Over the course of the past three weeks, we visited five organizations across Europe and gained incredible insights into how each uses data to carry out its missions and shape its future.
Our journey began in Dresden, Germany, where we visited a Volkswagen transport factory and learned about how the company integrates data in its journey toward sustainability through the production and transformation of electric vehicles. Volkswagen's data-driven approach was evident in multiple areas of production, including improving the efficiency of its cars and gathering information on its customers' needs.
Our next stop was the Airbus operations stationed in Hamburg, Germany. There, we learned about how Airbus prioritizes safety innovation in aviation with its data-driven approaches, such as its strategies to improve the use of the black box in aircraft and its efforts to prevent leading causes of accidents.
Our tour of the heineken experience in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, helped us understand how Heineken utilizes data to improve quality control and increase efficiency and sustainability in such a highly competitive beer industry. We discovered that Heineken was the first to use the Lizide refrigeration machine, which allowed for the mechanical production of ice.
Our tour of the Chocolate Nation, the largest Belgian chocolate museum in Antwerp, Belgium, was one of a kind. Not only did we learn about the chocolate-making process from beginning to end, but we also tried the various flavors of chocolate the factory produces. Moreover, we found out that the Belgian chocolate industry is working towards decreasing its carbon footprint by investing in solar energy sources.
Lastly, we toured the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO aims to maintain global and international peace. It uses data to decide which peace-promoting projects related to education, culture, and science to pursue or conclude.
How can data be used to shape the future of these organizations and more? Share your thoughts below!
As our trip concludes, I would like to thank Dr. Michael Erskine and Dr. Scott Siepel for providing us with a memorable and insightful experience!
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