White Paper on Industry 4.0

whitePaper | August 11, 2022

Industry is the backbone of growth and prosperity in Germany and in Europe. Around a quarter of gross value creation comes from the goods-producing sector. German industry is a global leader with its Industrie 4.0 initiative; its exports of goods and services make it a major contributor to job creation in Germany and in Europe. Some 5.5 million people were directly employed in companies in the goods-producing sector in Germany at the end of June 2021. Around 15 million of the 45 million jobs in Germany depend directly or indirectly on the goods-producing sector.

whitePaper | June 1, 2023

This rapid shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs has brought a huge opportunity for automobile manufacturers to scale up their EV production. However, this is posing challenges for automobile manufacturers, as they need to invest heavily in a short time span for EV design, development, manufacturing, selling and servicing infrastructure. There are additional challenges related to battery cost, supply chain complexities and manufacturing infrastructure. Contract manufacturing is becoming an increasingly important strategy for EV manufacturers.

whitePaper | April 28, 2022

The growing trade friction between Western countries and China encompasses numerous products and industries, but few more critical than semiconductors. Essential to all electronics manufacturing, the semiconductor industry has been in upheaval since the start of the pandemic and, given the industry’s concentration in Taiwan and downstream dependence on China, is likely to remain of subject of concern for the foreseeable future.

whitePaper | August 4, 2022

The manufacturing industry is undergoing an unprecedented digital-led transformation. This opportunity is empowering manufacturers to innovate with new products and services, accelerate top-line growth, create a superior customer experience, and streamline operations.

whitePaper | September 12, 2022

Today’s automotive industry faces a historical shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to battery electric vehicles (BEV). This shift is profound, dramatically altering the structure of the automotive value chain and the vehicle manufacturing process. This conversion occurs as the industry undergoes a digital transformation. The ICE to BEV project builds a 2020 CAR project on digital transformation by considering the implications of a transition in propulsion technology and a digital transformation in manufacturing for the North American automotive sector.

whitePaper | November 8, 2022

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Tier-1 and Tier-2 auto component suppliers and, the entire automotive ecosystem has been investing in R&D and innovation to tap into the opportunity posed by the future of mobility. But the fundamental requirement of quality, cost and delivery hasn’t gone away. By embracing a framework like TS 16949, companies in the automotive sector will be able to embrace Total Quality Management (TQM) requirements, even as they innovate and change at a breakneck pace.