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Do you want to scale the digital transformation in your company? Then joint our live webinar! On 18th of June 2024 from 3:00 to 3:30 pm CEST I will present with Jonas Kaufmann our Industrie 4.0 Maturity Platform. I can recommend this event to everyone, who is responsible for the digital transformation in a manufacturing company and cares about the roll out and how to scale the transformation. Discover how our Industry 4.0 Maturity Platform serves as a standardized tool, offering a single source of truth to start, track, and drive digital transformation. During the presentation, we will explore the platform’s capabilities: ▪ The creation of digitalization roadmaps with industry-proven or individually created measures. 🛠️ ▪ Learning how to quantify the monetary added value of individual measures and the entire roadmap based on benchmark values. 💰 ▪ Bring back control to compare results and scale solutions across different locations. 📊 Register for free: https://lnkd.in/e_jf8R-R

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❓❓ ❓Are you curious how to build and ramp-up digital factories?​  ​  ✅ With a proven track record in factory build-up, PwC Deutschland manages the entire program & process – from the initial idea to the production ramp-up – by taking over the realization of various project objectives. 🚀   💹 Our holistic approach and standardized framework considers all areas of factory construction: from the perfect location and land acquisition, considerations to tax benefits and subsidies, definition of manufacturing process and technology, Business Processes, Target Operating Model and digital aspects such as landscapes and IT/OT architecture, or establishing the ideal partner-ecosystem and service providers for your project. Discussion of Strategic Enterprise Architecture is rounding it up and helps to set the right focus and priorities. 🔝 ​  📊 At PwC, we ensure transparency through clear visualization of conflicting objectives and synergies between different decision-making paths, as well as better decision-making by helping to identify optimal measures for sustainable success – from Strategy through Execution.​ 🏭 ​ 💡 Would you like to find out more? Let´s swipe ⏯ and get in touch with our experts to find out how we can turn your idea into reality together.​ 🤝 THX to the great team collaboration of all experts - making this happen - around Stefan Schrauf Reinhard Geissbauer Stefan Schäfer Martin Neuhold Norbert Große Entrup Christian Collingro Tilo Klemt Judith Schneider Florian Sämann Jan Goepfert Anno Kremer Jochen-Thomas Morr Christian Swars Roman Seegert Jan P. Volker Stockrahm Moritz Kramer Stefan Hansen Julia Kopp Michael Bruns Martin Whyte Andreas Odenkirchen Thomas Krueger Dr. Jan Herrmann Wolf Goehler Prof. Dr. Florian Kauf Dr. Jacek Drozak Jens Henning Krause Clemens Hahne Karina Lück Klaus Schopf Mohammad Imran Memon #enterprisearchitecture #operationsexcellence #factorybuild #gigafactory #greenfield #end2end #strategy2execution #businessled #digitalfactory #IOT #simulation #productionprocess #bpm #targetoperatingmodel #transformation #fit4growth #partnership #framework #trust #growth

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#SupplyChain risk & resilience still up on top of executive attention list... We appreciate the response to this year's study on #SCresilience along the #aerospace supply chain, which we presented at the Hashtag #ILA24, e.g. by #Handelsblatt or #FlugRevue. Thanks to the cooperation with #BDLI, #GIFAS and #ADS our findings are based on ~150 survey responses. Some key insights: ➡ Despite high demand, more than 30% of suppliers are not ready for the planned rate ramp-up ➡ 66% of suppliers are still facing supply chain disruptions ➡ Almost 40% of suppliers are in a fire-fighting mode ➡ The aerostructure and engine segments are particularly affected Check it out yourself on the #RolandBerger homepage Dr. Stephan Baur Manfred Hader Sven Kopera Darot Dy Florian Dehne Lukas Maximilian Hofmann Dr. Markus Bauer

