Rick Zebahl

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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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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⛔️ Deadlock in your business process automation? We show you the way through the data and technology jungle ➡️ Register for the seminar and learn which strategies will take you and your company to the next level of process automation based on concrete use cases ✅ Motius & ROI≡EFESO #businessprocess #automation

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Is the digital twin the key technology for more resilience in logistics?   Although the use of digital twins in the field of logistics is still in its infancy, there are already pioneering projects that demonstrate the potential of this technology:   #supplychainnow #digitaltwin #resilience https://lnkd.in/ep9EYnGN

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Great to see DVZ spotlighting our BCG Decarbonization Index for Logistics Service Providers, highlighting the progress and challenges faced by the world’s top logistics companies on their journey to net zero. Check out their article below. #decarbonization #logistics #sustainability #BCG #netzero

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Preparing the future further and better...

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The GenAI discussion in Automotive is everywhere, from boardrooms to the coffee kitchen - yet how to best get started and scale GenAI initiatives across the business? From over 300 delivered GenAI projects at Capgemini Invent we derived 10 Hidden Secrets on proven approaches and considerations. Use these learnings to accelerate your GenAI journey and bring to life exceptional customer experiences and business value in your organization! If you want to know more on how Capgemini Invent can support your journey as a recognized leader in CX Strategy Consulting and AI Services - please don't hesitate to get in touch with myself or our other GenAI Automotive experts: Tim Eberhard, Martin Rauh, Robby Henkelmann, Johanna B. M. Hoffmann, Jennifer Ludwig #GetTheFutureYouWant #GenAI #Automotive

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I always love listening to Dr. Thomas Solbach's latest #StrategyandInsider podcast. This time even more since my friend Clemens Utschig-Utschig, MBA, CTO at Boehringer Ingelheim shares his view on how #data can drive personalized #healthcare! Please follow Thomas and Clemens when they discuss the key #technologies shaping #pharma's future and the major hurdles to #innovation. Learn why #quantumcomputing is at the forefront, how long it will take to see real-world application, and what other promising technologies will shape the future of health: https://lnkd.in/dUaQw8fR Roland Werner, Dr. Jens Neumann, Dr. Matthias Schlemmer, Strategy&, Jan-Philipp Loch, Markus Schümmelfeder, Bhawna Paul, Andreas Henrich.

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A practical solution for boosting supply chain resilience! 🚀 Meet the Supply Chain Guardian – our analytical tool designed to simulate disruptions and derive effective mitigation strategies. 🌟 Kudos to the incredible team behind the Guardian: Claus Gwiggner, Maximilian Janetschek, Sivanja Sivanesan and Tilo Klüh, Thomas Bortenschlager! 🙌🏼 Learn more in the article. 👇🤓#SupplyChain #Resilience #prescriptiveAnalyics

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Be smart and challenge us in case of new technologies/processes/products ready or near ready to be implemented in your industry! We developed this product on basis of experiences coming out of our funding support with a lot of innovative and green projetcs, analyzing competitors and suppliers. #innovation #newtechnologiesnewproducts #greenanddigital #worldwideindustryanalysis #letusspeak

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How do you pivot from strategy to action in #biopharma innovation? Our Kearney health and life sciences team, in collaboration with senior executives from Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, and the German Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (VFA), presents a series of insightful articles to help the #pharmaceutical industry prepare for transformative changes over the next decade. Dive into the series.

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The introduction of new medical therapies represents major challenges for healthcare providers such as hospitals or medical practices. Often, there is insufficient information about how these innovations will affect internal processes and, consequently, personnel resources. Therefore, necessary resources can only be planned with difficulty, and some of these questions can only be partially answered: 🔹 Which new drugs will come to market in the near future? 🔹 What will the additional costs be? Can other costs be saved to compensate? 🔹 Are investments in infrastructure necessary? 🔹 Are there enough personnel resources to apply the new therapy to all eligible patients? 🔹 What information would be necessary to estimate whether and how innovative therapies will impact internal processes and resources? 🔹 How can healthcare providers prepare for innovative therapies and reduce planning risks?   Bjoern Grob, partner at the Swiss consulting company HEMAP AG, and I addressed these questions in a paper published in the current issue of ÖKZ magazine. You can read the entire article (in German) here: https://lnkd.in/g7GZ6Y_Y     #Healthcare #Medicine #ResourcePlanning #HorizonScanning #ProcessCostAnalysis #Innovation #TherapyAccess #AxxessHealthcareConsulting #HEMAP #IBEXX

