Siemens USA CEO on Adapting Business During Covid-19 Crisis

The video discusses Siemens' role during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its contributions to technology, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Siemens has been involved in pharmaceuticals and testing, partnering globally to develop reliable tests. The company has adapted to local conditions across the US, emphasizing the importance of local leadership. Siemens has also addressed increased energy demands, ensuring operational continuity. The video concludes with a discussion on Siemens' energy business and its commitment to supporting new policies and regulations.

How did Siemens adapt its business during the COVID-19 crisis?

• By focusing solely on air purifiers

• By expanding their portfolio to include PPE and medical devices

• By closing down all manufacturing operations

• By relocating their headquarters

What is Siemens' role in the pharmaceutical industry during the pandemic?

• Developing new vaccines independently

• Creating a reliable total antibody test

• Focusing only on air purification

• Manufacturing PPE exclusively

What approach did Siemens take to handle the crisis across different states?

• Centralized command and control

• Relocation of headquarters

• Decentralized local leadership

• Complete shutdown of operations

What surprising need emerged during the pandemic according to Siemens?

• Decreased demand for pharmaceuticals

• Decreased need for digital operations

• Increased demand for PPE

• Increased need for electricity

Where is Siemens' energy hub located in the United States?

• Texas

• Charlotte

• California

• New York

What percentage of Siemens' global footprint is represented by Siemens USA?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

How is Siemens supporting the US government in energy policies?

• By relocating their headquarters to the US

• By exporting all their energy products

• By helping understand the source of electric grid components

• By focusing solely on renewable energy