Here's what Principal xpts4xlnc Consultant Jürgen Thurner sees as the key trends in 2022. In this interview we dig into those predictions a little deeper. "When I look back on the year 2021 and the topics that defined industry and the economy in that year, the question that automatically comes to mind is what the defining topics will be in 2022.
From today's perspective, I can identify three areas:
1. Supply Chain shortages (especially for electronic components) - In the industry, 2021 was characterized by supply bottlenecks for electronic components, which led to significantly reduced production and long delivery times for products and goods in many sectors of the industry. I believe that these supply bottlenecks will settle in 2022. However, the increased supply capability of components manufacturing is also offset by very high orders from customers. There is a great risk of a bullwhip effect kicking in here, which could last for the next two years. This calls for cautious action by the players involved and maximum transparency and open communication along the entire value chain.
2. Sustainability / Strive for Climate Neutrality - With legislative initiatives or already passed laws such as the European Green Deal or the German Supply Chain Act, all companies will sooner or later face new requirements. For example, the German Supply Chain Act comes into force on Jan. 1, 2023, which means that the companies initially affected will have to define, initiate and implement all measures in 2022 to meet the requirements from Jan. 1, 2023 onwards. This also has a direct impact on the entire value chains of these companies.
3. Cyber-attacks increasing - In 2023, cyber-attacks - especially so-called ransomware attacks - on medium-sized companies will continue to increase, as this no longer requires greater technical expertise on the part of the attackers. According to the German Federal Criminal Police Office, ransomware attacks can be purchased as a service from organized crime, which is now professionally structured, for USD 360-500 per week. CCaaS - Cybercrime as a Service is the new normal."
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