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On December 3, 2024, the ICV Work Group Rhein-Ruhr met on the premises of the Infor Group in D\u00fcsseldorf. In addition to three interesting keynote speeches, the change in the WG management was made: Rhein-Ruhr succeeded Alexander Gro\u00dfh\u00e4user (since 10\/2015). <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Price escalation clauses in the industrial environment <\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Alexander Gro\u00dfh\u00e4user showed how companies can deal with volatile prices for raw materials and energy. Transparent models that simulate the effects of changing purchase prices on manufacturing costs can be used to find customer solutions that create stability and predictability. The exchange between the participants showed how differently companies deal with these challenges and which approaches have already been successful. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

AI as a topic for the future<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

In the afternoon, the focus was on <\/span>artificial intelligence<\/span><\/b> (AI). Frank Schlote from Infor introduced the participants to the far-reaching possibilities of AI. Although AI is considered a technology of the future, German companies are still lagging behind when it comes to its introduction. The discussion made it clear that the correct training of employees in dealing with AI – especially with generative AI such as large language models – is crucial. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Sebastian Fleischmann from Vaillant supplemented this insight with specific practical examples. His team has developed AI applications that make the company’s products more user-friendly and energy-saving. For example, AI can be used to identify inefficient usage patterns and optimize the operation of heating systems – a clear added value for end customers and the environment. The discussion about other fields of application, such as prescriptive maintenance, showed how versatile AI can already be used today. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Closing with setting the course<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of the day, the leadership of the Work Group was officially handed over to Elisabeth Herrle – a successful day full of new insights and impulses.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Key Learnings:<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Price escalation clauses <\/strong><\/p>\n