Vertical Farming: Navigating Trends and Challenges in 2024
11. Okt. 2024
Vertical farming is evolving rapidly, driven by rising energy costs and labor shortages. At VertiFarm in Dortmund, industry leaders showcased innovative solutions, from energy-efficient lighting systems to advanced automation technologies. This article explores the latest trends shaping the future of controlled environment agriculture and how businesses can adapt to thrive in this dynamic market.
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Voice of Customer - how to make your B2B customers visible
07. Okt. 2024
While the customers undoubtedly are the most valuable good of a company, we frequently observe how companies settle for incomplete or obscure information or even complete ignorance of their customers’ needs and requirements, even struggling to compile an overview of their current customer structure. In view of strategic requirements, missed opportunities and overlooked threats in your business, this kind of neglect must inevitably create a healthy sense of unease. Yet there is a simple solution with multiple uses and benefits: Voice of Customer (VoC).
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Kunden im B2B besser verstehen: eine kurze Einführung
07. Okt. 2024
Kunden sind zweifellos das wertvollste Gut eines Unternehmens. Wir beobachten jedoch regelmäßig, dass sich Unternehmen mit eingeschränktem Wissen über ihre Kunden zufriedengeben - und dadurch Gefahren übersehen und Chancen verpassen. VoC (Voice of Customer) Kundenbefragungen und die damit verbundenen Folgemaßnahmen bieten eine einfache Lösung, um diese Lücke zu schließen, mit flexiblen Anwendungen und vielfältigen Vorteilen. SuP zeigt die Grundlagen im folgenden Video (in Englischer Sprache).
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The rise of Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries in Europe?
12. Sept. 2024
The global race for dominance in electric vehicle battery production has intensified, with Europe making strategic moves to catch up with China's lead. As the shift towards e-mobility has slowed down, the choice of battery technology plays a crucial role in determining the cost, performance, and sustainability of electric vehicles.
How will battery production in Europe develop?
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Take a step along the value chain in maritime news
12. Sept. 2024
Felix Richter from Schlegel und Partner - Your Market Insighters® visited the leading international maritime trade fair SSM in Hamburg, Germany.
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AI and liquid cooling in data centers
22. Aug. 2024
ChatGPT and other AI tools are transforming our daily lives. High-Performance Computing (HPC) as well as powerful GPUs and TPUs are needed to handle the complex computations. However, traditional air cooling has reached its limitations. What are the next cooling technologies?
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Strategic corporate planning: how to prepare for external shocks
12. Aug. 2024
Schlegel und Partner explains its five-step approach towards a strong organizational preparation for external shocks.
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Better be prepared for the unexpected: Umfeldanalyse und Wildcard-Szenarien zur Ergänzung des unternehmerischen Risikomanagements und der strategischen Planung
31. Juli 2024
Die klassische Umfeldanalyse ist ein Standardinstrument in der B2B Marktforschung und strategischen Unternehmensplanung. Zunehmende global relevante Krisen und die Auswirkungen unerwarteter, unwahrscheinlicher Ereignisse mit massiven Auswirkungen (Wildcards) machen eine Erweiterung des Instrumentenbaukastens der strategischen Planung notwendig.
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Wir sichern Zukunft - SuP Kooperation mit der Uni Warwick (UK)
31. Juli 2024
Ein internationales Programm der University of Warwick vernetzt im TeamWork 2024 Partnerunternehmen und Studenten aus aller Welt.
Die renommierte University of Warwick hat SuP für ihr internationales TeamWork 2024 Programm ausgewählt. In diesem innovativen Projekt arbeiten Studierende aus sechs Ländern gemeinsam mit ausgewählten Partnerunternehmen an zukunftsweisenden Aufgabenstellungen.
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Künstliche Intelligenz erlebbar machen – Trends und Entwicklungen auf dem 3. Heilbronner KI-Festival
04. Juli 2024
„Künstliche Intelligenz wird erlebbar“ hieß das Motto des 3. KI-Festivals in Heilbronn. Schlegel und Partner machte sich vor Ort ein umfassendes Bild
zum derzeitigen Stand der Entwicklung und Trends der Zukunft.
