{"id":103498,"date":"2024-02-20T14:26:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T13:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/?page_id=103498"},"modified":"2024-05-14T04:59:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T02:59:15","slug":"management-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/management\/management-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Site Assessment for Flexible Intralogistics in Brownfield Sites<\/h4>\n
Innovative decision support in practice<\/div>
Jolanda Schierbaum<\/a>, Carsten Feldmann<\/a>, Lars Renhof<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Due to its dynamic environment, space planning in intralogistics is not a one-time task but a recurring decision-making process subject to numerous constraints imposed by existing infrastructure. Decisions are often based on incomplete data, resulting in a high risk of poor planning decisions and inefficient use of space. This paper presents a practice-oriented process model for space evaluation in brownfield projects. The proposed approach improves the standardization and consistency of space evaluation and promotes best practices among all stakeholders. By supporting systematic decision-making, the process model contributes to optimized planning and resource allocation, thereby reducing risks and avoiding costly implementation errors.The process model is demonstrated through a case study conducted at a commercial vehicle manufacturer. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 124-133<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Building the Future Workforce Today<\/h4>\n
Trendiation as a strategic framework for employee qualification and training<\/div>
J\u00fcrgen Fritz<\/a>, Sebastian Busse<\/a>, Ingo Dieckmann<\/a>, Torsten Laub<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n As Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence reshape organizational capabilities, traditional training systems struggle to keep pace with evolving skill requirements. This paper introduces Trendiation\u2014a structured methodology for translating emerging trends into actionable strategies\u2014as a systematic approach to this challenge. Through a workshop-based application examining Edutainment, Human-Centered Design, and Workforce Transformation, we demonstrate how organizations can move from abstract trend identification to concrete qualification requirements and prioritized training initiatives. The method produces a traceable artifact chain spanning trend framing, capability-gap assessment, and implementation roadmaps. Participant evaluations indicate high perceived clarity and practical utility. By bridging foresight analysis with participatory design, Trendiation enables organizations to proactively cultivate adaptive capabilities and build learning cultures aligned with future work ... <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 2 | Pages 22-29 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.2.22<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Operationalizing Ethical AI with tachAId<\/h4>\n
Validating an interactive advisory tool in two manufacturing use cases<\/div>
Pavlos Rath-Manakidis<\/a>, Henry Huick<\/a>, Bj\u00f6rn Kr\u00e4mer<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Laurenz Wiskott<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into workplace processes promises significant efficiency gains, yet organizations face numerous ethical challenges that stakeholders are often initially unaware of\u2014from opacity in decision-making to algorithmic bias and premature automation risks. This paper presents the design and validation of tachAId, an interactive advisory tool aimed at embedding human-centered ethical considerations into the development of AI solutions. It reports on a validation study conducted across two distinct industrial AI applications with varying AI maturity. tachAId successfully directs attention to critical ethical considerations across the AI solution lifecycle that might be overlooked in technically-focused development. However, the findings also reveal a central tension: while effective in raising awareness, the tool\u2019s non-linear design creates significant usability challenges, indicating a user preference for more structured, linear guidance, especially ... <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 1 | Pages 50-59 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.1.48<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Co-Determination Dialogues<\/h4>\n
A tool for human-centered AI implementation<\/div>
Manfred Wann\u00f6ffel<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Fabian Hoose<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Alexander Ranft<\/a>, Claudia Niewerth<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Dirk St\u00fcter<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n As part of the regional competence center humAIne, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR), a process was developed using co-determination dialogues to establish a common understanding of the challenges involved in the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) between management, employees, and interest groups. Experiences from project partner companies such as Doncasters Precision Castings in Bochum GmbH (DPC) exemplify how co-determination dialogues not only help to develop legally binding regulations for manageable, operationally anchored, sustainable AI use but also initiate continuous qualification processes for all stakeholder groups in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of the EU AI Act. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | Edition 1 | Pages 92-98 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.1.84<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Human-Centered AI in Companies with Employee Representation<\/h4>\n
Using the HUMAINE model for a company-specific works agreement<\/div>
