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Great thoughts on how to balance multiple target dimensions when realigning operations and (re)-building production sites. Nowadays investments and operating costs run beside resilience, ESG, digitization requirements. Finding the synergies to make conflicting targets into self-reinforcing ones needs a holistic approach!

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❓❓ ❓Are you curious how to build and ramp-up digital factories?​  ​  ✅ With a proven track record in factory build-up, PwC Deutschland manages the entire program & process – from the initial idea to the production ramp-up – by taking over the realization of various project objectives. 🚀   💹 Our holistic approach and standardized framework considers all areas of factory construction: from the perfect location and land acquisition, considerations to tax benefits and subsidies, definition of manufacturing process and technology, Business Processes, Target Operating Model and digital aspects such as landscapes and IT/OT architecture, or establishing the ideal partner-ecosystem and service providers for your project. Discussion of Strategic Enterprise Architecture is rounding it up and helps to set the right focus and priorities. 🔝 ​  📊 At PwC, we ensure transparency through clear visualization of conflicting objectives and synergies between different decision-making paths, as well as better decision-making by helping to identify optimal measures for sustainable success – from Strategy through Execution.​ 🏭 ​ 💡 Would you like to find out more? Let´s swipe ⏯ and get in touch with our experts to find out how we can turn your idea into reality together.​ 🤝 THX to the great team collaboration of all experts - making this happen - around Stefan Schrauf Reinhard Geissbauer Stefan Schäfer Martin Neuhold Norbert Große Entrup Christian Collingro Tilo Klemt Judith Schneider Florian Sämann Jan Goepfert Anno Kremer Jochen-Thomas Morr Christian Swars Roman Seegert Jan P. Volker Stockrahm Moritz Kramer Stefan Hansen Julia Kopp Michael Bruns Martin Whyte Andreas Odenkirchen Thomas Krueger Dr. Jan Herrmann Wolf Goehler Prof. Dr. Florian Kauf Dr. Jacek Drozak Jens Henning Krause Clemens Hahne Karina Lück Klaus Schopf Mohammad Imran Memon #enterprisearchitecture #operationsexcellence #factorybuild #gigafactory #greenfield #end2end #strategy2execution #businessled #digitalfactory #IOT #simulation #productionprocess #bpm #targetoperatingmodel #transformation #fit4growth #partnership #framework #trust #growth

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Is it time to upgrade your finances? Check out our financial performance review! #cfo #cfoservice #fiancecheck

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We are excited to bring you OLNS#12 on Advisory Boards in German Start-ups. OLNS#12 is a comprehensive guide on what advisory boards are, how to use them effectively and what to avoid. Contents include - the role of the advisory board in the corporate governance system of a start-up; - duties and liability risks of advisory board members; - practical guidance regarding the appropriate composition; and - best practices for the operation of advisory boards. We also present the results of a major empirical study on the size and composition of advisory boards in German start-ups across the various financing stages. In this one-of-its kind study, we looked at the articles of association of almost 3,000 start-ups and deployed AI-enabled technologies to collect date and discover patterns. Click here for OLNS#12: https://lnkd.in/ea3k7M3g Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Orrick Tech #entrepreneurship #startups #venturecapital #TeamOrrick

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Eine grandiose Deloitte-Studie! Einige Key Insights zu Future of Corporate Affairs: 1. Reputation is the highest priority for 2024, followed by people and culture change 2. Data & Insights remain the most desirable future competency to strengthen within CA teams https://lnkd.in/dA4T-u2a

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Shaping Europe’s #DeepTech future together! 🌍🤝 One of the highlights at this year’s #FallingWalls Science Summit was our #BCG x SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen Executive Table, bringing together leaders from diverse innovation agencies, corporates, and venture capitalists across Europe. Never before have we gathered such a diverse group to shape our deep tech future.  This fruitful discussion marked a powerful step toward a pan-European deep tech strategy, focusing on three crucial changes needed for us to lead in global innovation:  ➡ Change scientific dogma: Almost half of the world's PhDs are awarded in Europe, yet success for scientists is still measured mainly by publications. To empower real-world impact, founding a company should be a natural next step post-PhD. Shifting this mindset can inspire a new generation of science-driven entrepreneurs. ➡ Strengthen business transfer: With German universities investing only 0.1% of their budgets into business transfer, we see an urgent need to rethink these priorities. University transfer centers should move from profit centers to service providers, supporting deep tech startups through long-term investment, encouraging both risk-taking and sustainable growth. ➡ Build a shared ecosystem: While Europe has made strides in early-stage funding, there’s a gap in later-stage investments, especially compared to the US. Encouraging companies and governments to become startup clients and fostering venture clienting are essential steps to create a sustainable ecosystem that helps deep tech startups scale effectively. At BCG, we are proud to have collaborated with SPRIN-D to build these bridges and foster the essential discussions. Thank you to all participants for joining the table and exchanging your ideas.  #Innovation Markus Lorenz Rafael Laguna de la Vera Antonia Jenkinson, ACCA, FCSI Anna Bergstrand António Grilo

