Smart Objects

Characteristic of Intelligent Objects in a Digitized Logistics

Characteristic of Intelligent Objects in a Digitized Logistics

Marcus Lewin, Alexander Fay ORCID Icon
As a result of digitization, logistics objects and systems are increasingly being equipped with information and communication technologies, which is accompanied by new functionalities. Such smart objects enable a high-resolution representation of processes within a supply chain and support their control. At the same time, the variations in the technical design and integration are increasing. For the handling of complexity, an approach for a systematic structuring of objects in logistics with regard to function, structure and dependencies is presented.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 34 | 2018 | Edition 5 | Pages 21-24 | DOI 10.30844/I40M18-5_21-24
Investing in the 3rd Industrial Revolution

Investing in the 3rd Industrial Revolution

Chancen nutzen und auf der sicheren Seite bleiben mit Anlagenfinanzierung
Kai-Otto Landwehr
Mixed global economic signs hardly allow for reliable long-term forecasts. While the traditionally export-oriented production sector in Germany is benefitting from the economic recovery in the U.S., Asian demand has started to dwindle. At the same time the third industrial revolution offers new opportunities and challenges through the development of intelligent production systems and manufacturing processes. In order to obtain an advantageous position in a changing technological and economic environment, companies must preserve efficiency and innovation in production processes. The deployment of modern technology and machinery equipment is therefore crucial. Flexible financing solutions help industrial enterprises make investments and maintain flexibility and competitive advantage.
Industrie Management | Volume 31 | 2015 | Edition 4 | Pages 53-56