Manufacturing as a Service

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Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) refers to the use of networked manufacturing infrastructures for producing goods on-demand. The customer initiates the production of goods by the manufacturing companies through MaaS, and the order assignment is fully automated. This allows the customer to avoid spending significant amounts of time searching for suitable suppliers with the right skills and capacities. Instead, they can use an efficient algorithm that selects the best possible supplier based on certain factors. MaaS also benefits suppliers by allowing them to focus on their core manufacturing business while handing over the administrative work of customer acquisition and order processing to MaaS. For more information, please refer to the team landing page on Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS).

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October 23, 2025

Telekom Data Intelligence Hub

Catena-X: Everything you need to know to get started and create value

Catena-X is the first trusted data ecosystem for the automotive industry. In this webinar, T-Systems experts will present the fundamentals, concrete use cases, and how companies can join step by step. Learn how to move quickly from pilot projects to scalable integration — with structured onboarding programs, certified solutions, and practical examples.

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October 8 – 10, 2025

Automotive Industry Action Group

AIAG IMDS 2025: Driving product carbon footprint, circular economy, and sustainable materials forward

Join T-Systems and iPoint at the AIAG IMDS & Sustainability Conference 2025 in Novi, Michigan, from October 8–10, where industry leaders converge to explore cutting-edge solutions for automotive materials compliance and carbon transparency. Discover how our joint PCF solution empowers scalable, secure, and verified emissions management across the entire supply chain — fully aligned with Catena-X and IMDS 15 standards.

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October 3, 2025

T-Systems International

Catena-X Supplier Day

Join us at the Catena-X Supplier Day in Detroit to accelerate your onboarding journey. Learn how Catena-X enables seamless supply chain data exchange, ensures compliance with new requirements like digital product passports and PCF tracking, and unlocks digital twin opportunities. With expert insights, practical onboarding support, and direct registration, this event helps suppliers connect once and scale across OEMs and partners.

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