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Handelsblatt published a special edition today titled "The Future Plan: 60 Ideas to Advance Germany." Many executives contributed their perspectives – and so did we at McKinsey & Company. Together with BCG and Roland Berger, we honored Handelsblatt's request and outlined an "Agenda 2035" that can guide Germany towards a new trajectory of economic growth. You can read the full article below [in German]. Growth is the prerequisite for the wealth of our economy – everyone should contribute, and everyone can benefit. Thanks Handelsblatt for this initiative and thanks Michael Brigl and Stefan Schaible for the joint effort! With this, we want to provide an impetus for economic growth and investments – beyond client work and our own thought leadership publications such as our recent report "A Pivot for Germany – All for Growth and Growth for All" (mck.de/apivotforgermany | mck.de/wachstumswende). #Together, let's make a positive impact and contribute to the advancement of our economy. #zusammen #WachstumswendeDeutschland #60JahreMcKinseyDeutschland

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We’re thrilled to hear Isabel Hartung's insights on the Ecosystemizer and the evolving role of supervisory boards in shaping future business models. 🚀🌐 In Isabel's interview, she emphasizes that boards must balance strategic vision with operational know-how, as strategy alone isn’t enough without actionable execution.She highlights how the frameworks and concepts described in our book “Ecosystemize your Business” can be an invaluable tool, especially for midsize companies navigating platform economies and potential disruptions. By exploring different models, boards can ask targeted questions: Where will future revenue come from? What’s the vision for profitability? How should transitions to new business models be structured? 🔍💡 We’re especially glad to hear this perspective for several reasons: 1️⃣ It underscores the importance of adaptable frameworks, a cornerstone of what we provide. 2️⃣ It highlights the growing demand for tools like Ecosystemizer to bridge strategy and real-world execution.  3️⃣ It validates the essential role of informed advisory boards in guiding organizations toward growth and resilience. Thank you, Isabel! 🔗 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eEcDYS72 #BusinessEcosystems #Ecosystemizer #Innovation #StrategyAndExecution #SupervisoryBoards #FutureOfBusiness

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Many companies in the Industrial Goods sector are likely to face restructuring needs in the near to mid-term. The German industrial goods sector anticipates an average decline of 8% in order volume for 2024. Within Mechanical and Plant Engineering, the forecast is even more concerning, with a projected decrease of over 11% for the second consecutive year, including a staggering drop of 27% in order intake last May. While these figures represent averages, some companies are experiencing revenue losses exceeding 20%. Capacity utilization has fallen to an average of 79%, significantly below the normal range of 84%-89%. The Ifo index and the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index, both key early warning indicators, have shown a dramatic decline. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index plummeted to 40.3 in September, well below expectations and marking the lowest level recorded in 2024. Despite easing inflation, economic uncertainty, global conflicts, trade disputes, and an existing bullwhip effect in the supply chain are impeding short-term recovery. Even optimistic forecasts do not predict a turnaround before the third or fourth quarter of 2025. Additionally, the ongoing transition from combustion to electric, from product-centric to system-based models, and from hardware to software, alongside increasing sustainability demands and competition from Chinese firms offering lower-cost, yet “good enough” products, compel industrial goods companies to transform their business models. It is imperative for companies to address their short-term restructuring needs as part of their long-term transformation strategy. Assess yourself for your restructuring need. #Industrialgoods #restructuring #transformation #preformanceimprovement #efficiencyprogram #valuecreation

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⛓️‍💥Broken supply chain? While companies keep managing their supply chain with Excel 🧮 or - more sophisticated ? - with Excel exports from their ERP 🤯 I am not surprised that material flow is not what it is supposed to be. 🤖 AI to the rescue? AI is great and will definitely help us improve performance in many areas. Will it work 100% autonomously, though? I doubt. 💡We need also solutions for people to work smarter Here comes process mining - e.g. using the Celonis inventory management App as a basis - into play. With smart apps which integrate data across multiple sources we can provide 🙋‍♂️people with the information they need in real time to manage the supply chain more effectively📈. Read the latest supply chain pulse check to learn if this insight has already reached today’s supply chain managers. #CPB #SCNO Dr. Julian Theis Sezin Maden

