In large parts of industry, data has been used for years to optimize production processes. Individual process steps are optimized, logistics efficiency is increased and waste production is minimized, usually under the buzzword “digitalization”. There are hardly any limits to the imagination within a company. The only limiting factors are the quality of available data, the resources for implementation and operation and the necessary change management. It becomes more difficult as soon as company boundaries are crossed, unless extreme market power puts one of the players in a position to force the release of data, all participants try to disclose as little as possible.

• Data-Driven Optimization: Leveraging data for fine-tuning production processes. How individual process steps can be optimized under the umbrella of “digitalization,” enhancing efficiency and minimizing waste production.
• Navigating Cross-Company Boundaries: How can companies collaborate effectively without compromising data privacy? Balancing transparency and protection will be a key takeaway.
• Shaping the Future Landscape: From CO2-neutral production to circular economies. Understanding the evolution of value chains and the role of collaborative solutions is essential for industry leaders.