There are numerous reasons why companies of all sizes should invest in research and development and why cooperation with research institutions and initiatives is particularly useful. We have summarized ten reasons. 1 Not a question but a must! Research and development...
Ideation can also help in the context of a dissertation process. In the search for a suitable topic, an idea for a paper, or in the development of concrete research questions - many scenarios are conceivable. We have compiled ten tips for a suitable approach....
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. Our ten...
With the blockchain-enabled IOT device, scientists from the innovation ecosystem of the Graduate School of Logistics presented a pioneering prototype for monitoring temperature-sensitive goods such as food, medicines or vaccines along global supply chains. It is the...
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...
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...
It is not without reason that the Federal Minister of Education, Anja Karliczek, called last year for scientists to think about communicating their research project, methods and results from the very beginning. However, the focus is not only on communication within...
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. We have summarized ten misconceptions from the...
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 and give you a few tips on how...
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, in order to tailor...
Software development has virtually invented agile projects. SCRUM, SCRUM masters and product owners are becoming increasingly important, and progress is planned, executed and tested in sprints. With today's contribution in the series TheTen, our experts have...
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 evolving digital profiles based on historical...
TheTen: 10 reasons why Circular Economy should replace linear value creation precisely because of the Corona crisis. The Corona pandemic and the accompanying economic and social situation have created a changed dynamic that cuts across all industries and social...
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...
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. It has a direct influence on...
Good demand forecasts are the basis for comprehensive supply chain planning and the resulting optimization of processes. The more accurate the forecasts, the lower the safety stocks, depreciation and tied capital.With forecasting procedures based on machine learning...
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 and thus starting the...
Good demand forecasts are the basis for comprehensive supply chain planning and the resulting optimization of processes. The more accurate the forecasts, the lower the safety stock, depreciation and tied-up capital. With forecasting techniques based on machine...
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,...
A sales forecast is the expected future number of products/services sold by a company within a certain period. Every company wants to know today how much will be sold tomorrow. But sales planning is a complicated task. Right from the start - nobody can predict a...
Corona's really thrown us off track. The pandemic forced us to react quickly and adapt our processes, especially in manufacturing companies. So we reorganized ourselves in a very short time. Everyday office life became home office, new shift schedules were created and...
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...
Ten Steps towards agile value creation Corona threw us for a loop. The pandemic forced us to react quickly and adapt our processes, especially in manufacturing companies. So we reorganized ourselves in a very short time. Office life became home office, new shift...