Matthias Madlinger

It is important that the door for negotiations remains open.

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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭, 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 𝐎𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞. The land of unlimited opportunities is facing similar challenges to good old Europe. Rising labor costs on the one hand and shortage of skilled labor on the other hand. But #lowcostautomation is there to help! During my one-weeklong stay at the @igus headquarters in Rhode Island, I got a firsthand experience of the expanding Customer Test Area, the production facilities, and the team. At the Robotics Summit & Expo, I had the chance to talk directly to customers. Thank you to the whole team for making it a great stay! And if one thing is true - in the USA, Europe, or anywhere: if you hate it, automate it. There is only love for this project of Disney Research at Robotics Summit & Expo. #lowcostautomation #robotics #businesstrip

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A key element in the argumentation chain for this article's thesis is China's alleged fixation on investments in infrastructure, manufacturing capacity and ‘professional human capital’. By usual standards and with the usual short-term focus, China's core macroeconomic KPIs should lead to this conclusion. The question is: How much sense does it make to judge or project a dynamics based on an observation period of two, three or even five years for a country that is known to think and plan in (several) decades? We all certainly still remember the dedicated and above all patient build-up of technology and capacity for solar cells, electric cars and the batteries required for them and the result of these efforts today and in the foreseeable near future. https://lnkd.in/e_-5b6nR Similar build-up is currently happening with wind turbines and silicon chips, and there is actually no doubt about the expected result on the global markets, is there? Yes, in the (really) long term, both temporary overcapacity and delayed market adjustment/cleanup are simply part of the rocky road to the absolute top. However, if one focus too much on short-term observation, this connection is not apparent, as this article excellently shows.

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Effective = doing the right things Efficient = doing the right things right Agile = doing the right things right on the right time Digital = doing the right things right on the right time with the right ressources Lean = doing the right things right on the right time with the right ressources on the right way #LeanMC #AgileManagement #Projektmanagement #DigitalTransformieren #Flexibilität

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In an article in the DVZ Deutsche Verkehrs-Zeitung, our CEO Alexander Reichhart reports on the current situation in the logistics sector, the urgent need to reduce bureaucracy and the investment priorities at REICHHART Logistik. 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 👇 

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Two-thirds of management boards from manufacturing industries name structural cost and profit optimization at the top of their management agenda – as shown by the results of our 5th annual #CxO Priorities Study. At the same time, companies are expanding and growing globally, but unfortunately not in Germany. The approach is therefore to build transnational structures for a de-globalizing world.   Dr. Ralf Sauter, study team leader and Partner at Horváth, presents three success factors for companies to thrive in a dynamic international business environment.

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Important commentary of Marieke Reimann on the high percentage of #AfD in Eastern #Germany - it is not all that surprising given that high inequalities still exist vis-à-vis western regions and not enough efforts have been made to recognise the high individual toll the transition has taken on many since the 90s. Lack of recognition can lead to frustration and distrust and higher openness to populist alternatives that instrumentalise emotions of not feeling heard and seen. (Not to speak of the potential of information influence to utilise and amplify these rifts via 'cognitive attacks' especially targeting those parts of the population that do not feel represented, as Tanna Krewson, MA, PhD (ABD) Candidate highlighted at NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence last week) And still, eastern Germans should not be viewed as a uniform mass, instead, the elections show more than ever that efforts to truly understand and honour the diversity alongside mitigating common frustrations are overdue. #Europawahl #ee24

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🔋 Cracking the Code – Simplifying Complexity! 🔋   “Projects focused on the industrialization of lithium-ion batteries in the automotive industry follow a clear, uniform pattern,” says Professor Achim Kampker, head of PEM at RWTH Aachen University. As highlighted in the joint roadmap white paper “Guide to the Industrialization of Lithium-Ion Batteries in the Automotive Industry,” developed by PEM RWTH Aachen University and P3, the sequence of key milestones is identical.   By applying a systematic approach, we aim to reduce delays and enhance planning reliability for future projects. 🚀   👉 Check out the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gW2ayUP5 👉 This white paper and more publications about battery technology by PEM at RWTH Aachen University can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g5CCf3gF   #Electromobility #Lithium #Battery #BatteryProduction #Industrialization #PEM #RWTH_PEM #P3

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🌍 In my experience, leadership goes far beyond economic decisions. It’s about empathy, resilience, commitment, and enthusiasm — all essential ingredients to spark creativity and pursue innovation. Often, the best ideas arise through collaboration, listening, and learning from one another. Examples from Germany and Japan: 🇩🇪 Germany: In our industry, German teams excel in collaborative innovation, with engineers and technicians working closely together – also with customers - to develop adaptive automation technologies based on real-world feedback. 🇯🇵 Japan: Japanese teams prioritize long-term collaboration, refining ultra-precise machining tools through continuous interaction and partnership with end-users, ensuring quality and reliability 🌟 My vision: Connecting technology and people across borders is the key to the future. By uniting the strengths of different cultures, we open the door to unique solutions that neither side could achieve alone. It’s not just about advancing technology; it’s about fostering a dialogue where diverse perspectives lead to groundbreaking ideas. 🗓️ This week the yearly DMG MORI global development summit takes place, where more than 100 of our top engineers from all over the world come together and work on ideas and solutions for the future in culturally mixed groups. This is in my opinion one of the most important internal events we have in our group. Innovation thrives in environments where trust, collaboration, and shared passion for progress come together. #engineering #machinetools #globalteams 📷 credits: Anne Hufnagl

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Digital is better 💡 Read the full interview by AUTOCAD Magazin to get to know more about the benefits of our digital solutions 👇

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Have you already read the current issue of Beschaffung Aktuell with the cover story about the development of apsolut Squando with Schaeffler? You can also read the online edition or contact us if you are interested in an English version. https://lnkd.in/eAm-GBgw #suppliermanagement #supplierqualification #supplieronboarding #eprocurement

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I´m happy to share, that I will be part of the Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau Techdays on Oct. 8th and 9th. As guest speaker I will provide an overview of how #businessintelligence tools can be used to take #productioncontrolling to a new level. #cimaachen #fabrikleistung #produktionscontrolling #bi #powerbi #powerapps #digitalisierung #kennzahlen #kpi

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🇯🇵 Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking at a panel discussion in Tokyo organized by the German Chamber of Commerce. The topic was the „Internationalisation of Japanese Multinational Companies“ Together with Stefan Kaufmann from #Olympus and Mitsuhiro Murooka from #NEC we touched on key aspects such as diversified boards and the ambitions of becoming a multinational company. Here are my main key points from our discussion: 🌎 Long-term internal communication: The importance of clear, long-term internal communication for all steakholders. I personally think that it is especially important to address the middle management to ensure alignment and seamless implementation of strategic changes. 🌎 Cultural Adaptability: the necessity of fostering an inclusive culture that respects and integrates diverse perspectives. 🌎 Talent Aquisition: The challenges of finding the right talents globally and especially in Japan, highlighting the need for strategic talent aquisition and development It was an enriching experience and I’m thankful for the insightful exchange and the opportunity to contribute to this dialogue. Special thanks to Marcus Schürmann and Lucas Witoslawski from German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan) and Yumiko Ogawa for the moderation. #internationalisation #globalbusiness #japanesecompanies #globalcommunication

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Our #LEAP INTO THE FUTURE leads to exciting new products and an innovative manufacturing strategy: Lean. Effective. Agile. Platformized. But what exactly does that mean? Over the next couple of posts, we’ll shed some light on the details. LEAN Leaner and faster: A uniform foundation allows us to develop and manufacture products for different applications more efficiently. Cleverly designed modules can be used in identical form for a variety of different product categories. In this way, we serve for a uniform operation philosophy and enable you to familiarize yourself with the products, commission or maintain them more quickly. Visit our website to explore further: https://lnkd.in/eg9pVprG What does “lean” mean to you? #GEMÜ #valves #lean

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Our #LEAP INTO THE FUTURE leads to exciting new products and an innovative manufacturing strategy: Lean. Effective. Agile. Platformized. But what exactly does that mean? Over the next couple of posts, we’ll shed some light on the details. LEAN  Leaner and faster:  A uniform foundation allows us to develop and manufacture products for different applications more efficiently. Cleverly designed modules can be used in identical form for a variety of different product categories. In this way, we serve for a uniform operation philosophy and enable you to familiarize yourself with the products, commission or maintain them more quickly. Visit our website to explore further: https://lnkd.in/ep3QSgVh What does “lean” mean to you? #GEMÜ #valves #lean

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🚀 Exciting Insights from BearingPoint on Catena-X! Experts at BearingPoint have just published a compelling study on Catena-X, and as a founding member, we at BASF Automotive Solutions are thrilled to see that 79% of participants believe the relevance of Catena-X will significantly increase over the next three years. This strongly indicates that our #commitment, #efforts, and continuous #communication are resonating and that trust in the #network is growing!   When asked about the key drivers for Catena-X, over 70% of respondents identified "better networking" as the primary factor—ranking even higher than #customer requirements and #regulatory demands. This underscores the value of a scalable network in the #automotive industry as the main catalyst for our #progress.   Of course, challenges remain, but we are dedicated to addressing them. We encourage our #industry #partners to engage actively in utilizing Catena-X and to leverage the compiled knowledge and expertise. At #BASF Automotive Solutions, we are committed to supporting this initiative through #knowledge sharing and by leveraging our topic #experts.   So, when will you join us on this journey? Let's Drive Forward. Together. #CatenaX #BASF #Chemistry #AutomotiveSolutions #Collaboration #Innovation

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With the EU elections coming up this weekend, our FGS Global colleagues Eva Christiansen, Franziska Ammann and Tina Kunath joined forces with the WHU Institut für Familienunternehmen und Mittelstand Campus team for Family Business and especially with Prof. Dr. Nadine Kammerlander and Katrin Schwarz, to develop a guideline on how to navigate the current political environment as companies are increasingly called out to position themselves on decisive political or economic issues. An interesting read that family-owned businesses shouldn’t miss!  #fgsglobal #europeanelections #familybusinesses #ourinsightsyourimpact

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