Simon Gese

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M.Sc.

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Gese

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simon.gese@unisg.ch

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Der Krise trotzen: Wettbewerbsvorteile in knackigen Zeiten
(2025-09)
Thomas Friedli
;
Ronja Hermann
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Simon Gese
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Julian Mundl
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Nemanja Novković
Type:digital resource
URL:https://item.unisg.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/HSG_ROOT/Institut_ITEM/02_Divisions/04_Production_Management/Projects/SMS/Der_Krise_trotzen_Wettbewerbsvorteile_in_knackigen_Zeiten_Whitepaper.pdf
URI:https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/124158
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Integrating Operational Excellence and Digitalization
(ETH – HSG Manufacturing Alliance, 2025-10-21)
Mark Grothkopp
;
Simon Gese
;
Evangelia Stathi
;
Florian Lang
Manufacturing companies navigate two often conflicting strategic initiatives: Traditional operational excellence and digitalization. While both target process improvements, they differ substantially from each other. Thus, a conscientious approach to the integrated management of both is required. This white paper investigates their integration across three levels: intra-program, inter-program, and individual level. The intra-program level examines the incorporation of digital tools and data within a single operational excellence program. The inter-program level explores the interfaces and potential overlaps between digitalization and operational excellence. Finally, the individual level considers the future ways of working of operational excellence practitioners, with particular focus on the digital skills and competencies they will require. Despite widespread recognition of potential benefits, successful integration remains an ongoing challenge. Companies continue to struggle with organizational silos, technical hurdles, and cultural divides between traditional operational excellence practitioners and digital experts. To fully realize the benefits of digitalization and operational excellence, organizations must adopt an approach grounded in shared goals that align operational and digital priorities, clear dedicated roles bridging both areas, and integrative processes that connect the programs rather than allowing them to run in parallel. Interpersonal relationships play an equally important role, fostering trust and collaboration. When these elements are reinforced by the organizational setup, the combination of digitalization and operational excellence is more likely to move beyond isolated pilots and deliver sustainable value. At the same time, the role of operational excellence practitioners is evolving. No longer solely process experts, they must leverage digital literacy, methodological expertise, and above all, change management skills. Likewise, the digital experts must develop beyond technology embracing process understanding.
Type:work report
URI:https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/124648
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St.Gallen Production Systems Platform Whitepaper 2025
(2025)
Thomas Friedli
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Fabian Klinkner
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Simon Gese
Type:work report
URI:https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/124955
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Swiss Manufacturing Survey 2025 - A national study
(2025-09)
Thomas Friedli
;
Ronja Hermann
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Simon Gese
The ninth edition of the Swiss Manufacturing Survey, conducted by the Chair of Production Management at the University of St.Gallen, analyzes the state of the Swiss manufacturing sector, current challenges and future industry trends. Despite facing weak growth and geopolitical uncertainties, the study reveals that Swiss industry remains globally competitive. Profitability stabilized in 2024, with many firms improving their operational performance and making progress with their digitalization initiatives. Overall, the study highlights Switzerland’s enduring strengths in quality, reliability and innovation.
Type:work report
Issue:9
URL:https://item.unisg.ch/divisions/production-management/english/swiss-manufacturing-survey-and-award/
URI:https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/124157

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