Siemens Focuses on Making Schools Safer

Barbara Humpton of Siemens discusses the rapid acceleration of digital transformation due to COVID-19, focusing on creating healthier environments in schools and hospitals. Siemens is leveraging technologies like HVAC improvements and digital twins to enhance safety and efficiency. The pandemic has highlighted the need for glocalization, producing goods closer to demand to avoid supply chain disruptions. Siemens is also exploring digital twins for emergency response, ensuring agile manufacturing and IP security through blockchain.

What are some of the key areas Siemens is focusing on in the context of reopening and educational infrastructure?

What technologies are being considered to improve indoor air quality in schools and manufacturing environments?

Discuss the importance of empowering employees in understanding emerging needs during the pandemic.

How does Siemens plan to adapt its manufacturing strategies in response to the changing demands of the market?

How has COVID-19 influenced the approach to manufacturing and supply chains according to the text?

What is the concept of 'digital twin' and how can it be beneficial in emergency situations?

What are the challenges mentioned regarding the protection of intellectual property in the context of digital twins?