Volatile markets and rapid product changes place high demands on production flexibility.
Increasing product variants increase costs and inhibit innovation and adaptability.
Inaccurate sales forecasts hinder efficient capacity management and productivity increases.
A shortage of skilled workers and investment barriers are hampering personnel planning and expansion projects.
High energy prices and operating costs require targeted measures to increase efficiency.
Machine breakdowns lead to considerable production losses, and preventive maintenance is often not established.
A lack of real-time data, data silos and poor data quality make it difficult to make well-founded decisions.
A lack of expertise and a shortage of IT specialists are slowing down technological development.