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Congratulations to Mercedes-Benz AG! 🚗🌐   Their MO360 Data Platform has won the overall Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024 by Microsoft and Roland Berger 🎉   This cutting-edge platform, an evolution of the digital production ecosystem MO360, swiftly identifies supply chain bottlenecks and dynamically prioritizes production resources for electric and top-end vehicles. 🚀 Powered by Microsoft Azure, it enables global deployment of AI and data analytics while maintaining regional cybersecurity and compliance standards. 🌐🔒   What makes it stand out? Unlike other industrial data platforms, it achieves rapid digitalization success across all user groups in the complex automotive industry, democratizing data and driving enthusiasm at every level. 🙌   #MIMA2024

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🚀 Successful workshop on generative AI in the financial sector! For our financial experts from Saint-Gobain Deutschland, led by CFO Klaus Schulte, our Digital & IT DE/AT team, together with the experts from Saint-Gobain Research Germany and the international Data Science & AI team, exchanged exciting, future-oriented topics relating to #artificialintelligence in #finance. Exciting presentations, discussions and ideas - rounded off by fascinating use cases in exchange with our expert teams - show how artificial intelligence is already changing the world today and the work of tomorrow, and revolutionizing the way for innovative approaches in business. 🔍 Discover the potential In addition to approaches that have already been implemented and impressive, practical references, it will become clear how we are already successfully implementing meaningful use cases in the company today. During the working groups, we were delighted to discover the impressive wealth of ideas that already exist in this area and are already being put into practice. 🔒 Safe handling The use of generative AI brings with it many challenges. Issues such as data protection, accuracy and security are key aspects, as is the topic of data governance. Intensive, exciting discussions put us on the right path to mastering these challenges. 🌟 Results and outlook The exchange at the workshop was right and important. 👉 It showed that we are not just all pulling in the same direction and that the course is clear - we are excited about the opportunities that generative AI offers for financial analysis, reporting and forecasting. It quickly became clear: we are not talking about the future - we are already in the middle of it! We will continue to work closely together to make the best use of innovative technology and stay the course. Many thanks to all participants for their valuable contributions to this extremely productive workshop! 🙌

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Last week I attended EY’s Supply Chain Days event in Mannheim. The event was focused on the supply chain of the future and value creation in data-driven ecosystems. The event featured a great lineup of speakers including Ronald Bogaschewsky from the University of Würzburg who emphasized the urgency for students to ask the right questions and the need to address the limitations of raw materials beyond just cost considerations. In the breakout session, Torben Weilmuenster from Merz Pharma GmbH & Co KGaA Reinheim shared his vision for a sustainable future plant. He discussed key themes such as: - Silver society: lifelong learning, retirement, pro-aging, preventive health, digital health, and universal design - New work: remote working, work-life balance, corporate health, co-working, human relations, and flexicurity (flexibility and security) - Connectivity: AI, playfulness, business ecosystems, IoT, smart cities, and autonomous driving, including transportation design within and in/out of the factory - Neo-ecology: bio boom, green pressure, mindfulness, sharing economy, zero waste, and decarbonization The highlight for me – besides the networking outdoor dinner - was Mauricio Morales from Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG. His presentation on balancing efficiency and resilience through Total Cost of Ownership was spot on considering what is front of mind for many of my clients. He illustrated how automation and AI are revolutionizing their supply chain, handling 15,000 product requests a day with 80% of allocation decisions made by a bot. Oliver Wight EAME LLP Michael Bick #EYSupplyChainDays

