AI to Go: The Körber Digital Blog

Are you ready to witness the future? Welcome to AI to Go, the blog that will take you on a journey through the cutting-edge world of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

At Körber Business Area Digital, we're on the mission to showcase the endless possibilities of AI and its potential to revolutionize the manufacturing and supply chain industry.

But we're not just here to provide information - we're here to spark your curiosity and ignite your passion for AI. With our team of experts and thought leaders, we'll dive into the latest breakthroughs and explore the intersection of technology and humanity.

So if you're ready to be a part of the future, join us on this exciting journey. Follow us for the latest AI news, insights, and perspectives that will keep you on the cutting edge. Get ready to be disrupted - this is AI to Go.

AI-Powered gamification: Elevating employee engagement

In today's competitive business landscape, employee engagement stands out as a critical factor for success. However, the stark reality is that a vast majority of employees are not engaged. Conventional approaches to addressing employee engagement often fall short in motivating and retaining talent. Gamification has the potential to solve the problem. Our expert Nick Retzmann, Chief Growth and Product Officer at vaibe, explains how.

The evolution of customer service: Embracing AI-powered support

Customer service stands as a cornerstone for maintaining client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships. With the rapid advancement of technology, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into customer support systems has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way companies engage with their customers. Read more about the potential of AI for customer service!

Why every Creative will be Creative Director in the age of AI

Ever since the rise of ChatGPT and Midjourney, the question has been: How will the working reality of creative professionals change? Is it really as easy to replace them as some people claim? And what impact will this have on companies that specialise in creation? Lasse Giese and Benjamin Nuebel from Crue provide answers from the inside.

Unveiling the power of AI to transform business management

In today's rapidly evolving business environment, maintaining competitiveness necessitates embracing innovation. AI stands as a force revolutionizing business operations, fostering innovation, and sharpening competitive edges across diverse sectors. Its implementation yields manifold benefits, but also challenges. Deep dive into the potential of AI in this article!

Scaling Venture Building in uncertain times with (Gen)AI

In recent years, corporate venture building has emerged as a favoured approach for fostering digital innovation within companies. The economic challenges of 2023 led many companies to scale back their venture building activities due to limited investment capacity. Our experts Alexander Schindler and Christian Nauhauser share insights how to scale venture building activities in times of uncertainty and limited investment appetite by leveraging (Gen)AI.

A(I)dvisory onBOARDing AI: A Strategic guide for the Board

In the fast-evolving world of business, boards are encountering unprecedented challenges by digital transformation, cybersecurity, and, most significantly, the rapid advancement of AI. As AI reshapes the business landscape, boards must adapt and engage deeply to steer their companies safely and strategically. Expert Christian Pobbig, Partner at H.I. Executive Consulting is sharing a strategic guide for boards.

Embracing a new era of work efficiency with AI

In the fast-evolving landscape of business, efficiency, optimization, and value creation have become integral elements, often synonymous with the deployment of AI. However, the real game-changer potential of AI lies not just in technological advancements but in a transformative shift in work processes, emphasizing the application and collaboration with AI. Our CEO Daniel Szabo shares insights and a guide about how to make a company AI ready.

The potential of machine learning: visual quality control in the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is subject to strict regulatory requirements to guarantee product quality and patient safety. There are processes to which this applies specifically, such as a 100% quality control of each product once filled in. But technical limitations and strict requirements can lead to the incorrect identification. Machine Learning can help to decrease False Rejects while uplevel the quality control and save costs. Our expert Dr. Mario Holl, Managing Director at InspectifAI explains how!

Can AI make Design Systems more human?

In the dynamic landscape of design and technology, Design Systems and AI have found common ground. While traditionally, design systems have been perceived as a cornerstone of design, providing a structured framework for maintaining consistency and usability, AI's influence is reshaping industries and revolutionizing how designers work and innovate bringing new opportunities to the table. Our expert Mafalda Joao de Almeida, Design System Manager at Körber Business Area Digital shares insights about the convergence of AI and human skills.

Leveraging AI: LLM-Powered Trouble Shooting Assistant for Machine Operators

Large Language Models (LLM) have proven to be instrumental in understanding and generating human-like text. Their natural language understanding capabilities make them ideal for the effective communication with machine operators. Our expert Niels Ruge, Head of Development and Operations Digital Solutions at Körber Business Area Technologies gives insights in how LLM-powered troubleshooting assistants support machine operators.

