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The new study by Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH Digital Justice Monitor 2025/26 – Digitalisation, AI & efficiency aimed to measure the level of digitalisation within the German judiciary, document the status quo, identify potential efficiency gains arising from the use of AI, and to highlight development prospects . A further focus was on cross-level cooperation and the resulting potential. The study is intended to systematically address the topics covered by the Digital Justice Summits organised by Wegweiser Media & Conferences GmbH Digital Justice Summits, and to underpin the discourse with empirical data.

The full results of the survey are available to download free of charge here.

The new study by Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH Digital Justice Monitor 2025/26 – Digitalisation, AI & efficiency aimed to measure the level of digitalisation within the German judiciary, document the status quo, identify potential efficiency gains arising from the use of AI, and to highlight development prospects . A further focus was on cross-level cooperation and the resulting potential. The study is intended to systematically address the topics covered by the Digital Justice Summits organised by Wegweiser Media & Conferences GmbH Digital Justice Summits, and to underpin the discourse with empirical data.

The full results of the survey are available to download free of charge here.

The pressure on the German welfare state shows no sign of abating. Quite the contrary: The debate surrounding the future of social security is more relevant than ever. The new study by Wegweiser and PwC Reform Meets Reality: Perspectives for the Welfare State of the Future shows how experts from the five pillars of social insurance assess the current social security system and planned political reforms. With a clear focus on current political reform plans and the question of what role digital technologies will play for social insurance in the future, experts and managers from all five pillars of social insurance (health, accident, pension, long-term care and unemployment insurance) were surveyed once again.

This year’s survey takes a comprehensive look at the need for reform in social insurance and situates it within the current political agenda. It examines how the social security providers assess the benefits and efficiency potential of digital technologies – including AI, automation and chatbots – and what role future technologies and innovation might play in the future. Another key focus is on the further development of IT infrastructures and cooperation between the providers, which are crucial for a successful digital transformation.

At the same time, the study analyses the requirements for leadership and organisation in the digital transformation as well as for modern staff development, which must equip employees with the necessary skills for the future.

You can access the findings here.

The pressure on the German welfare state shows no sign of abating. Quite the contrary: The debate surrounding the future of social security is more relevant than ever. The new study by Wegweiser and PwC Reform Meets Reality: Perspectives for the Welfare State of the Future shows how experts from the five pillars of social insurance assess the current social security system and planned political reforms. With a clear focus on current political reform plans and the question of what role digital technologies will play for social insurance in the future, experts and managers from all five pillars of social insurance (health, accident, pension, long-term care and unemployment insurance) were surveyed once again.

This year’s survey takes a comprehensive look at the need for reform in social insurance and situates it within the current political agenda. It examines how the social security providers assess the benefits and efficiency potential of digital technologies – including AI, automation and chatbots – and what role future technologies and innovation might play in the future. Another key focus is on the further development of IT infrastructures and cooperation between the providers, which are crucial for a successful digital transformation.

At the same time, the study analyses the requirements for leadership and organisation in the digital transformation as well as for modern staff development, which must equip employees with the necessary skills for the future.

You can access the findings here.

The study ‘AI as a Changemaker – Intelligent Automation in Government & Administration” examined, across five key thematic areas, how AI can act as a strategic lever to transform administrative structures – from infrastructure and human resources through to practical implementation. The five key areas of investigation were Acceptance and understanding, infrastructure and digital sovereignty, organisational change, applications, deployment planning and investment and legal, ethical and governance aspects. The aim was to paint a realistic picture of the status quo (Who is planning what in which areas? What is the current state of implementation?) to highlight key prerequisites and provide valuable guidance for policymakers, public administration and IT service providers. Particular emphasis was placed on the desired outcomes in terms of cost savings and optimisation, for example to reduce the workload on staff and make processes more efficient. Over 200 experts from central government, the federal states and local authorities, predominantly at management level, provided their assessments for the survey.

