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  • E-Procurement - No success without user-centric implementation

    Without a consistent alignment to the requirements of all stakeholders, an implementation of e-procurement tools cannot be successful. This field report describes the things that are necessary before, during and after an implementation to gain user support and secure it in the long term.

    ProcurementTino Lichtenberg5 minutes

  • From digital to X-Day - Analog meetings for community building

    The article takes as its starting point what the digital transformation is doing to society. The profound changes in which we find ourselves are hardly comprehensible for the individual. There is therefore a need for analog exchange and for learning from one another. Individuals are increasingly coming together in real places where they can meet and, in exchange with others, master the digital transformation and identify spaces for action. A spirit of openness characterizes exchange and learning from and with others. Simple and repeatable forms have emerged that can be applied without effort - for example, X-Days.

    AdvancedDr.Ursula Meyerhofer Fahlbusch9 minutes

  • Will my innovation be a success? - 3 Methods for evaluating innovations

    Innovations are one of the key drivers for the growth and survival of companies. However, as various studies show, there is a very high probability that an innovation idea will not fulfill the goals associated with it. For example, between 70 and 90% of all newly launched products fail. Almost 2/3 of all startup investments lose money. According to a recent study by CB Insights, one of the main reasons for the failure of startups is that there was no sufficient market need for the developed solution. In view of these figures, the following will first show why the classic approach of creating a business plan is not sufficient or can even be a waste of time and resources. Subsequently, the Bayes theorem, innovation options and Monte Carlo simulations are presented as three powerful but simple methods for evaluating the chances of success of innovations in the early development phases.

    InnovationDr. Marcus Liehr13 minutes

  • Marketing Automation Tools - The most important functions at a glance

    Marketing automation allows companies to launch highly relevant omni-channel campaigns with little effort. The range of functions offered by current software solutions can sometimes be overwhelming. In this article, we would like to explain the most important functions and their future significance.

    Digital MarketingLauri Kurki7 minutes