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🚀 Successful workshop on generative AI in the financial sector! For our financial experts from Saint-Gobain Deutschland, led by CFO Klaus Schulte, our Digital & IT DE/AT team, together with the experts from Saint-Gobain Research Germany and the international Data Science & AI team, exchanged exciting, future-oriented topics relating to #artificialintelligence in #finance. Exciting presentations, discussions and ideas - rounded off by fascinating use cases in exchange with our expert teams - show how artificial intelligence is already changing the world today and the work of tomorrow, and revolutionizing the way for innovative approaches in business. 🔍 Discover the potential In addition to approaches that have already been implemented and impressive, practical references, it will become clear how we are already successfully implementing meaningful use cases in the company today. During the working groups, we were delighted to discover the impressive wealth of ideas that already exist in this area and are already being put into practice. 🔒 Safe handling The use of generative AI brings with it many challenges. Issues such as data protection, accuracy and security are key aspects, as is the topic of data governance. Intensive, exciting discussions put us on the right path to mastering these challenges. 🌟 Results and outlook The exchange at the workshop was right and important. 👉 It showed that we are not just all pulling in the same direction and that the course is clear - we are excited about the opportunities that generative AI offers for financial analysis, reporting and forecasting. It quickly became clear: we are not talking about the future - we are already in the middle of it! We will continue to work closely together to make the best use of innovative technology and stay the course. Many thanks to all participants for their valuable contributions to this extremely productive workshop! 🙌

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Yay! 🥳 Just finished the PMP Prep Training. Next (and final) step towards the official PMI Project Management Professional (PMP®) certificate: the exam 😬... stay tuned... 📻 #Projektmanagement #Seminare #PMP #PMI #PSConsulting

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Great thoughts on how to balance multiple target dimensions when realigning operations and (re)-building production sites. Nowadays investments and operating costs run beside resilience, ESG, digitization requirements. Finding the synergies to make conflicting targets into self-reinforcing ones needs a holistic approach!

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Impact ONsite 2024 – Empowering innovation for the future With a series of six MHP – A Porsche Company Impact ONsite events, we established a new platform that – as the name implies – fosters impactful, valuable insights and exchanges with our clients, partners, and colleagues. Together, we explored cutting-edge topics ranging from tomorrow's software-defined factories and redefined customer experiences to harnessing data and AI, balancing sustainability with financial efficiency, and shaping the future of the cloud. The impressions from our latest #ImpactONsite under the motto "Factory Tour: Redefining Manufacturing – More than just a vision" speak for themselves and show how closely we are working together with our clients and partners to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. I am grateful for this format, which has proven to be an ideal platform for driving innovation, learning from one another, and building connections beyond company boundaries – all with the shared goal of actively shaping the future! We are already looking forward to continuing this journey in 2025! #EnablingYouToShapeABetterTomorrow

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Congratulations to Mercedes-Benz AG! 🚗🌐   Their MO360 Data Platform has won the overall Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024 by Microsoft and Roland Berger 🎉   This cutting-edge platform, an evolution of the digital production ecosystem MO360, swiftly identifies supply chain bottlenecks and dynamically prioritizes production resources for electric and top-end vehicles. 🚀 Powered by Microsoft Azure, it enables global deployment of AI and data analytics while maintaining regional cybersecurity and compliance standards. 🌐🔒   What makes it stand out? Unlike other industrial data platforms, it achieves rapid digitalization success across all user groups in the complex automotive industry, democratizing data and driving enthusiasm at every level. 🙌   #MIMA2024

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Germany’s "𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 2035," crafted by McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Roland Berger, emphasizes the urgent need for innovation and transformation across industries—from strengthening traditional sectors to leading in AI and sustainability 🌍🤖. For us in Executive Search, this highlights new requirements for top management, including: 🌟𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Executives must possess a clear vision to navigate complex changes and foster growth in uncertain times. 💻𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Understanding digital transformation and embracing new technologies is essential to drive efficiency and innovation. ♻️𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: Leaders need to integrate sustainable practices into their business models to meet evolving regulatory and societal expectations. 🤝𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Building partnerships and engaging in constructive dialogue across industries is crucial for addressing multifaceted challenges. The hunt for visionary, tech-savvy executives is more critical than ever! 🚀 Curious to hear your thoughts, Michael Brigl — how do you see leadership evolving in this context? 🤔 #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #TopManagement #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation

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#Innovation is the engine that powers competitiveness, prosperity, and growth, while also being a key to solving global challenges.📍 Together with the BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., we at #RolandBerger have published a study on the innovation capabilities of 35 economies, assessing three key aspects of innovation. 🔬 Interestingly, smaller nations excel in specialized fields like #Pharmaceuticals, #Biotechnology,#Electronics, and #Automation – efficiently leveraging their resources. 🌍 In contrast, larger countries are more diverse and concentrate innovation efforts regionally. Our 2024 #InnovationIndicator covers current trends and analyzes how past decisions shape a country's global position. Ready to learn more on what it takes to be an innovative nation? 💡 Explore our insights here: https://lnkd.in/dPUP7kXG

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How can #GenAI enhance category strategy management and unlock new avenues for cost savings in #procurement?   ⚙️ As #GenAI leads the charge in transforming organizations, our Roland Berger Cost Savings Agent is a pivotal tool for refining cost-down strategies, boosting category management efficiency, identifying savings opportunities, and elevating overall business outcomes.   🧠 The Cost Savings Agent swiftly identifies savings opportunities through a #GenAI-fueled analysis of spend and contract data, Roland Berger knowledge, as well as external insights, followed by human validation and automated implementation planning.   🌟 This enables us to identify 3rd party spend reduction measures and opportunities for our clients with a time advantage of up to 60%..   🛠️ #GenAI can therefore help to increase proactivity of procurement and to unlock untapped potential for growth and efficiency.   With the power of (Gen)AI we can make the future of procurement more efficient, productive, and innovative.   #RolandBerger #AI #GenAI #Procurement #Operations #Innovation Hannah Mareen ZUEHLKE Pieter C. Niehues Oliver Knapp Gundula Pally Magali TESTARD Fabian Maier Maxim Przystaw

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This Handelsblatt article featuring a recent BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. & Roland Berger study highlights the widening gap between Germany and the USA when it comes to innovation. It emphasizes that Europe needs to foster a stronger entrepreneurial culture and innovation mindset. This is exactly what Leitmotif is all about: connecting the US and the European innovation ecosystem and leveraging the skill set and expertise of European industrials to accelerate deep tech startups.

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I'm excited to share that an article I wrote with David Schneiderbauer has been featured by energate! 🎉 In this piece, we explore load balancing technologies and the critical advancements and challenges in expanding renewable energy. The journey toward a sustainable energy future is complex, but the progress we’re making is incredibly promising. Key insights from the article: ⚖️ Ensuring grid stability requires effective load balancing. 🔌 Expanding and modernizing grid infrastructure is crucial to improve connections between energy producers and consumers. 🔋 Strategic investments in energy storage systems and demand side management are vital. ✅ Simplified approval processes and active public participation are essential. 🌍 A holistic approach addressing financial, infrastructural, and regulatory aspects is required. 🤝 Joint efforts are necessary to meet Europe’s and Austria’s future energy goals. Your thoughts and feedback are highly valued—let’s continue this important conversation on sustainable energy solutions! 🌱 For more insights, check out our website (https://accilium.com/en/) and follow our LinkedIn page (accilium) to receive all the latest news! #accilium #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #GreenFuture #EnergyTransition

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2nd day of the Rethink! Smart Manufacturing 2024 in Berlin. I had yesterday some interesting client meeting with my college Dr.-Ing. Tobias Harland. Main discussion point was the major challenges of manufacturers in 2024. Here is my analysis: 1. Scaling the digital transformation becomes more important. Solutions have to be rolled out globally in an easy way and avoid local solutions. 2. Existing IT architectures with on-prem solutions and bad connectivity between the system are not future proven. Many companies work on a future proven solution. 3. Organizational and cultural challenges are addressed more. It’s recognized that most projects do not fail due to technology but regards the implementation process or the acceptance Onward Partners is offering solutions on these three challenges. Let’s start a discussion if you see these challenges also

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This week the Handelsblatt had an article about climate change and the strategies of German companies. I'm very happy to be part of this article as an expert for climate-related risks and opportunities. I could just say, that companies should take more care of this topic and integrate it in strategic decision making. Goran Mazar, Dr. Jan-Hendrik Gnändiger, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias von Harten, Danny Steiner, Alexander Thimm CFA, FRM, Christian Köpke, Tim J. Licker, SCR #esg #climate #riskmanagement https://lnkd.in/eEG2b73K

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