The full results of the survey are available to download free of charge here.

The study ‘AI as a Changemaker – Intelligent Automation in Government & Administration” examined, across five key thematic areas, how AI can act as a strategic lever to transform administrative structures – from infrastructure and human resources through to practical implementation. The five key areas of investigation were Acceptance and understanding, infrastructure and digital sovereignty, organisational change, applications, deployment planning and investment and legal, ethical and governance aspects. The aim was to paint a realistic picture of the status quo (Who is planning what in which areas? What is the current state of implementation?) to highlight key prerequisites and provide valuable guidance for policymakers, public administration and IT service providers. Particular emphasis was placed on the desired outcomes in terms of cost savings and optimisation, for example to reduce the workload on staff and make processes more efficient. Over 200 experts from central government, the federal states and local authorities, predominantly at management level, provided their assessments for the survey.

The full results of the survey are available to download free of charge here.

To mark the snap federal election, the Germany-wide survey of public authorities was expanded to become the Zukunftspanel Special. For the first time, representatives from business, academia and civil society were surveyed alongside public authorities. This gave the study a stronger political focus. Key areas of focus included the assessment of party manifestos in terms of the issues addressed and their capacity for implementation in the areas of state modernisation and digitalisation, the evaluation of current reform needs and reform proposals according to relevance and urgency, measures for sustainable improvement and increased efficiency in public administration, as well as the use of key technologies such as AI to modernise the state and public administration. With a total of 600 participants, the Future Panel Special provided valuable insights into the capacity for reform and the efficiency of the state and public administration – from both internal and external perspectives.

The full results of the survey are available to download free of charge here.

To mark the snap federal election, the Germany-wide survey of public authorities was expanded to become the Zukunftspanel Special. For the first time, representatives from business, academia and civil society were surveyed alongside public authorities. This gave the study a stronger political focus. Key areas of focus included the assessment of party manifestos in terms of the issues addressed and their capacity for implementation in the areas of state modernisation and digitalisation, the evaluation of current reform needs and reform proposals according to relevance and urgency, measures for sustainable improvement and increased efficiency in public administration, as well as the use of key technologies such as AI to modernise the state and public administration. With a total of 600 participants, the Future Panel Special provided valuable insights into the capacity for reform and the efficiency of the state and public administration – from both internal and external perspectives.

The full results of the survey are available to download free of charge here.

Is it clinically and epidemiologically sound, and economically effective, to switch the range of surgical gloves to latex-free products? The new study The Latex-Free Hospital examines the extent to which switching the glove portfolio to latex-free products is clinically, epidemiologically and economically justifiable. Latex sensitivity and latex-allergic reactions continue to represent a significant burden on the healthcare system that should not be underestimated. Staff in healthcare facilities are at particular risk of developing latex-associated allergies due to their regular contact with medical devices containing latex. The regular wearing of latex gloves is considered the most common cause of latex allergies. The prevalence of latex sensitivity amongst staff in healthcare facilities ranges between 8 and 12 per cent; for staff in the operating theatre, the risk rises to as high as 15 per cent. In the general population, the prevalence of latex sensitivity is estimated at 1 to 2 per cent.

The creation of a latex-free environment in hospitals, particularly in high-care areas such as operating theatres, intensive care units, A&E departments or oncology wards, is the subject of heated debate amongst clinical professionals, infection control experts and procurement managers. From the perspective of purchasers, this controversy is reflected, amongst other things, in the procurement of latex-free gloves. Against this backdrop of a controversial debate, this study aims to assess the practicality, necessity and cost-effectiveness of a switch to the primary use of latex-free gloves from the perspective of purchasers and logistics specialists.

The full results of the survey are available for free download here.

