Annual
Report 2023
We are agile to ensure our customers’ innovation
Hans Noser and Michael Collasius can look back on an extremely successful 2023 as Chairman of the Board and CEO of HSE·AG.
Another major customer, the entry into CAR-T cell technologies, the launch of an OEM spectroscopy platform for liquid handlers, success in finding excellent talent and the high level of CSR activities right from the start are among the highlights of the year. Now that the diagnostics industry has overcome the post-pandemic dip, the outlook for the future is promising.
Principles, roles and iterations
The foundation of all agile methods is formed by four principles that were laid down in the “Agile Manifesto” in 2001.
Based on this, the SAFe toolbox (Scaled Agile Framework) defines how the teams and the iterative steps should be organized.
While the sprint iterations of the individual teams last a few weeks, the time frame of a program increment (PI) is a few months. At the end of a PI, there is always a testable product.
Prerequisite for agile working: mutual understanding
A key interface in an agile device development project is the handover to production. By definition, device production is not agile, but is based on clearly defined specifications and targets.
Finally, the procurement of materials and components must be planned for the long term.
Facts & Figures
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previous year: 33 %
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Agile in the organization and in mindset
Agile methods promise more flexibility. That is why they are ideally suited to dealing with the constantly changing requirements of analytical and laboratory equipment, even during their development phase.
Despite the obstacles, more and more companies have recently been taking the agile route. However, the process models must be adapted to specific conditions.
Sustainability is key
We take our responsibility for people and the environment seriously. That is why, for the first time, we are working with EcoVadis, a globally recognized assessment platform that evaluates the sustainability of companies based on four key categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
We are very proud to have received the silver award in our first attempt to be assessed by an external expert. At the same time, we are aware that there are areas where we can improve and we will focus on these categories in the coming year, while striving to improve in all relevant areas. With EcoVadis, we now have a process and a structured method to assess and measure our improvements on an annual basis.
Overall rating 60/100 points
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