Alexander Ranft<\/a>, Fabian Hoose<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Claudia Niewerth<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Mathias Preu\u00df<\/a>, Manfred Wann\u00f6ffel<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in companies poses new challenges for regulation and co-determination. Binding requirements have been in force since the 2025 EU AI Act, which must be linked nationally with the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG). The regional competence center humAine has developed a model works agreement on AI (MBV KI) in accordance with Section 77 BetrVG, which strengthens co-determination rights in companies and implements European regulations in a practical way. Flanked by co-determination dialogues, the MBV KI enables company-specific adaptation for responsible and human-centered AI use. Using selected parts of the MBV KI as examples, this article shows how a framework works agreement on AI can be designed and discusses its transferability to companies without a works council. The MBV KI presented here contributes to the sustainable, socially secure design of the digital transformation. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | Edition 1 | Pages 14-21 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.1.14<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Pre-Stages of GenAI Governance via Managerial Communication<\/h4>\n
Exploratory findings from SMEs in the Ruhr area<\/div>
Niklas Obermann<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Uta Wilkens<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Antonia Weirich<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Matthias E. Cichon<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, J\u00fcrgen Mazarov<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Bernd Kuhlenk\u00f6tter<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n The governance of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) usage is often described as a formalized reporting system. This neglects the early-stage mechanisms of coping with ethical challenges during the GenAI implementation period. Exploratory empirical findings from the Ruhr area reveal that managerial communicative practices serve as a substitute for missing institutional structures, particularly at an early stage of GenAI implementation in SMEs. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | Edition 1 | Pages 6-13 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.1.6<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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AI Skills for Responsible Use<\/h4>\n
Realistic learning environments, critical thinking, and role design in teams<\/div>
Valentin Langholf<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Niklas Obermann<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Uta Wilkens<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Marco Kuhnke<\/a>, Michael Pr\u00fcfer<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of work. But how can work teams learn to use AI support in a way that delivers speed advantages and ensures consistently high quality? One possible approach is to test it in a workplace-like simulation. Trying it out under realistic conditions shows the role that critical thinking plays. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | Edition 1 | Pages 100-107 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.1.92<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Adapting AI Work Systems for Human-Centeredness<\/h4>\n
A methodical approach for exploring the design space in transdisciplinary teams<\/div>
Florian B\u00fclow<\/a>, Michael Herzog<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Sophie Berretta<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Dominik Arnold<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Christian Els<\/a>, Bernd Kuhlenk\u00f6tter<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Designing adaptations in AI-based work systems poses a central challenge for achieving human-centered AI (HCAI). This paper presents a methodical approach that enables transdisciplinary teams to systematically explore and structure the design space of adaptable work systems. Building on an extended work system model and operationalized through a matrix-based framework, the method supports the identification of interdependencies, stakeholder perspectives, and context-specific goals. Its practical applicability is demonstrated through a real-world case study in radiographic non-destructive testing. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | Edition 1 | Pages 44-53 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.1.136<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Data-Driven Assistance Systems in the Working Environment<\/h4>\n
Efficient development of target group-specific BI dashboards in companies<\/div>
Martin Schmauder<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Gritt Ott<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Martin Hahmann<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Dashboards play a key role in informed business decisions. Based on findings from an action research process, this article shows how company-specific solutions can be systematically developed and bad investments avoided. The provision of IT capacities, securing data access, formulating requirements, and developing the data model prove to be particularly critical. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 5 | Pages 136-143 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.25.5.130<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Requirements Analysis for Predictive Analytics in SCM<\/h4>\n
Decision support for research and practice<\/div>
Iris Hausladen<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, ABM Ali Hasanat<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Predictive analytics opens up opportunities to improve decision-making in manifold areas, including in supply chain management (SCM). Yet, the complete realization of its potential requires the identification of the corresponding needs upfront. This paper provides a structured concept that guides through the complex and interdisciplinary endeavor of requirements analysis for predictive analytics in SCM. Due to the generic nature of this approach, it can be applied for any use case and be adapted or enhanced in case of need. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | Edition 4 | Pages 86-92<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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