Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering
Content
Industrial value creation is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digitalization, automation, and the circular economy. Linear production processes are evolving into interconnected, flexible, and sustainable systems.
Companies face challenges such as geopolitical shifts, new regulatory requirements, and rising societal expectations for sustainable and ethical production. At the same time, opportunities are emerging: new business models focus on resource efficiency, emissions reduction, and holistic product life cycles.
Technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are improving processes, transparency, and decision-making. To remain resilient, local production and diversified supply chains are gaining importance.
Companies must adapt their strategies to combine economic success with social and environmental responsibility. Sustainability is increasingly recognized as a driver of innovation and competitiveness.
(Paper available only in German)
Authors
- Boris Otto (Fraunhofer ISST)
- Philipp Hagenhoff (Fraunhofer ISST)
- Lea Krammer (Fraunhofer ISST)
- Katharina Hölzle (Fraunhofer IAO)
- Felix Bickert (Fraunhofer IAO)
- Benjamin Schneider (Fraunhofer IAO)
Partners
- Fraunhofer IAO
- BMFTR