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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T-Systems & BMW launch Catena-X supplier-to-supplier meetup series

T-Systems and BMW are launching the Catena-X Supplier-to-Supplier Meetup Series, a monthly, regional platform designed by suppliers, for suppliers. These meetups foster open exchange, practical collaboration, and peer-to-peer learning across supply tiers, helping Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers accelerate Catena-X adoption, share real-world experiences, and build trusted networks for the future of the automotive value chain.

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Sven Löffler

Aug 28, 2025

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AIAG-CX-VIP2025: Catena-X Hub North America VIP Immersion event

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Chris S. Langdon

Aug 22, 2025

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T-Systems is now Catena-X-certified for Company Certificate Management

T-Systems has been officially certified by Catena-X for the Company Certificate Management use case—marking a key milestone for secure and scalable data collaboration in the ecosystem. With our Connect & Integrate solution, companies can get started quickly and in full compliance, without technical complexity. The fully Catena-X-compliant infrastructure (CX-0135) includes features like automated expiry alerts, revocation handling, and seamless integration with internal systems. This helps organizations manage digital identities more efficiently and build trust across company borders.

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Andrea Garcia

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