"Noticeably more bureaucracy and burden"
The coalition has reached a compromise on the Supply Chain Act. The VDMA sees this as an additional bureaucratic burden for companies.
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read more...Companies are held accountable
From 2023, companies are to be held liable for violations of human rights and environmental standards by suppliers if due diligence obligations are neglected. It is about exploitation and child labor in global supply chains.
read more...Interview on AI in the SME sector
Recognizing opportunities in the value chain
Where can artificial intelligence be used to create value? Many SMEs find this difficult. Prof. Dr. Alexander Löser explains in an interview how this can be achieved.
read more...2021 will determine the success of the "moon mission"
The GAIA-X project, originally initiated by Germany and France, aims to create a powerful and secure data infrastructure for Europe. Marc Schieder, CIO of Dracoon, comments on the status quo of the project in his statement.
read more...Billions in profit, new boss and a moved Joe Kaeser
Siemens CEO Kaeser hands over the company, which he has massively restructured in recent years, to his successor Roland Busch with a profit in the billions. He starts with a tailwind, which he has also provided himself.
read more...Warning against the compartmentalization of global supply chains
Germany's prosperity is crucially dependent on the international division of labor. The VDMA warns that isolating global supply chains in the wake of the coronavirus crisis will harm everyone.
read more...Issue 1 of Computer&AUTOMATION as an e-paper
The first issue of the year is now available. Get an overview of industry news, browse through application-oriented reports on a wide range of topics and find out about the latest trends - for example in the opening article of the new 5G series.
read more...Siemens quarterly figures Q1/2021
Signs point to growth
Siemens today announced its figures for the first quarter of 2021. The Group management speaks of an excellent start and is significantly raising its forecast for the year.
read more..."A hard lockdown must be avoided"
Like many sectors, the electrical industry suffered losses in 2020. The ZVEI expects growth of 5% for the current financial year. ZVEI President Kegel appealed to politicians.
read more...Lack of data strategy?
The discipline of data science opens up new opportunities to generate measurable insights and data-based predictions. However, the right strategy and the right technologies and processes are needed to effectively exploit the potential of data.
read more...Slight tailwind for mechanical and plant engineering
Despite a good Q4 2020, four out of five companies report a drop in turnover. Slight sales growth in sight for 2021, but no reason to sound the all-clear.
read more...SPS 2021 planned as a real event
Last November, the SPS was held as a virtual industry get-together. However, after a successful digital premiere, visitors are set to return to Nuremberg this year.
read more...Need to catch up when it comes to IIoT?
Can German companies withstand the increasing pressure in terms of digitalization and Industrial IoT compared to other countries? Reichelt Elektronik has investigated this. The results.
read more...The NRW data marketplace
A transparent IoT data room for the digital economy in North Rhine-Westphalia aims to provide industrial companies with the right data at the right time with confidence and integrity. - Consortium partners are still being sought.
read more...Hannover Messe 2021 purely digital
Hannover Messe 2021 will take place as a purely digital event. A face-to-face event is not feasible under the current conditions.
read more...Mechanical engineers against being forced to work from home
The mechanical engineering association VDMA rejects a legal obligation to work from home during the pandemic. Mechanical engineering companies are ensuring that employees whose jobs are not directly linked to production are able to work remotely.
read more...More predictable trade policy expected
The Senate elections in Georgia have been lost in the chaotic scenes from the US Capitol. However, they are an important success for President-elect Joe Biden. The VDMA now expects a more predictable trade policy.
read more...Fredrik Holmberg to drive growth forward
With Fredrik Holmberg, B&R is adding an expert in the field of medical device assembly to its business development team. Holmberg will drive business in this rapidly growing industry.
read more...New US president also a tough negotiator
Mechanical engineering companies in the southwest do not expect a complete turnaround in trade relations even under a US President Joe Biden.
read more...Mechanical engineering worries about engineers of the future
Falling numbers of first-year engineering students are causing concern among Germany's mechanical engineering companies. According to the VDMA, the industry needs creative engineers in order to maintain its leading international position.
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