Hannes evaluates to the bone

Here, miniature parts are produced that are often planned in Europe but "printed" in China so that they have a 1:1 model there for actual production. Skilfully used digitalisation and the Internet of Things ensure that the "thing" then works completely independently - that is the goal.

3-D printer in evaluation
Despite all the conceptual design and software development, at the end of the day there is still the procurement of hardware. Such a printer is needed. Hannes tested ten variants based on the requirements profile for the device and the budget constraints. He suggests three for the shortlist. With fancy CAD PowerPoint slides he wants to convince the management that they have to make a decision today, because the procurement - like everything else lately - has to be done promptly. The market does not allow any more time, especially since a lot has already been slept through so far.

Hannes presents euphorically, the listeners take note. At the end Hannes asks the question: What do you think? Actually, he would like a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of the devices and then a decision. The managing director remains silent, as do the others.

Actually, none of them know anything about it, but everyone should and wants to have a say. Suddenly the HR representative comes forward and asks whether the works council has already been informed? In response to Hannes' "No", everyone nods with relief: "We absolutely have to do that before we make a decision.

The management decides - not yet
One week later. Hannes has the consent of the works council. Same procedure, same result: first silence, then the marketing boss says: "In the market analyses, I'm still missing the outlook on potential markets in India. We absolutely have to have that." The scene that follows is also similar. Everyone is relieved that they don't have to make a decision yet, and agrees that Hannes still has to research "India" in the concept.

In the next two weeks, the scenery will recover. "We still need to clarify that we only use suppliers who meet the compliance requirements regarding child labour and sustainability. To do this, we would have to demand an official anti-corruption agreement from all of them."

Still not
Hannes does and does as told. The ritual recognizes itself, every time "only" or "we should" is missing, a week later new "deficiencies" appear again. Hannes is starting to get worried, not only are the customers running away, but the first machines in Shanghai are gradually coming to a standstill because they have neither orders nor employees.

Today is therefore something like a "final briefing". Hannes has spent the last few days going through everything again, checking it against each other and emailing all the members of the management team in advance to ask if there are any unanswered questions. He received no response from four of the five colleagues, and one person replied with "I haven't had a chance to read everything yet, but will do so by Monday".

And again not
Confident and in good spirits, Hannes presents the improved, meanwhile completely watered-down evaluation concept for the eighth time today. He knows the reaction. No one grumbles. Finally, the Managing Director says: "You can't be serious about

"Hannes presents euphorically, the audience takes note."

present this to us now as a definitive selection?" In response to Hannes' "yes, but" he simply says: "Hannes, now take a look at the logo. It's in the top right-hand corner of your presentation and we have clearly and unmistakably stated in our CI-CD guidelines that the logo should always be in the bottom left-hand corner. I expect a correction."

Maybe never
So Hannes goes on his way satisfied with the feeling that one day the world will be filled with beautiful logos and anti-corruption agreements.
from the evil market.