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Check out Deloitte’s new report to learn how #SoftwareDefinedVehicles are poised to redefine the future of the automotive industry.

Check out Deloitte’s new report to learn how #SoftwareDefinedVehicles are poised to redefine the future of the automotive industry.

Check out Deloitte’s new report to learn how #SoftwareDefinedVehicles are poised to redefine the future of the automotive industry.

How are OEMs in the automotive industry dealing with the ongoing industry shift? What are they doing to develop, learn, and acquire new competencies? And perhaps most interestingly, what is preventing them from doing so? That’s what me and Marcus Skaric set to find out in our just-published master thesis titled “Driving Change: How Incumbent Automakers Orchestrate Learning in Business Ecosystems”. We found that OEMs are displaying an ambition to learn to a greater extent, but it has been put on the backburner and hasn’t been prioritized. As such, the majority of learning occurs spontaneously at the operational level and isn’t strategically orchestrated to any great extent. Also, legacy corporate culture and bureaucracy is the most significant barrier standing in the way of better partnerships and greater learning opportunities. The way forward for OEMs include four crucial areas of improvement:  • Achieving goal alignment between OEMs and their partners, both at the start of and during the partnerships • Embracing and facilitating a shift in culture to improve compatibility with partners • Re-thinking traditional ways of working in terms of static projects and teams • Prioritizing learning on a strategic level Huge thanks to our professor Johan Frishammar, our supervisors at KPMG, Michael Dunn and Artin Levin, and all those who participated in interviews, for making this thesis possible!  Here's a link to the publishing page for those who are interested: https://lnkd.in/gP4sDskV

#SwedishProductionTechnology Symposium Panel Discussion! We hosted a dynamic panel discussion on "Is there a winning concept for successful competence transition/development?" at the Swedish Production Technology Symposium. This panel featured prominent experts who shared their diverse perspectives on developing and transitioning competencies in today’s fast-evolving landscape. Panelists Included: Luca Costa, CEO, International Institute of Welding Joachim Härsjö, Technical Leader, Volvo Cars Per Norlander, Vice Chairman, Sveriges Ingenjörer [Engineers of Sweden] Maria Dollhopf, Programme Manager, KK-stiftelsen The discussion gave insightful strategies for continuous learning and competence development in industries ranging from engineering to life sciences. Experiences and best practices from leading international and Swedish organizations on nurturing a skilled workforce. The crucial role of educational institutions and businesses in fostering lifelong learning and ensuring the supply of competencies needed for future challenges were discussed. Luca Costa emphasized the importance of specialized training in welding and safety, reflecting on his extensive experience in the field. Joachim Härsjö discussed the challenges and innovations at Volvo Cars as they transition to electric vehicle production. Per Norlander highlighted the critical need for a competent workforce to sustain Sweden’s status as a tech-forward nation. Maria Dollhopf shared insights from her role in propelling university-level education tailored for working professionals, focusing on the intersection of academia and industry. This panel was a testament to the collaborative efforts required to meet the demands of modern industries and maintain a competitive edge through education and workforce development!

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for me as I conclude my journey with CNH Industrial. This experience has been one of profound learning and personal growth, filled with both challenges and triumphs. My proudest achievement was leading a diverse team of automotive engineers on the innovative project of modeling the performance and functionality of an electric tractor. This journey was significantly enhanced by the kindness of experienced CNH colleagues who were open to sharing their deep knowledge with us. While we faced challenges and resistance from some, the collaborative spirit within our team and the valuable contributions from these supportive colleagues fostered a rich learning environment. It highlighted the importance of merging fresh ideas with established wisdom, leading to new and innovative ideas and methods of working. While our vision wasn't fully realized within the short time we had at CNH, it has broadened my perspective and I hope it has similarly benefited others at CNH. As I move forward, I am looking for opportunities where I can continue to grow, contribute, and innovate, particularly in environments that value forward-thinking and the integration of technology into sustainable solutions. I am excited about the prospects of applying my skills in new contexts and am open to connections, advice, or opportunities from my network. Thank you to everyone at CNH for the journey, and here's to the next adventure, where I hope to further my exploration into the future of engineering and technology. #Engineering #Innovation #SustainableSolutions #CareerTransition #ElectricVehicles #Teamwork #ProfessionalGrowth #NewBeginnings

»Consumer choice is the ultimate measure of charging quality!« 🎓 Registration is now open for our new CharIN Academy GmbH training series covering: Market & Customer – Charging Choice and Quality! Three courses cover different aspects of the all-important topic of charging quality and its impacts on user choice. Each course can be taken independently of the others. 🔹 Beginner-Level: »The Public Charging Experience – A Global Overview« 📅 June 20, 2024 Gain insights into the significance of public charging across different countries and how charging behaviors are evolving. 🔹 Practitioner-Level: »Global CPO and EMSP Loyalty: What works and what not.« 📅 June 21, 2024 Discover key factors influencing customer loyalty and learn strategies to effectively position your offerings in the market. 🔹 Expert-Level: »How to scale innovation: Smart Charging« 📅 June 24, 2024 Learn how to prevent innovation failures and ensure product-market fit using agile methods, with bidirectional charging as a prime example. Your trainer: Axel Sprenger, Founder and Managing Director of UScale GmbH, a market research company specializing in e-mobility. ➡ Don't miss this opportunity to level up your skills! Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gYXZKT4e Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of e-mobility. ⚡ #CharIN #CharINAcademy #CCS #MCS #Training #emobility #Innovation #Charging #EVmarket #smartCharging

My recent interview on developing Digital Twin Technology for Green Ship Operations under the SeaTech project (SeaTech2020.eu) SeaTech2020 Consortium at The Motorship magazine is available online on pp. 36-37 (Now you can read the article !). #digitaltwins #digitalization #maritime #shipping #emissionsreduction #energyefficiency

Very relevant message from an #emobility #emotor designer: "traditional #permanentmagnet machines may not be the best overall option anymore" There is a need for more sustainable machines, less reliant on #rareearths. #copper and #induction technology have still a lot to say. Find more at https://lnkd.in/dbkDQrt7 European Copper Institute International Copper Association EIT RawMaterials MEITIM - EIT Raw Materials Academy Project

Too fast, too high - and definitely too far: Volkswagen and the Diesel-Scandal Despite originally pinning the failure on individual engineers, in our multi-year case study we uncovered profound systemic flaws within Volkswagen, the car-industry, and national and international politics and legal frameworks. Are you interested in a deep dive into one of the biggest corporate scandals in Germany since decades? Then check our latest case study: https://lnkd.in/eKBwe2Dr. Do not expect easy answers, but look forward to rigorous insights into the real story. Please remember: In the end, it turned out that Volkswagen has sold 11 million affected cars (fitted with defeat devices mainly in order to beat the laboratory tests) across the globe. The scandal had cost VW more than 30 bn€. HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management Maximilian Feser Deniz Sevinc Johannes Osterwinter Marie Brunel Julianne Maroteaux Ravi Bajpai Alexander Westerhorstmann Prof. Christian Strenger Hiltrud Dorothea Werner Andreas Meurer