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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐏𝐓 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 Today, Andreas Strunz (adesso SE) and I (WEPEX Consulting) had the opportunity to hold a workshop at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm – big thanks to Prof. Matthias Fischer for the invitation! We covered both 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, including one of our showcases on risk management, demonstrating how automation is transforming operations in the financial sector. At the same time, OpenAI recently released Swarm – a groundbreaking concept that coordinates multiple AI agents to handle complex tasks more efficiently. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦? It leverages routines (natural language commands paired with tools) and handoffs to enable seamless collaboration between agents. For example, a customer service agent can diagnose issues, propose solutions, or hand over to specialized agents – all with full context. This marks a new era in automation. 🚀 It was a fantastic experience to share these insights during the workshop and witness how quickly the AI landscape is evolving. Who here is already leveraging AI agents or planning to? Link in the Comments! 👇 #AI #Banking #RiskManagement #Automation #Innovation #MultiAgentSystems #OpenAI #Swarm #TU

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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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New Insights from the Supply Chain Pulse Check 2024! 📊 Is the the machinery sector at a crossroad? Our latest study in cooperation with the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. and the support of ISLA unveils a violent reality: over 80% of German industrial companies foresee declining profits. The challenge of managing global supply chains is becoming increasingly difficult and costly. 💡 Key Findings: Long-term Concerns: 34% foresee rising supply chain pressures in the next 2-3 years. Short-term Optimism: Improved outlook for the next 3-12 months, with 5-13% more expecting better conditions. Geopolitical Risks: China-Taiwan conflict and trade issues cited by 64% and 58% as top risks.   Strategic Shifts: Many firms are considering relocating higher-value production areas. Alternatives to China, like India, Vietnam, and Indonesia, are being explored more seriously.   Domestic Challenges: Regulatory burdens, energy policies, and skilled labor shortages are major concerns. 75% of respondents view local regulations as the biggest risk, up from 59% last year. Cybersecurity has surged as a risk, with 67% now concerned, up from 31%.   Trend Towards Relocation: Almost half (49%) have already moved parts of their value chain and plan to continue. 42% are focusing on shifting higher-value production areas.   Technology and Sustainability: Digital transformation is a key focus, with 72% of companies investing in production digitization to stay competitive in Germany. Additionally, 63% see artificial intelligence as a means to boost productivity and offset costs. Circular economy practices are also gaining traction, with 69% believing they can reduce dependency on critical raw materials and 66% expecting cost reductions along the supply chain.   Deindustrialization Concerns: Only 31% believe the government acknowledges or can reverse deindustrialization. A significant 86% desire more domestic investment and innovation. However, let's remain positive: The past two days we discussed with service leaders from 50+ leading machinery companies at the ISLA service leaders summit in Vienna about challenges and risks for our sector towards 2030 and even though the supply chains are under attack, competition is getting harder and harder everyday, we can build on the unique equipment our machinery companies are developing, the world looks at our unparalleled base of talented engineers and our customer service remains an unbeatable competitive advantage.   📢 It's crucial to stay engaged and discuss these vital topics. To foster this exchange, I will present our study at the “Tag der Industrie” (TDI) next Monday. Join us to dive deeper into these findings and collaborate on solutions. #SupplyChain #IndustryInsights #GlobalTrade #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #Deloitte, Cedric von der Hellen   🔗 For more detailed insights, read the full report and let's meet at TDI in Berlin

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🔥 Get exclusive access to the Product Discovery Cheat Sheet 🔥 with 26 Product Discovery Methods that will enable you to "build the RIGHT THING" and not just "build the THING RIGHT" for your users. At konversionsKRAFT AG, we collected the most relevant methods that we have used in order to help our clients build and grow their digital products - you can use this board to evaluate your status quo and select the matching methods based on where you stand. To get access, follow these simple steps: 1️⃣ Connect with me and Anastasia Shvedova 2️⃣ Like this post ❤️  3️⃣ Comment on this post ("Brilliant, I want access!") 🚨 Disclaimer: this is the first version of the Product Discovery Cheat Sheet and we are looking forward to your questions and feedback while you are using it. Please feel free to approach us any time with your thoughts! #productdiscovery #discoverycheatsheet #productexperimentation #cromethods #testing #experimentation #growthmarketingsummit #growthmindedsuperheros #productmanagement

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