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Better customizability of products up to lot size one is one of the most revolutionary changes arising as a result of Industry 4.0. While many industrial companies are still unsure of how they will tackle customized manufacturing, for 45 percent of companies, this is already the driving force behind digital transformation. The pioneer when it comes to lot size one is the field of mechanical and plant engineering. In this sector, two thirds of companies are already pursuing this new level of customization, as shown by the results of the third Germany Industry 4.0 Index. For this study, a total of 277 industrial companies were surveyed in Germany for the Staufen management consultancy.

Industrial companies in Germany have recognized that the service business is becoming increasingly significant in the face of the digital transformation. Staufen AG’s “Lean Service 2016” study shows that more than 90 percent of companies feel that industrial service is essential to their success. However, many companies have not put a clear strategy in place to develop a stable service business.

Corruption scandal, negative economic growth – Brazil’s descent seems to be stopped. Germany and other countries should pay more attention to the important production location and trading partner.

A lack of knowledge at the management level is the biggest hurdle when it comes to digitally transforming German industries. Three out of four companies lament their managers’ lack of digital know-how. This ratio has only decreased slightly in the last twelve months. It is important that this knowledge gap be closed more quickly than ever. There is an increased urgency for managers to lead their employees into the digital future. However, up to this point, many do not think highly of their managers. This according to the results of the third German Industry 4.0 index. A total of 277 industrial companies and 1,000 employees were surveyed in Germany for the Staufen management consultancy.

Staufen continues its trajectory of growth and stays on course for the future. By founding Staufen Digital Neonex GmbH in Stuttgart and locating the headquarters of Staufen Americas in Mexico, Staufen AG is, as of now, in an even better position when it comes to the current megatrends, digitalization and globalization.

Staufen Polska is proud to announce that Mr. Grzegorz Gawronski will be the new CEO, starting in December 2016.

German mechanical engineering companies approach 2017 with optimism. According to the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), an end of stagnation is in sight. The continuous improvement of processes together with a change in leadership culture within companies is producing an increasingly positive effect. In addition, the around 100 senior managers and industry experts attending the Staufen AG Mechanical Engineering Congress agreed that interconnectedness and digitalization offer enormous opportunities for successfully facing future challenges.

On Tuesday night the Consultancy company Staufen has been awarded again with the „Best of Consulting“ prize by „Wirtschaftswoche“. They could also inscribe themselves with their customer Max Holder GmbH in the winner list on the renowned “Manufacturing Excellence Award” a few days ago. With this two awards, the consultancy company was able to win three top-of-the-class awards this year. In spring Staufen AG was already elected one of the best consultancy companies in Germany by the famous “brand eins” study.

The German plant construction and mechanical engineering companies are still betting on classical service features – they don’t use the innovation potential from the digitalization as optimally as possible. Just about every tenth company pursues consequently a proactive line, checks continuously mechanical processes form their customers and intervenes before trouble causes a machine shutdown. This is what the study “Industrial service in management consultancy” by Staufen AG shows. 154 companies from the plant construction and mechanical engineering industry were asked.