General Electric's Strategy
Industry applications
New business models
IoT and Blockchain in Supply Chains
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How did GE's partnership with E.ON optimise wind farm operations?

By using software to connect turbines and enable real-time analytics and dynamic control

100

What is Norfolk Southern Railroad using GE’s industrial internet solutions to do?

To increase production and predict maintenance issues.

100

What does GE charge in its partnership with E.ON, based on their wind farm performance?

A percentage of the customer’s incremental revenue

100

How can IoT improve the efficiency of a supply chain?

By providing real-time data for inventory tracking, predictive maintenance, and optimising delivery times.

200

What type of business model did GE embrace to tie revenue to customer performance improvements?

Outcomes-based business model

200

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) uses the industrial internet to do what?

To optimise fuel use in gas turbines

200

What is GE's approach to capturing value from its customers' operational data?

By integrating analytics and charging for improved performance or reduced costs, e.g., in wind farm operations

200

What is a key benefit of using blockchain in supply chains for data management?

Immutable records that enhance transparency and reduce fraud.

300

What is the name of GE's common software platform used to enable industrial internet capabilities?

Predix

300

Which company is using predictive analytics to optimise operations and reduce unplanned downtime in its wind turbine fleet?

GE with its wind farm projects

300

In GE’s new business model, what is the customer relationship focused on?

Providing long-term value through predictive and data-driven solutions

300

How does blockchain’s decentralised nature benefit supply chain management, especially in sectors like finance or healthcare?

It reduces reliance on central authorities, improving trust, security, and reducing operational costs.