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In Zukunft volatil: Strompreise in Europa
19. Juni 2024
Die vergangenen beiden Jahre waren durch sehr starke Schwankungen der Strompreise in Europa gekennzeichnet. Verantwortlich dafür war nicht nur der durch den Ukraine-Krieg ausgelöste Erdgas-Schock, sondern auch der zunehmende Anteil regenerativer Energien. In Zukunft dürften sich die Volatilitäten noch deutlich erhöhen.
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EuroPUR Conference in Istanbul, Türkiye 2024
17. Juni 2024
Thorsten Leupold and Helmut Weldle from Schlegel und Partner - Your Market Insighters® attended the annual EuroPUR Conference in Istanbul, Türkiye 2024, the main gathering of the European Polyurethane industry.
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Vertical Farming in the Middle East: A Growing Solution for a Challenging Climate
06. Juni 2024
The Middle East is known for its arid climate, where agriculture often faces the harsh realities of limited water resources and extreme temperatures. However, amidst these challenges, a prominent agricultural technology is taking root: vertical farming. So now, the questions is: could this innovative approach defy the desert's limitations?
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Megatrends: powerful insights for corporate strategies
31. Mai 2024
Megatrends often force entire industries to realign their business models, technology fields and processes. Working with megatrends is therefore an indispensable tool for strategic planning.
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SuP global review of market opportunities and barriers in micro mobility
22. Apr. 2024
Schlegel und Partner took a close look at the global development of micro mobility and identified some interesting aspects.
But which vehicles fall into this category? The simple answer is that there is no universal definition for this term.
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Renewable Energy: Big Future for Tiny Pellets?
20. März 2024
Heating with wood pellets has become increasingly prominent in recent years due to cost-effectiveness, the availability of funding programs, and its image as a climate-friendly energy source. What is next for the mighty pellet?
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Schlegel und Partner bei der Eröffnung der Sonderausstellung „ALL.TÄGLICH!“ in Speyer
19. März 2024
Vergangenen Donnerstag wurde im Technik Museum Speyer die INNOspace Ausstellung „ALL.TÄGLICH!“ feierlich eröffnet. In Zusammenarbeit mit der Deutschen Raumfahrtagentur im DLR wird die Sonderausstellung präsentiert.
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Interesting days at JEC in Paris
14. März 2024
JEC in Paris is the leading global event for composites: insightful exchange on latest developments and trends, conferences and live demonstrations.Sustainability is a major topic, but what is it worth to us?
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Die Automobilindustrie steht unter Druck - Top 10 Fragen, die sich Autozulieferer stellen (sollten)
13. März 2024
Die Lage der europäischen Automobilindustrie ist herausfordernd. In besonderem Maße stehen Zulieferer vor wichtigen Entscheidungen, um ihr Geschäft in schwierigen wirtschaftlichen Zeiten im Rahmen der Branchentransformation erfolgreich zu gestalten. Wir blicken auf mögliche Handlungsfelder und die drängendsten Fragen der Branche, so wie wir sie bei Schlegel und Partner aktuell erleben.
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Schlegel und Partner im Verband für alternative Proteinquellen
13. März 2024
Schlegel und Partner ist jetzt Mitglied bei der BalPro, dem „Verband für alternative Proteinquellen“.Details
It’s Tea Time: High demand for biodegradable single-use tea bags
23. Feb. 2024
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. In Europe, 75% of all tea is sold in single-use tea bags. The increasing awareness of the damage tea bags cause to the environment and the human body has boosted the demand for less harmful solutions.Details
Schlegel und Partner GmbH ist erneut ausgezeichneter Arbeitgeber
29. Jan. 2024
Als internationale Beratung mit über 50 Mitarbeitern aus 19 Nationen kann SuP weiterhin seine Vorreiterrolle als Top Arbeitgeber in der Branche stärken. Sowohl FOCUS Business als auch kununu haben SuP mit fortlaufender Historie AUSGEZEICHNET!
