An interview with Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Jähnert, managing director of bwcon GmbH
TRANSFER magazine asked Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Jähnert, the managing director of bwcon, an enterprise in the Steinbeis Network, why transfer between companies is becoming more and more important as a …
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“Companies need to leave their comfort zone and establish new ways of thinking about things!”
Not Possible Without Communication!?
Interpersonal communication as a prerequisite for successful intercompany transfer
Connecting and keeping others informed are the most important forms of social interaction. Exchanging ideas with others, sharing what you know, and learning from one another are central components of a …
“The process of transfer between companies opens the door to something new”
An interview with Dr. Jonathan Loeffler, CEO of Steinbeis 2i GmbH
Dr. Jonathan Loeffler is the CEO of Steinbeis 2i GmbH and an expert when it comes to intercompany transfer at an international level. In an interview for TRANSFER magazine, …
Understanding and Achieving Digital Transformation
A key prerequisite for successful projects: collaboration
Everyone is talking about digital transformation these days, but introducing digital solutions in practical terms is often more difficult than people think. Transformation is not just about technical solutions; the nuts and bolts …
“Interpersonal factors should not be underestimated”
An interview with Dr. habil. Gernot Barth and Bernhard Böhm, directors of the Steinbeis Consulting Centers for Mediation of Business in Leipzig and Vienna
The intercompany transfer process usually revolves around the sharing of knowledge and technology. Dr. habil. Gernot …
Steinbeis Consulting Group Personal: Network Competence, Collaborative Advisory Services
Intercompany transfer à la Steinbeis
Steinbeis Consulting Group (SCG) Personal is an alliance of experienced experts from different Steinbeis Enterprises that deals with the topics of organizational development, personnel development, and competence management, spanning a wide portfolio of services. Its …
Applied Know-how in Additive Manufacturing
3D printing technologies require all-round support and broad-based knowledge
Although 3D printing has been becoming more and more important as an element of additive manufacturing in recent years, there are still a number of knowledge gaps regarding how best to …
SMEs on a Path to New Realms of Digital Technology
From IIC testing to the Micro Testbed
Digital transformation and the 4.0 phenomenon are a reflection of a whole host of changes, the impacts of which are still not understood, and as a result they are still largely new territory …
Micro Testbeds – Research and Application in New Ecosystems
The one crucial factor is trust
Digital solutions are everywhere now, bringing about fundamental change not only in value creation processes but also in entire business ecosystems. This is resulting in the emergence of new business models, a challenge that …
“Everyone involved derives benefit from collaboration”
Micro Testbed participants describe their experiences
The Micro Testbeds organized by the Ferdinand-Steinbeis-Institute (FSTI) allow companies to introduce and test solutions to the specific problems they face, working in partnership with other organizations in actual application scenarios. By working together …
The Digital Transformation Process at SMEs
Practical examples from retailing, the manual trades, service providers, and tooling and mold-making
Digitalization is leading to a variety of changes in industrial processes, resulting in new kinds of service. This is also bringing about changes in industrial value creation …
Three Success Factors Affecting the Introduction of Micro Testbeds
Selecting the right participants – trust – organization
What are the most important factors when it comes to the success of a Micro Testbed? How important is it to have a network for administration and organization purposes? And what is …