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„Doing the right thing even if no-one is looking“ - that is a good definition of #integrity. How to improve your skills to be able to do so is one of many questions to be answered for a good corporate culture. It was a pleasure to share my experience and thoughts about it with some distance in this podcast. Thanks #BCG and Dr. Katharina Hefter for the opportunity. Spotify Link to the podcast below in the comments. #compliance #corporateculture #leadership #crisismanagement

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https://lnkd.in/eYa8SAPg On our Deloitte leadership meeting in Hamburg (Thanks Sebastian Pfeifle for hosting us) we have been discussing the future of our field and how to position ourselves. Over drinks we found ourselves vividly arguing about this article. Many points mentioned we can all agree on - AI- and RPA-Capabilities are often still not understood - Yet, we can all agree on the potential of imbedding AI and RPA solution in our daily routines - Use Cases are the most common way to carve out that potential and free budgets by the means of business cases That being said, it might be time to take discussion to next level as - Application of GenAI-Technologies seem so broad and deeply embedded in operations that the evade the standard business case logic. ‘Mobile Computing’ was best analogy we came up with  - Taking of being ‘deeply embedded in operations’ we talk about the support of daily (human) routines. Say, draft an email, a workshop agenda etc. We are certainly going to see a new level of cyber-physical systems emerging that rather describe an ecosystem than a single case - Putting AI and RPA Social challenges requires intend. We do not doubt the potential but argue that the ‘Magna Carta’ is still missing.  What do you think – are we on the right track?   Thanks to my Data + AI folks for the lively discussion Marc Beierschoder | Lukas Feuerstein | Frank Eisenhauer | Björn Bringmann | Lara Sophie Bothur | Jan Scherpinski | Fabian Hefner | Simon Mikulski | Dirk Hähnel | Peter Fach | Dr. Sarah J. Becker 

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💡 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to act as a catalyst for a wide variety of transaction types. Particularly, generative #AI possesses the power to disrupt entities ranging from corporate giants to startups, impacting sectors and even entire industries. Although generative AI is still in its infancy, its influence on business and society is already becoming significant. AI can drive substantial cost efficiencies, create new revenue streams, open new customer channels, and both enhance and commoditize value propositions. The forthcoming AI wave will compel companies to reassess their strategies, business models, markets, and competitors. This movement is likely to generate a spectrum of transactions, from traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to partnerships, alliances, and innovative relationships previously unseen. Read the complete report below.

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The Sustainability osapiens Summit 2024 – #ESG takes root and thrives! I had the pleasure of attending the SoS 2024 in Mannheim, and the insights I gained on the #EUDR, #ESPR, and #CSRD were incredibly valuable. As a member of the KPMG Deutschland team, it was inspiring to see how these regulations are shaping the future of corporate responsibility, sustainability, and driving sustainable supply chains. The event highlighted the critical importance of transparent sustainability practices and how regulations like the EUDR and CSRD are helping companies navigate new challenges, while also presenting opportunities for growth and innovation. In particular, I was struck by how sustainability is reshaping supply chain strategies—demanding transparency, resilience, and accountability from start to finish. On top of gaining a new perspectives of these regulations and how osapiens is supporting with innovative solutions, I thoroughly enjoyed the engaging discussions with fellow attendees. The exchange of knowledge and practical approaches was truly enriching! 💡 The summit reaffirmed how these regulatory frameworks are helping companies: Mitigate risks: Staying compliant with evolving regulations to avoid penalties. Build trust: Transparency in sustainability practices boosts trust with stakeholders. Drive sustainable supply chains: Creating more resilient and transparent supply networks, aligned with ESG goals. Unlock innovation: Sustainable practices drive differentiation and long-term success. Looking forward to applying these insights to further KPMG's impact and helping businesses achieve their #sustainability and supply chain transformation goals! #CorporateSustainability #SustainabilityLeadership #Innovation #SupplyChainSustainability #KPMG #osapiens

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We are excited to share our latest publication titled "Board Responsibility for Irresponsibility: The Link Between Board Structure and Corporate Scandals." It took us quite a while, but finally we could publish the paper in the Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research. In this paper, Dr. Christian Kreuzer and I analyze an international dataset of over 6,100 companies across 44 countries from 2002–2018 to explore the relationship between board structures and corporate scandals. Our findings reveal some intriguing insights: Positively associated with scandals are: High CSR efforts Busy board members Negatively associated with scandals are: Qualified and skilled boards Interestingly, no clear evidence was found concerning the impact of gender diversity, independent board members, and board size on corporate scandals. Curious to learn more? Check out the full paper below. #CorporateGovernance #BoardStructure #Research #CSR #CorporateScandals