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Reusing e-powertrain components beyond the Automotive realm
23. Jan. 2024
Can e-powertrain components (with the exception of the battery) find a new life beyond the confines of the automotive industry? At SuP, we recently delved into this intriguing question.
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Schlegel und Partner GmbH ist wieder Partner-Unternehmen 2024
22. Jan. 2024
ÄRZTE OHNE GRENZEN e.V.Mit 13.000 Euro unterstützt das Unternehmen und das Team mit persönlichen Spenden in diesem Jahr die weltweite medizinische Nothilfe der Organisation.
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Is Investing in Aluminum Recycling for the US Automotive Sector a Strategic Move Now?
16. Nov. 2023
While aluminum recycling gains momentum in the US, Europe remains the leader.
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Elektrifizierung der "Bus Welt"
26. Okt. 2023
Während die EU gerade die CO2 Ziele für Nutzfahrzeuge und den Zeitpunkt für das Verbrenner-Aus für Stadtbusse diskutiert (wohl doch erst 2035, nicht 2030), zeigten die Aussteller auf der busworld 2023 in Brüssel gleich eine ganze Reihe an Lösungen auf dem Weg zum emissionsfreien ÖPNV und Busreiseverkehr.
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Schlegel und Partner continues to take responsibility for its carbon footprint
19. Okt. 2023
Together with ClimatePartner, we stand for transparency of our carbon footprint, development of strategies and measures to avoid and reduce emissions, and the financing of certified climate projects.
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Vertical farming: approaching the future of agriculture
12. Okt. 2023
Vertical farming is revolutionizing the way we grow and access fresh food. The implications for sustainability are profound. By reducing land use, lowering emissions, and promoting local produce, vertical farming contributes significantly to a more environmentally friendly and resilient food system.
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What are the big trends and future challenges in the Food & Beverage industry
12. Okt. 2023
SuP attends the leading global F&B trade fair Anuga combined with the new format conference Anuga HORIZON. Interesting insights and food for thoughts to support the industry on future topics. From October 7, to October 11, 2023 one of the leading food and beverage trade fairs took part in Cologne. In total more than 140,000 visitors attends this event with more than 7,000 exhibitors.
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The European circular economy: challenges and opportunities for the construction sector
11. Okt. 2023
In its quest for long-term sustainable growth, the EU is focused on building up a circular economy – but what lies in store for the bloc’s construction industry?Details
Market entry strategies for digital tools in agriculture
08. Okt. 2023
Did you know that in agriculture nowadays not only plants but also data grow on a large scale? After all, modern agriculture is a high-tech business in which digital models play a particularly important role. For the success of such programs, a well planned market access strategy adapted to the specific situation is of high importance. In particular, achievable prices and expectations of potential customers must be evaluated.
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Aus der Welt für die Welt
26. Sept. 2023
Tor Leander hat sein Praktikum bei uns als international marketinsighter sehr erfolgreich absolviert.
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Praktikum bei Schlegel und Partner
12. Sept. 2023
In einem kurzen Videoclip geben aktuelle Schlegel und Partner-Praktikanten Einblicke in das Unternehmen und ihre Erfahrungen während ihres Praktikums.
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Sustainability @ SuP
04. Sept. 2023
Nachhaltigkeit ist seit jeher ein wichtiger Wert für Schlegel und Partner. In einem Video-Beitrag berichten Dierk Plümer und Thorsten Böhn, wie der CO²-Fußabdruck transparent und stetig weiter gesenkt werden konnte und was die nächsten Schritte sind, die Schlegel und Partner verfolgen wird.
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Fire prevention: the golden rule for the development of the right roofing material
27. Juli 2023
Hot, dry summers like the one in Germany right now always spark the fear of fire igniting in and around buildings. Fire prevention and the spread of fire thus play a crucial role in the development of the right materials for different types of roofing structures.
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Future of marine fuel: green ammonia and / or green methanol?
