Management

Disruptive Changes – Opportunities and Challenges

Disruptive Changes – Opportunities and Challenges

Interview with Dr. Detlef Gerst, German Metalworkers' Union, Frankfurt
Technology is disruptive when it leads to fundamentally new business models, products and production concepts. It is not just about the technology. Disruption only occurs when new technology is used in the context of a new business model or in fundamentally changed processes. Cyber-physical systems can be used disruptively. (Only in German)
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 4 | Pages 7-9
A Look into the Heart of a Machine

A Look into the Heart of a Machine

Mit Virtual Showroom App und API-Management-Plattform Anlagen besser verkaufen
Christopher Berkemeier
Plant construction and engineering companies have to go to great lengths to present their highly complex products that weigh tons. Because sales staff cannot take them to the customer. Exhibiting them at trade fairs has proven its worth. But with the Corona pandemic, this sales channel has disappeared. That’s why digital alternatives are needed, such as a virtual showroom that supports salespeople in presenting and selling equipment. An API management platform ensures the smooth flow of data between various source systems and the virtual showroom app.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 37 | 2021 | Edition 5 | Pages 64-66
Shaping “Digital Culture” at a Supplier Company

Shaping “Digital Culture” at a Supplier Company

Strategien schrittweiser kultureller Transformation am Beispiel der Einführung eines digitalen Werkzeugmanagements
Thomas Jackwerth-Rice, Christian Lerch, Peter Weiß, Thomas Jehnichen, Matthias Derse, Mario Meier, Marius Wernet
Against the backdrop of industrial transformation, medium-sized supplier firms can use digital technologies to optimize their work processes. New digital production systems offer one opportunity for organizing factory processes more efficiently. However, their introduction requires a “corporate culture 4.0” that is characterized by trust in decisions concerning the future design of such systems, despite the involved high uncertainties. Using the example of a digital tool management system, this article presents measures for strengthening such a corporate culture.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 37 | 2021 | Edition 3 | Pages 16-20
People Analytics − A New Stage of Evidence-based Management?

People Analytics − A New Stage of Evidence-based Management?

Eine neue Stufe datengetriebenen Managements?
Uwe Vormbusch
With the advent of People Analytics Big Data are made operative on the level of personnel management. An algorithm-based screening and analysis of all kinds of employee-related data and behavioral traces is expected to guarantee evidence-based decisions in an organizational field once considered ‘soft’ and subjective. The article summarizes the objectives and challenges of such data-driven personnel management, as well as its implications for employees and corporate labour policies.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 36 | 2020 | Edition 6 | Pages 14-16
Ten Commandments for a Successful Implementation of Digitalization Projects

Ten Commandments for a Successful Implementation of Digitalization Projects

Guidelines for Digital Transformation
Mikko Börkircher, Veit Hartmann, Tim Jeske ORCID Icon
In many companies there is still a lack of clarity about the “right” way to implement digitalization projects. Therefore, the article describes guidelines for the successful implementation of digitalization projects. They are derived from the experience of various practical projects and include considerations of economic efficiency as well as resources and staff. Structured as “Ten Commandments for Digitalization Projects”, they are designed to support actors in the practical implementation of digitalization projects
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 36 | 2020 | Edition 6 | Pages 55-58
Das HANSEBLOC-Projekt

Das HANSEBLOC-Projekt

Problemstellung und Lösungen
Thomas Twenhöven, Björn Engelmann, Julian Kakarott, Kevin Westphal, Moritz Petersen
Blockchain holds high potential for various applications. In the business context, one of its key features - the availability of data to various parties - is a liability as business secrets shouldn’t be exposed and GDPR compliance has to be ensured. In this paper, we discuss solutions for these privacy problems. Also, we present the HANSEBLOC project, a blockchain-powered platform for data exchange in logistics, and the chosen privacy solutions.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 36 | 2020 | Edition 1 | Pages 45-48 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_20-1_S45-48
Sustainability of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Sustainability of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Volker Skwarek
Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (BC/DLT) have attracted social and scientific attention at least since the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum as so-called cryptocurrencies. This attention leads to multidisciplinary dynamics whose euphoria often leads to a neglect of scientific thoroughness. As one facet, immutability is a core characteristic and often postulated property of the system. However, it is hardly possible to identify an analysis of the counter side, namely the sustainability of this technology. This article deals with different aspects of the sustainability of BC/DLT and relates them to the requirements of BC/DLT.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 36 | 2020 | Edition 1 | Pages 41-44
Determining a Promising Industry 4.0 Target Position

Determining a Promising Industry 4.0 Target Position

Decision-making for companies taking into account external influences
Christoph Pierenkemper, Jannik Reinhold, Roman Dumitrescu ORCID Icon, Jürgen Gausemeier
Using industry 4.0 maturity models, companies can systematically record their performance in the context of industry 4.0. When the status quo is determined, the question “Where do we want to be in future?” is usually associated at the same time. However, companies are not always in a position to introduce what is fundamentally possible. Therefore, this question is not trivial. If a company is supposedly aware of its I4.0 target position, external influences often lead to the fact that the achievement of the target is made more difficult or hindered. It is therefore important to take these circumstances into account. This paper shows how environmental developments can be taken into account when determining a promising I4.0 target position. The target position forms the starting point for the implementation of industry 4.0 in the company.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 5 | Pages 30-34 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_19-5_S30-34
Industrial Realization of Knowledge-Based Maintenance Strategies

Industrial Realization of Knowledge-Based Maintenance Strategies

Ein instandhaltungsspezifisches Reifegradmodell für Produktionsunternehmen am Weg zur Smart Factory
Tanja Nemeth, Fazel Ansari, Wilfried Sihn
In order to cope with the complexity and automation of cyberphysical production systems (CPPS), knowledge-based maintenance (KBM) strategies and models have been identified as a key factor. They are intended to secure and improve machine availability and process stability. Although many companies are willing to invest in these innovations, they lack the certainty of having the necessary competence and capacity. In order to overcome this problem, the authors present a holistic process model for the evaluation and identification of strengths and weaknesses on an operational, tactical and strategic level by applying a multidimensional analytical approach.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 5 | Pages 17-20
The GDPR’s State of the Art

The GDPR’s State of the Art

Effects of a loosely embedded reference term on the example of identification and consent
Fabian Stephan, Christian Koot
The GDPR’s state of the art is a reference term - decoupled from fixed technical and organizational standards at a given time. Therefore, it is vital to define how requirements should be methodically derived from the state of the art, as stating no hint in the regulation led to insecurities amongst the GDPR’s addressees. This article presents an approach from the German IT association TeleTrust which can help companies to reduce their insecurities. The problems with the state of the art in the effort saver digital world are shown on the example of identification and consent.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 5 | Pages 63-66
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