Open Innovation platform „MovingIDEAS 2.0“ for entire mobility and logistics sector offers stakeholders a quick and collaborative way to elaborate on innovations
BONN, Germany and BOSTON, Mass. – (September, 2013) HYPE Innovation, a global leader in end-to-end Innovation Management software, and one of the fastest growing global innovation solution providers, has been awarded the contract for the Open Innovation Platform „MovingIDEAS2.0“ by Deutsche Bahn. The open innovation platform for the entire mobility and logistics sector offers stakeholders a quick and collaborative way to elaborate on innovations.
MovingIDEAS 2.0 is an open platform available to everyone. Everybody interested in mobility and logistics is invited to use the platform. Ideas and inspirations can be submitted corresponding to the strategic innovation areas such as productivity, energy, working conditions, cost savings, noise, and customer comfort. The platform enables stakeholders to discuss and develop ideas across company boarders and a cross-functional level.
„We are delighted about the high level acceptance of MovingIDEAS2.0. Over 600 users have registered during the first three months of the idea challenge and have posted their ideas,“ said Gregor Huhn, Team Leader Innovation Management at Deutsche Bahn. „The platform is a key feature of our large-scale innovation strategy.“
MovingIDEAS2.0 is an initiative of Deutsche Bahn. MovingIDEAS2.0 was developed in association with innovation partners such as General Electric, Rheinisch-Westfaelische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen, Siemens, Bombardier and BVG, and aims at developing mobility and logistics solutions of the future.
„Deutsche Bahn is one of the largest mobility and logistics service providers and an innovation driver in the sector,“ said Dietmar Breyer, Chief Alliance Officer at HYPE Innovation. „The open innovation platform is an excellent example of how Deutsche Bahn and the other industry players maintain their leadership and recognition. HYPE is excited to support Deutsche Bahn with the HYPE platform to further enhance mobility and logistics.“
With the HYPE platform, organizations can implement a systematized approach to their innovation program, combining separate secure virtual communities, open portals, and private areas to make decisions and take action. HYPE’s solution enables innovation leaders to run challenges with single parties or multiple groups. At the same time, the software offers „ring-fenced“ collaboration with specific groups to protect intellectual property and partner relationships. The workflow engine enables tracking ideas from submission to business case development and implementation.
About Deutsche Bahn AG
The German railway (DB) offers mobility to people in Europe and transportation of goods all over the world. It operates and develops complex transportation networks. DB also develops sustainable concepts for sustainable traffic for passengers and freight. The company employs around 300.000 people. In its strategy DB2020, Deutsche Bahn puts emphasis on sustainable mobility and logistics. DB set ambitious goals to be achieved: profitable market leader, top employer and pioneer in environmental efficiency. Today, the percentage of renewable energy of DB“s energy mix amounts to 40 per cent.
HYPE Innovation is a global leader in end-to-end innovation management software. HYPE’s powerful platform allows organizations to engage thousands of employees in idea generation and collaborative problem solving. The company offers professional services to help clients focus on measurable business outcomes that can be tracked through to execution. Companies work with HYPE for the flexible products, the deep expertise in innovation management, and the long history of success with some of the largest organizations in the world. The client community includes global companies such as GE, P&G, Bombardier, Roche, Nokia Siemens Networks, Wacker, Daimler, Airbus, General Mills, Rohde & Schwarz, Knorr-Bremse, Schott, Bosch, Deutsche Telekom and many more.
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