Service & Logistics Summit 2014

This members-only meeting was on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence in Service” and hosted by Jungheinrich. As a leading global intralogistics provider, the company has been driving the development of innovative, sustainable products and solutions for all aspects of material flow for more than 70 years.

This meeting on the topic of “How best to enable the alignment and integration of local and global market support?” was members-only. It was hosted by Bystronic. Manufacturing laser cutting systems and press brakes with innovative automation, software, and service solutions, Bystronic is a globally leading technology company in sheet metal processing

This members-only meeting was on the topic of “Technical documentation and knowledge management in customer service.” The meeting was hosted by BHS Corrugated. The company is a global supplier of mechanical engineering, plant engineering, Lifecycle service and digital solutions for the complex requirements of the corrugated board industry.

This meeting on the topic of “Invoicing and accounting of purely digital services” was members-only. It was hosted by Burckhardt Compression, a leading global manufacturer of reciprocating compressors for the oil, gas, and chemical industries as well as other areas in which gases need to be compressed.

Manufacturers can significantly enhance their service revenues and profits by unleashing the full potential of their installed base. To discuss how and identify the levers to increase aftermarket lifetime value, Caterpillar was hosting a meeting at the company’s Demonstration and Learning Center in Málaga (MDLC) in Southern Spain. Attendance was free of charge, but since the host provided insight into its product and service strategy, access was only possible for managers from companies which do not compete with Caterpillar in any of its businesses.

Quantum computers can solve problems that are intractable for even the most powerful supercomputers. To learn more about the technology and potential applications, we took a closer look at Healthcare, where quantum computing is going to open up unprecedented possibilities for diagnostics, treatment, medical care and drug development. This event was for all who are interested in the next major technological revolution – from both healthcare and other industries.

Sustainability is one of the hottest topics of our time, driven by the climate debate and new legislation. So it is time for industrial manufacturers to make their service operations and offerings more sustainable. And to think about how to help their customers minimize carbon emissions and maximize equipment efficiency thoughout the entire lifecycle.

Austria is the home of world-leading manufacturers which sell high-end products globally. But cutting-egde technology is not enough anymore. An excellent customer support, added-value services, and new digital solutions are imperative, too. At this Focus Day, leading Austrian OEMs shared their journey to best-in-class service and how they leverage the service business.

In the first edition of her webinar series, Professor Sabina Jeschke gave a brief and an easy-to-understand overview about Quantum Computing. This technology brings vast processing power within the next few years. But what is this power good for? With her guests, Sabina talked about where Quantum Computing can be of use as from 2025.

It was an honor to have Professor Sabina Jeschke, former Member of the Management Board for Digitalization and Technology at Deutsche Bahn AG, as the keynote speaker of this webinar. She is second to none when it comes to talking about why and how AI is setting the stage for next generation service and maintenance.

Attendees learned from the German manufacturers Heidelberg and KSB how non-Chinese manufacturers can differentiate themselves through aftersales service from their domestic competitors. An overview about the business environment for international manufacturers was given by Deloitte China.