@misc{BerneisWinklerAbdelkafi, author = {Berneis, Moritz and Winkler, Herwig and Abdelkafi, Nizar}, title = {Insights from interviews with German supply chain managers: a study of supply chain transformations and emerging issues}, series = {Procedia Computer Science}, volume = {Vol. 232}, journal = {Procedia Computer Science}, issn = {1877-0509}, doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2024.01.106}, pages = {1079 -- 1088}, abstract = {To investigate current trends and challenges related to supply chain management in Germany, we conduct an interview-based study involving 16 experts. The study focuses on three areas: supply chain transformations, software challenges, and the adoption of emerging technologies. Supply chain transformations are influenced by increasing supply chain complexity, the growing prevalence of e-commerce, and the increased importance allocated by customers to trust and transparency. Complexity is, in part, due to disruptions caused by policy responses to the pandemic and to software challenges in terms of the adaptability of ERP systems and the cybersecurity of cloud-based solutions. This study is relevant for practitioners, as it sheds light on pressing issues in supply chain management, and for researchers as it uncovers potential topics that require further research in the future.}, language = {en} } @misc{AbdulghaniWinklerAbdelkafietal., author = {Abdulghani, Tamer and Winkler, Herwig and Abdelkafi, Nizar and Lange, Hans-R{\"u}diger}, title = {Paving the Green Path: a Maturity Model for Digital Decarbonization}, series = {Procedia CIRP}, volume = {130}, journal = {Procedia CIRP}, issn = {2212-8271}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.10.201}, pages = {1020 -- 1027}, abstract = {Digital transformation has been employed across all industries to enhance business operations. Its potential lies in optimising existing business models and creating innovative ones based on various technologies, making them fit for the future by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fulfilling future decarbonization goals. In order to ensure a successful digital transformation towards decarbonization, managers have to assess the capabilities of their organisation and competently oversee their journey by defining a clear path employing digital maturity models. For this purpose, the analysis focused on published literature concerning digital maturity models developed to guide organisations in navigating their digital transformation journey. A systematic literature review of 36 selected digital maturity models is presented in this paper. These models overlook decarbonisation measures and focus solely on demonstrating digital capabilities, efficiency and profit growth. Therefore, a maturity model for digital decarbonization encompassing dimensions of decarbonization goals, business model innovation, customers and suppliers, products and services, employees, collaboration, processes and activities, data, and IT-infrastructure, -security and -technology has been developed. It assists organisations in reducing their carbon footprint by strategically and effectively leveraging digital technologies. The proposed model has five maturity levels: assess and align, engage and refine, innovate and collaborate, optimize and personalize, and transform and decarbonize. This paper aims to assess the current level of digital decarbonization and determine the position of the organizations. Additionally, it endeavours to identify the specific opportunities for growth that digitalization presents, thereby enabling the creation of a new digital carbon-free existence.}, language = {en} } @misc{LamannWinklerLangeetal., author = {Lamann, Arian and Winkler, Herwig and Lange, Hans-R{\"u}diger and Abdelkafi, Nizar}, title = {Identification and analysis of barriers in co-innovation projects in the manufacturing and energy industry}, series = {Procedia CIRP}, volume = {130 (2024)}, journal = {Procedia CIRP}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, issn = {2212-8271}, doi = {10.1016/j.procir.2024.10.248}, pages = {1334 -- 1339}, abstract = {Innovation is critical to a company's growth in today's competitive environment. Co-innovation projects, where companies pool resources, represent a promising way to achieve this goal. This study, based on a focus group of industry experts from the manufacturing and energy sectors, aims to identify the challenges of such collaborations and propose suitable solutions. The study relies on the innovation phase model and identifies several obstacles such as short technology lifecycles, data management overload, and organizational shortcomings in co-innovation projects. Effective management, communication and intellectual property (IP) can be a significant challenge in co-innovation projects, particularly due to uncertainties surrounding the release of sensitive data and inadequate contractual support. Uncoordinated communication can also result in project delays or failure. Furthermore, the absence of access protocols for online applications presents risks such as unauthorized access and document change tracking issues, further complicating complex engineering projects. Despite the availability of digital providers, many of them still require physical platforms for efficient innovation projects due to insufficient support for e.g., data management and caused by communication limitations. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the urgent need for research on co-innovation projects and recommends a collaborative framework to address the complexities triggered by this kind of projects and increase collaboration effectiveness.}, language = {en} } @incollection{WinklerTomenendalAbdelkafietal., author = {Winkler, Herwig and Tomenendal, Matthias and Abdelkafi, Nizar and Lange, Hans-R{\"u}diger}, title = {Managing the coal exit in a mining region - Strategic landscape design and niche management for a sustainable socio-technical regime in Lusatia}, series = {Strategic management and sustainability transitions - Theory and Practice}, booktitle = {Strategic management and sustainability transitions - Theory and Practice}, editor = {Zhang, Michael}, edition = {1st Edition}, publisher = {Routledge}, address = {New York}, isbn = {9781003329909}, doi = {10.4324/9781003329909-7}, pages = {83 -- 118}, abstract = {In the course of the European Green Deal, which defines the goal of "no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050" (European Commission, 2019, p. 2) and a supply of "clean, affordable and secure energy" (p. 3), the European energy sector needs a rapid and significant sustainability transition. In Germany, the federal government has accordingly decided to phase out energy production from lignite-fired power plants by 2038 at the latest. Most affected regional ecosystems in Germany are the Lusatia mining region (Lausitzer Revier), the Rhenish mining region (Rheinisches Revier) and the Middle German mining region (Mitteldeutsches Revier). In these regions, fundamental sustainability transitions have to take place.}, language = {en} } @misc{LamannWinklerAbdelkafietal., author = {Lamann, Arian and Winkler, Herwig and Abdelkafi, Nizar and Lange, Hans R{\"u}diger}, title = {Software Architecture for Co-Innovation Projects}, series = {2024 IEEE International Conference on Technology Management, Operations and Decisions (ICTMOD)}, journal = {2024 IEEE International Conference on Technology Management, Operations and Decisions (ICTMOD)}, isbn = {979-8-3503-6736-2}, issn = {2372-7268}, doi = {10.1109/ICTMOD63116.2024.10878172}, pages = {1 -- 6}, abstract = {Purpose Innovation is essential for competitive advantage and business growth and can be driven by approaches like open innovation (OI) and co-innovation (COI). Because of the complexity of innovation, traditional project management principles cannot be implemented to innovation projects. To deal with the complexity of innovation, software solutions can be used, especially to coordinate co-innovation projects (COIP). However, current software options only cover a few project phases and fail to address COI challenges comprehensively. Consequently, this study aims to develop a software architecture that addresses these gaps. Methodology The architecture was developed using requirement engineering. A focus group of ten industry experts used a canvas to determine specific requirements for producing companies. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify international requirements and global challenges. Finally, existing software solutions were analyzed to identify further gaps in requirements. These m}, language = {en} } @misc{LamannWinklerLangeetal., author = {Lamann, Arian and Winkler, Herwig and Lange, Hans R{\"u}diger and Abdelkafi, Nizar}, title = {Co-innovation tools, mechanisms and methods : status quo and potentials}, series = {Procedia CIRP}, volume = {134}, journal = {Procedia CIRP}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2212-8271}, doi = {10.1016/j.procir.2025.02.165}, pages = {514 -- 519}, abstract = {Co-innovation and open innovation are approaches to innovation management that are designed to stimulate innovation in organizations. This study analyzes technical offline and online support tools that can aid co-innovation projects by identifying appropriate functionalities. A systematic literature review and analysis of co-innovation tools reveals a lack of support, particularly in the areas of (i) intellectual property management, (ii) compliance and legal management, (iii) planning and analysis management, and (iv) performance and monitoring management. Physical toolkits show advanced development in meeting the criteria, while software solutions lag behind. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive innovation support tools.}, language = {en} }