How does awareness of digitalization arise in SMEs?
In episode 61, Jan Veira discusses with Anja Simon how to generate enthusiasm for the topic of Industry 4.0 among the general public. Anja Simon, CEO of LNI 4.0 (Labs Network Industry 4.0), first explains what Industry 4.0 is, how LNI 4.0 is structured and what the aim of the association is. She then discusses with Jan Veira why there is a need for much more educational work on digitalization and Industry 4.0 in Germany in particular and in which countries more knowledge transfer has already taken place in this regard. The episode highlights the barriers that are still preventing us in Germany from achieving greater openness towards digitalization among the population. At the end of the episode, approaches, ideas and tips are also shared to get people and companies excited about digital topics and Industry 4.0.
Timeline:
- 00:00 - 00:26 Intro
- 00:26 - 02:06 Introduction to the topic
- 02:06 - 06:33 Introduction Anja Simon
- 06:33 - 08:55 What is the LNI 4.0?
- 08:55 - 13:17 How can Industry 4.0 be described?
- 13:17 - 20:15 Why do we need awareness and knowledge transfer on the topic of digitalization and Industry 4.0, especially in Germany?
- 20:15 - 22:38 Examples of other countries where digitalization is progressing faster and is better accepted
- 22:38 - 25:13 What obstacles still exist in Germany to achieving openness to Industry 4.0 among the population?
- 25:13 - 28:43 How can we reach people outside our "digitalization bubble"?
- 28:43 - 31:00 3 things managers should know about the transfer of Industry 4.0 to the population
- 31:00 - 33:58 Recommendations for exciting podcasts/books/blogs on the topic
- 33:58 - 34:20 Outro
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