13. Juli 2023
Globally, shipping is responsible for emitting an amount of greenhouse gases equivalent to about one billion tons of carbon dioxide, or 2.89% of total man-made greenhouse gas emissions, as of 2018. It also accounts for about 15% of global nitrogen oxide emissions and 13% of sulfur dioxide emissions. This trend is still rising. With the aim of reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change, the shipping industry is currently exploring two options for future marine fuels: green ammonia and green methanol.
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The European energy crisis: have we weathered the storm?
28. Juni 2023
Over a year has passed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threw the world’s energy markets into disarray. Since then, prices have come back down with astounding speed. Now the question is: what can Europe expect for the winter of 2023/2024?
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Revival of glass as a sustainable packaging material for food
22. Juni 2023
For many years, the consumption of glass as a packaging material for food and for beverages stagnated or even decreased in many regions of the world. Glass was increasingly substituted by more lightweight materials, such as flexible plastic packaging
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Starkes SuP Team – großer Erfolg
14. Juni 2023
SuP holt Platz 2 mit TOR LEANDER beim BASF Firmencup 2023
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Key elements for implementing digital B2B customer interaction
13. Juni 2023
The success of digital transformation of marketing and sales, like any other form of organizational change, relies on the foundation of careful planning and a precise strategy. Three key elements need careful consideration when setting up solutions for digital B2B customer interaction: organizational embedding, choice of technology, and customer centricity – aiming for a suitable use case.
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Is China still a viable location for business growth?
17. Mai 2023
Despite ongoing discussions about decoupling tendencies, leading German companies are still increasing their investments in China. This leads us to the question: What are market opportunities in China, where can business thrive in the upcoming years?
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Battery cells: Is the round cell on the rise?
04. Mai 2023
Schlegel und Partner shares insights on battery cell types and explains why the round cell is predicted to gain higher shares in the future.
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Europe sets out delegated acts to define ‘green hydrogen’
26. Apr. 2023
For the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, using, among others, RFNBOs (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin), the targets are set by The Renewable Energy Directive (RED). RFNBOs are synthetic fuels that are produced from renewable electricity with hydrogen as a relevant example.
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Options for food production in challenging regions
26. Apr. 2023
Schlegel und Partner explains the potential of bioreactors for food production, especially in challenging regions.
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Driving dynamics: BEV powertrains make a difference
20. Apr. 2023
Often we reduce shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) powered vehicles towards battery electric vehicles (BEV) to range, charging power and time. But there is more than these apparent aspects.Depending on BEV powertrain architecture, propulsion dynamics can be designed to be much simpler and more sensitive than those of fuel-powered vehicles. Why?
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Road ahead for e-mobility requires advanced plastic material for automotive industry
19. Apr. 2023
The objectives of better performance and increased efficiencies for electric vehicles is driving the adoption of advanced plastics by BEVs industry. Any qualifying advanced plastic material is mainly assessed by its properties including flame retardancy, electrical isolation, cooling properties and thermal conductivity. These materials are also required to meet the relevant IEC standards.
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Turning garbage into gold
17. Apr. 2023
Schlegel und Partner explains the current status-quo and untapped potentials of waste as raw material.
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Bioreactors: Revolutionizing Food Production in GCC region
05. Apr. 2023
The GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) is a region, comprising the seven states Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, that faces unique challenges when it comes to food production. With a rapidly growing population, scarce water resources, and a harsh climate, traditional agriculture is often limited. However, in recent years, bioreactors have emerged as a promising technology for producing healthy food options in the region.
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Deutsche Biotechnologietage – innovations in biotech
30. März 2023
At the Deutsche Biotechnologietage (DBT) hosted in Wiesbaden from 28.03. to 29.03.2023, European as well as globally active players of the biotech industry met to exchange information about the current situation of the industry and latest innovations. In this context Schlegel und Partner gained insights into the current state of biotechnology and important future strategic moves. The keywords of the future are digitalization, a miniaturization of research, circularity and personalization of medical treatments such as cancer therapies.
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New standards: E-volution for future lubricants in e-mobility
22. März 2023
With the rise of hybrid and electric vehicles, the automotive industry is currently witnessing a profound shift in terms of e-lubricants technology. The BEV industry needs to develop its own standards for lubricants.
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