Publications
Publications
- November 2017
- HBS Case Collection
The Digital Factory – Siemens: Electronic Works Amberg
By: Rajiv Lal and Scott F. Johnson
Abstract
The Electronic Works Amberg (EWA) was Siemens' most advanced factory. The plant built industrial automation equipment using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. Siemens was considering creating a consulting business for its manufacturing clients. Given the EWA's well-known expertise, the facility would be heavily involved in the consulting business. What was the best way for Siemens to operate its consulting business? What else could be done by executives at the EWA to improve their time-to-market and market share?
Keywords
Siemens; Internet Of Things; Industrie 4.0; Manufacturing; Consulting; Digital Factory; Ewa; Amberg; Electronic Works Amberg; Information Technology; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Applications and Software; Internet and the Web; Production; Manufacturing Industry; Industrial Products Industry; Technology Industry; Germany
Citation
Lal, Rajiv, and Scott F. Johnson. "The Digital Factory – Siemens: Electronic Works Amberg." Harvard Business School Case 518-054, November 2017.