resource planning systems (ERP systems) are ideal for planning and controlling business processes. In ERP systems, workflows can be simplified, improved and automated. In this way, costs and time can be saved. That’s the theory so far, because digitizing processes…

E-commerce is booming in Germany – also in the business-to-business sector. Many companies are faced with the question of whether they should or even must expand their sales channels to include an online store. Getting started in e-commerce is…

Energy and raw materials form the fundamental basis for the producing economy and for a consuming society. The competitiveness of manufacturing companies is closely linked to the availability of and demand for energy and raw materials. Declining reserves of fossil…

Markets are fast-moving. To remain competitive, an immediate response to customer needs is necessary. Long development phases for new products, business models or services give the competition a head start and create a major risk for the company. 

There is a lot to consider when it comes to digital transformation in organizations. We have summarized the ten most important aspects for you.

Motivation is one of the crucial points in the doctoral process. Not only one’s own attitude plays a role, but also external factors. There are mental ups and downs throughout the entire process. We have summarized ten challenges for you.

As we have already shown in our articles, the doctorate is quite a challenging undertaking. Constant self-motivation and a structured approach are required. And if you’re also planning to have a child, you may find yourself with double or triple the workload. 

After six weeks of isolation, home office and distance rule, the air is out. We sit statically in front of our computers and complete one video conference after another. We can’t change the initial situation for now, but at least we can optimize the circumstances. 

Today, in our editorial series “Ten”, you will find out which 10 crises doctoral candidates have to deal with in the course of their doctorate.

Finishing your thesis with 102 years of age? Or getting into academia with 79 years? The first PhD in engineering? We collected then inspiring (and partially unbelievable) stories for you.

Corona/COVID-19 has us in its grip. To avoid infection, even our PhD students stay at home. But that’s no reason not to work on your dissertation! We have prepared for you the 10 reasons why your home is the ideal place to write even though libraries, offices and cafes are closed.