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By adopting eco-friendly and digital solutions across production, operations, administration, marketing, and sales, businesses can reduce their environmental impact while enhancing and market appeal. Embrace these efficiency strategies to position your company at the forefront of the green economy. Embrace these strategies to position your company at the forefront of the green economy.

OUTBOUND LOGISTICS

Activities involved in converting the inputs into finished products and services. This includes manufacturing, assembling, packaging and testing.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Supporting and enhancing the product or service after sale, including customer support, warranties, repairs and maintenance.

OPERATIONS

The process of transforming inputs into finished goods or services, including tasks like manufacturing, assembling, packaging and testing.

MARKETING & SALES

Promoting and selling products or services through activities like advertising, sales efforts, pricing and managing distribution channels.

INBOUND LOGISTICS

Receiving, storing, and managing materials or inputs that are essential for the production process.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Company-wide systems and structures that support the entire value chain, such as finance, accounting, legal and organizational structure.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Recruiting, training and managing the company's workforce.

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Engaging in research, innovation and technological advancements to improve products or services.

PROCUREMENT

Sourcing and purchasing materials or inputs required for production.

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futureLAB

Infrastructure

RISE

Country: Germany

Focus area: Green, Digital

Expertise

Market areas:

Electronics

Plastics & Rubber

Machinery & Equipment

Building materials & Furniture

Type of technological solutions that can be tested in center:

Digitalization and Connectivity

Automation and Robotics

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Cyber Security and Digital Trust

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

Renewable energy technologies

Waste reduction and Recycling Technology

Energy-Efficient Technologies

Green & Sustainable materials

Carbon Capture & Storage Technologies

Description of center’s mission and objectives

The futureLAB at Pforzheim University is a driver of digital innovation. They research and develop solutions in the areas of AI, LegalTech, Cloud Computing and Process Analysis to help shape the future of business and society.

Description of center’s facilities and equipment

DFPF provides access to: Maker Space: For prototyping and fabrication. (Includes 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.) Coworking Space: For collaborative work and idea exchange. Creative Space: For workshops and project development. Video and Podcast Lab: For content creation and digital media projects.

The Design Factory Pforzheim (DFPF) fosters entrepreneurship and innovation through education, coaching, networking, and transfer activities. It provides a collaborative space for students, staff, and businesses to develop future-oriented solutions. Facilities: Maker Space (prototyping and fabrication) Coworking Space (collaboration and idea exchange) Creative Space (workshops and project development) Video and Podcast Lab (content creation) Key Equipment: 3D printers Laser cutters Other digital fabrication tools

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