The Bamberg-based company Wieland Electric is a global leader in pluggable building installations. The specialist for electrical and electronic connection technology with 824 employees in Germany particularly stood out in the 'Top 100' analysis due to its optimally balanced innovation processes. At this medium-sized company, which is over 100 years old, all relevant departments are involved in the decision-making process at a very early stage of development. The entire management team - from the executive board to sales, product management and development - meets regularly to discuss the latest product ideas. This generates a list of priorities for new developments.