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Factory of the Future – Michael Müller visits the podcast
Competitiveness through automation in cosmetics production
Michael Müller, Head of Production at MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP, was a guest on the Fabrik der Zukunft podcast to talk about digitalization and automation in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
The podcast “Factory of the Future” is all about the transformation and future viability of the manufacturing industry. Host Tobias Herwig talks to CEOs, plant managers, production managers, and innovation leaders from industry and technology about the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation. The focus is on topics such as digitalization, sustainability, new business models, and the role of leadership. Together with his guests, he attempts to answer the central question: What will the factory of the future look like?
The discussions offer practical insights, inspiring success stories, and concrete recommendations for action. The “Factory of the Future” podcast thus creates space for authentic insights and personal experiences from guests and becomes a platform for anyone who wants to actively shape the future of production and sees change as an opportunity.
The future of automation in small and medium-sized enterprises
How does a German cosmetics manufacturer manage to remain competitive despite high diversity and cost pressure?
Michael Müller answers these questions together with host Tobias Hertwig in approximately 30 minutes. The focus is on automation in production at the MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP: From classic systems to AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) to cobots and sophisticated IT integration, making production more efficient and flexible.
Michael Müller's conclusion is clear: “Those who invest specifically in automation today not only strengthen efficiency and productivity, but also ensure their future viability in a highly dynamic market.”
Automation is the strategic response of the MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP to remain viable as a manufacturing company in times of skilled labor shortages, cost pressure, and high quality standards.
How exactly the MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP is implementing this, what hurdles exist, and what role employees play in the process can be heard in the podcast episode: