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The new VUCA world leads to faster processes in companies, why the strategic planning for employee training has changed. The company Continental AG in Villingen therefore wants to introduce an LMS in shopfloor. The introduction of a new learning platform leads to a change in the learning culture. This paper aims to answer the research question: “How can a learning culture be created with the help of the introduction of an LMS?” Thereby barriers and success factors that promote a learning culture by using an LMS will be noted. To answer the research question, a qualitative research study was conducted. Based on conducted expert interviews, formed categories were used to answer the research question. The analysis shows that marketing of LMS leads to an increase in acceptance of the LMS. Created frameworks support continuous learning and by means of the defined strategy the implementation of independent learning can take place. With the help of the effectiveness and the implementation of the goals, the learning culture can now be measured and promoted. Further research could be to determine the influence of voluntary use on the learning culture.

This bachelor thesis is dedicated to the topic of insurance in the outdoor sports sector. The range of services offered by personal liability insurances, business liability insurances, association liability insurances and accident insurances were examined. For this purpose, all insurance terms and conditions available or obtainable in spring 2021 by companies organized in the German Insurance Association (Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V.) were compiled and examined for commonalities and differences. Exclusions, inclusions, and special features by the insurance companies were also considered. The results are presented in a tabular overview. As a result, it was possible to determine that in the case of personal liability insurances, coverage for all types of sports is basically provided by all insurance companies without distinction. Deviations can only be found in the areas of horses/riding, water sports and air sports. Only in this spectrum personal liability insurers each make their own offer, which can clearly distinguish them from their competitors. In the case of business liability, no generalized regulations could be identified, except that the respective business purpose is insured. Thus, specialized outdoor sports companies or outdoor events of other companies are insured. In conclusion, competition among insurance companies is likely to be most pronounced in business liability insurances. Association liability insurances lag behind these major liability areas because sports associations can obtain coverage from a major insurer. The offers by the insurance companies focus on the purpose of the association and are evaluated individually. With the exception of air sports activities, accident insurances indiscriminately insure all bodily injuries that occur as a result of an accident in a private context in outdoor sports. In general, outdoor sports activities of all kinds are always insured or can be insured through appropriate rate or contract negotiations.

Durch eine ständig wandelnde Unternehmensumwelt sowie der Komplexität der Globalisierung sehen sich immer mehr Unternehmen gefordert systematisches, effektives und effizientes Risikomanagement zu betreiben. Vor allem Rohstoffmärkte sind durch weltweite Wechselbeziehungen sehr undurchschaubar. Diese Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit der praktischen Anwendbarkeit eines beschaffungsseitigen idealtypischen Frühaufklärungssystems am Beispiel der Unternehmensgruppe bott herangezogen, welches die Preisentwicklung der Beschaffung von Aluminiumstrangpressprofilen in den Fokus stellt. Zudem wird analysiert welche Faktoren für die Treffgenauigkeit des Systems zu beachten sind. Die Forschung erfolgt anhand von Literaturarbeit sowie semistrukturierten Leitfrageninterviews. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass das modellhafte Frühaufklärungssystem ein großes Potenzial hat die Unternehmensgruppe bei der Beschaffung von Aluminiumstrangpressprofilen zu unterstützen, jedoch eine Kombinationslösung mit verwandten Systemen zielführender sein kann. Ebenfalls riefen manche theoretische Erfolgsfaktoren des Systems praktische Hinterfragungen hervor.

Advancements in digital technologies, such as the Industrial Internet of Things, enabled machinery manufacturers to develop software products that complement and enhance existing products, such as production systems. Some of these software products aim to improve industrial production by assisting users, primarily machine operators, with their work. Although it is essential for a successful market launch that the software product meets users' needs, some manufacturers have difficulties identifying them. This situation is because the interface of their software products to users, especially user input mechanisms, encounters shortcomings. Typically, user input mechanisms enable user input, such as feature requests, to occur, which ultimately can assist in identifying users' needs. This thesis investigates Syntegon Packaging Systems AG and their software product myShopfloor as an exemplary machinery manufacturer within a case study. The case study's findings exemplify that the contextual conditions in the business-to-business domain, particularly the food industry, and internal shortcomings present challenges in gathering user input to identify and meet users' needs. Therefore, this case study proposed and conducted a solution for improving the interface of myShopfloor. The solution started by conducting market research to identify user input mechanisms and tools used in the software industry. Afterward, the identified user input mechanisms were evaluated in a survey with Syntegon Packaging Systems AG employees based on their usefulness for myShopfloor. The evaluation of the survey resulted in selecting user input mechanisms rated as very useful by these employees. In contrast, a subsequent evaluation of the identified tools resulted in an appropriate combination of tools covering the selected user input mechanisms. Finally, an implementation strategy for myShopfloor was outlined as the last part of the solution. First, use cases resulting from each user input mechanism were described to illustrate how specific user flows could lead to user input. Afterward, an adjustment of the Scrum software development process of myShopfloor suggested how to handle and convert the emerging user input into implementable product backlog items. Thereby, this thesis exemplified how to improve the interface of software products by investigating and recommending a solution to myShopfloor. This example was then used for generalizing the results for other companies.