People and technology: Successful digital transformation needs both

It is not getting any easier to make the right decisions for your own company, in the face of AI quantum leaps, the need for digitalisation and increasing global complexity. Finding the right digital path is a challenge for any company and a headache for many IT decision makers. A Data & AI Maturity Model can help. Our expert Dirk Hofmann, CEO at DAIN Studios gives helpful insights in this article!

EU vs US: Joining forces in the AI race

In an era where artificial intelligence reigns as a transformative force, the EU and the US stand as two influential powers, each charting their unique course through the complex landscape of AI. Despite their common goals of enhancing AI's trustworthiness and fostering innovation, their approaches are quite different. Read more about the challenges and opportunities in this article!

How will AI affect software development?

The AI landscape is bursting with competition, and coding-oriented solutions are proliferating. While chatbots enable anyone to transform text to code or vice versa, the coding assistants integrate into a code editor and suggests snippets while you type. Will it soon eliminate software engineers? Our expert Stephan Schulze, CTO and MD at Project A is giving the answer in this article!

AIming for Trust: The European AI Act

The AI Act’s regulatory goals are undeniably commendable: Besides the free movement of AI-based goods and services, the AI Act shall ensure a high level of protection of health, safety and fundamental rights. However, AI technology and the AI ecosystem are still in their infancy which turns the object of regulation into a moving target as well as prone to over-regulation. Our expert Dr. Benedikt Flöter, Associated Partner at YPOG, gives an overview.

AI in Pharma: A new era of innovation and efficiency

Nowadays, everything is about AI, but the real topic in the Pharma Industry is reaching the digital maturity model - calculating organization's ability to create value through digital. Pharma companies must digitize their business models holistically on a long-term basis to be at the forefront of innovation and achieve the digital maturity - and AI can help. Kevin Hillmann, Chief Digital Officer at Körber Business Area Pharma, explains, how.

Navigating AI's ethical labyrinth: An essential guide for businesses

As businesses continue to exploit the potential of AI, it is imperative to comprehend the ethical considerations and future implications of AI's constant evolution. The ethical discussion around AI demands consideration of both its intended purpose and its practical implementation. Dr. Saara Hyvönen, Co-founder of DAIN Studios and Professor of Practice at the University of Jyväskylä, gives businesses orientation in the AI's ethical labyrinth.

How AI is changing logistics processes!

AI seems to be everywhere. But to really create value out of the usage of AI, it is crucial to analyze the different environments. Especially in warehouses, there are plenty of different data sources. So it is important to ask: When and where does the use of AI-supported applications lead to added value? Dr. Kerstin Höfle, VP Research & Development and Product Management at Körber Business Area Supply Chain, gives answers in her expert article.

Make GenAI a top priority!

Generative AI can give employees superpowers to work more productively and creatively. CEOs must not leave this development to chance, but must make it a top priority. There are different options for the use of AI in business. Dr. Niko Mohr, partner at McKinsey, explains them in this article.

Open Innovation is also about to be AI-driven

Corporates are changing the way they innovate. AI is not just eating the world as we know it. It is also about to take over innovation and the new world we are building. Alberto Onetti, Chairman at Mind the Bridge, explains, how AI is changing open innovation.

Crack the code to employee engagement: Supercharge motivation with AI and game mechanics

Did you know that 81,396 hours is the number of hours a person spends at work in their life? And Gallup states that 60% of people are emotionally detached at work and 19% are miserable. Our expert Tiago Sottomayor, CTO at vaibe explains, how organizations can create a better and positive work environment and foster a sense of purpose and drive By incorporating game mechanics and leveraging AI technologies,

From research to reality: How AI is changing everything

Explore the future of AI and its impact on various industries with Körber Business Area Digital. From scientific research to manufacturing technology, learn about the innovative applications of AI and its role in shaping the future.

How AI can kickstart the fight against climate change

AI has the potential to drive sustainability in general, but also in manufacturing by optimizing processes, developing more sustainable products, and implementing predictive maintenance solutions. By investing in AI, companies can reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and prolong the life of equipment, ultimately leading to a more sustainable future.

Industry 5.0 vs. Industry 4.0: Is the future already the present?

Join Körber Business Area Digital in exploring the impact and evolution of Industry 4.0 and industry 5.0 on the future. Discover how technological advancements are being used to improve human productivity and address global issues.