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𝐖𝐎𝐖! 🤩 Excited that our study on 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is ranked among the 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 most cited publications in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (VHB: A, AJG: 4). 🌟🎊 Utilizing extensive quantitative data from German firms, this study is the first in a Financial Times 𝟓𝟎 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 journal to explain the relationship between 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 and 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. We're thrilled to be ranked in the 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 among the 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 ETP articles over the 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. A huge shoutout to my outstanding co-authors Ivan Miroshnychenko, Dr. Nadine Kammerlander, and Alfredo De Massis! 🙌 Our 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 include... 🔍 ⚙️ A positive relationship between 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 and 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐌𝐈, challenging the so far pessimistic views on discontinuous innovation in family-influenced firms. 💡 This relationship is mediated by 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, especially in 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, and 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 🚀 Notably, the positive impact of family influence on dynamic capabilities is weakened rather than strengthened by 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦. #digitalBMI #businessmodelinnovation #digitalinnovation #innovation #digitaltransformation #research #familybusiness #familyinfluence #dynamiccapabilities

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𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲! (at least, that's the hope according to the latest surveys by the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVK) and KfW Bank). 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹? 🤓 The BVK's German Venture Capital Barometer surveys around 200 members quarterly, covering key metrics that describe the business climate in the German VC landscape, including fundraising, exit options, and more. Start-ups are at the end of the VC funding chain. If VC funds face a capital crunch, Start-ups feel the squeeze too. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 📊 I've graphically analyzed the data since 2019 (see image below) and found: 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸: The pandemic was a shock but also spurred new business models and opportunities. VC sentiment on fundraising and exits was high between 2020 and 2021. However, Start-up entry valuations dropped, possibly due to market pessimism. The deal pipeline remained strong, with robust deal flow quality and quantity. Many Start-ups seized the moment to access VC investments at lower valuations, driven by the pandemic's uncertainty. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮: Many factors contributed to this downturn. Notably, the ECB's incremental interest rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation in Europe (see purple line). Increased energy costs, the war in Ukraine (loss of sales markets), supply chain disruptions, and poor market sentiment likely played roles. These challenges made it tough to raise fresh VC capital and secure attractive exits. A backlog of exits still exists. 𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝟮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: The sentiment indicator improved by 10.6 points to -8.9 balance points. A positive trend is also emerging in fundraising and exit options. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮? 🤔 I hope the situation improves in the coming months and years. Young, dynamic, and innovative Start-ups are crucial for long-term economic growth, as seen in the USA. Have you noticed the negative sentiment as a Start-up? Or the exit congestion as a VC manager? When do you think the situation will turn around? You can find full access to the reports at: https://lnkd.in/eJUt7AeK

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We are humbled to be recognized by Forbes as one of the “World’s Best Management Consulting Firms” for the third year running. Especially in times of global crisis and uncertainties, STAUFEN.’s global presence and focus on operational excellence make us a strong partner for quickly solving current problems and preparing companies for the challenges of the future. I'd like to express a big "Thank-you" to our customers and employees. #operationalexcellence #leanmanagement #ForbesAward #StaufenAG #ManagementConsulting

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Thank you, Katharina Peier, for reporting on this important event of #leaders exchanging on the need and the tools to further promote actions towards more sustainability. I can only applaud you and the other leaders and stakeholders 👍😎 In my view, the main challenges to achieve effective implementation of sustainability in any organisation include: embedding #sustainability in corporate culture, measuring sustainability performance, integrating into business processes, overcoming resistance by creating trust and understanding, ensuring long-term investments, and transparent communication. Wish all of you continued great success and give you a big thumbs up 👍😀 Your work is so important to keep our #planet in good shape, but also the #businesses running!! PwC Deutschland Continental

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At 3con Management Consultants GmbH, we’ve started a new #mythbusters post series on sustainability topics where we discuss common misconceptions around this topic. This week, we dive into whether or not SMUs can actually gain from integrating sustainability into their business models. Check it out and let us know your thoughts!

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Tanja Kewes and Handelsblatt reporting today on our 2024 analysis of German DAX Supervisory Boards. The 14th edition of this study by Russell Reynolds Associates shows that while in its first year female representation was at 7% now 40% have been achieved. It goes without saying that an ideal board composition needs to take many other aspects into account, but all considered, DAX Supervisory Boards improved over the years - still leaving some potential to be unlocked.

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