Working groups
- How will we deal with China as a competitor in the future?
China continues to keep the German mechanical engineering industry on its toes. On the one hand, China is the second most important partner for our industry, both in export and in foreign investment. On the other, however, the country has grown into a competitor of some concern. How will China continue to develop economically and politically? What does the “Made in China 2025” strategy mean for our industry? And what do policymakers and busi-ness need to do in order to face up to the challenge of China effectively? These are the questions we want to discuss with you. More...
- Climate-neutral mechanical engineering? Why? How?
At this year’s General Assembly, the working group “Climate-neutral mechanical engineering? Why? How?” will examine the issues and the different ways in which the mechanical engineering industry is affected. The idea is to highlight how companies can progress towards climate-neutral production and how they can address the challenges of customer and supply chain requirements. More...
- What benefits can your company gain from digitalization?
So far, many small and medium-sized companies have found it hard to assess the added value digitalization offers in terms of their yield and competitive position. Identifying and prioritizing areas of action is also a challenge for most. Together with you, we want to discuss the benefits that can be gained through digitalization with the right commercialization strategy, additional efficiency from digital processes, and new business models and platform strategies. More...
- Stepping into the future successfully – how I can get my staff ready