Is it clinically and epidemiologically sound, and economically effective, to switch the range of surgical gloves to latex-free products? The new study The Latex-Free Hospital examines the extent to which switching the glove portfolio to latex-free products is clinically, epidemiologically and economically justifiable. Latex sensitivity and latex-allergic reactions continue to represent a significant burden on the healthcare system that should not be underestimated. Staff in healthcare facilities are at particular risk of developing latex-associated allergies due to their regular contact with medical devices containing latex. The regular wearing of latex gloves is considered the most common cause of latex allergies. The prevalence of latex sensitivity amongst staff in healthcare facilities ranges between 8 and 12 per cent; for staff in the operating theatre, the risk rises to as high as 15 per cent. In the general population, the prevalence of latex sensitivity is estimated at 1 to 2 per cent.

The creation of a latex-free environment in hospitals, particularly in high-care areas such as operating theatres, intensive care units, A&E departments or oncology wards, is the subject of heated debate amongst clinical professionals, infection control experts and procurement managers. From the perspective of purchasers, this controversy is reflected, amongst other things, in the procurement of latex-free gloves. Against this backdrop of a controversial debate, this study aims to assess the practicality, necessity and cost-effectiveness of a switch to the primary use of latex-free gloves from the perspective of purchasers and logistics specialists.

The full results of the survey are available for free download here.

On behalf of the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH carried out a quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis exercise to serve as the basis for the evaluation of Berlin’s Tendering and Procurement Act. The aim of the resulting 2024 Procurement Report was to compile and analyse the views of contracting authorities and contractors/tenderers on the provisions of the amended Act. The report examines the following key areas in detail: the practical application of the Berlin Public Procurement Act (BerlAVG) with regard to the currently applicable thresholds and their contribution to reducing bureaucracy; the implementation and impact of the obligation to comply with collective agreements (Section 9(1), first sentence, point 2 of the BerlAVG) as well as compliance with the ILO’s core labour standards, green procurement and the monitoring and sanction mechanisms, the clarity and practicality of the individual regulations and implementing provisions; access to public contracts for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and the impact of the regulations on tendering behaviour, the competitive landscape, and the administrative and enforcement burden. Data collection took place between mid-July and mid-September. In addition to separate questionnaires containing a mix of closed and open-ended questions, numerous expert workshops and individual interviews were also conducted.

On behalf of the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH carried out a quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis exercise to serve as the basis for the evaluation of Berlin’s Tendering and Procurement Act. The aim of the resulting 2024 Procurement Report was to compile and analyse the views of contracting authorities and contractors/tenderers on the provisions of the amended Act. The report examines the following key areas in detail: the practical application of the Berlin Public Procurement Act (BerlAVG) with regard to the currently applicable thresholds and their contribution to reducing bureaucracy; the implementation and impact of the obligation to comply with collective agreements (Section 9(1), first sentence, point 2 of the BerlAVG) as well as compliance with the ILO’s core labour standards, green procurement and the monitoring and sanction mechanisms, the clarity and practicality of the individual regulations and implementing provisions; access to public contracts for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and the impact of the regulations on tendering behaviour, the competitive landscape, and the administrative and enforcement burden. Data collection took place between mid-July and mid-September. In addition to separate questionnaires containing a mix of closed and open-ended questions, numerous expert workshops and individual interviews were also conducted.

The German social security system, which has been a guarantor of stability and solidarity for over 140 years, is facing profound challenges. As the baby-boomer generation retires, the number of people in work is falling, whilst the demands on the system are increasing. At the same time, digital technologies are fundamentally transforming the way we live and work – they create new opportunities, but also put existing structures to the test. The key question is: how can social security be made fit for the future in a digitalised society?

Our short survey, ‘Social Security in the Age of Digital Transformation’, examines the views and priorities of representatives from health, accident, pension, long-term care and unemployment insurance schemes. It shows that whilst automation and digitalisation are a key focus, their implementation often falls short of expectations. It also becomes clear that issues such as climate change or new working models have so far only been given marginal consideration in the planning of many social security providers. The call for greater cooperation and networking, particularly in the area of digital transformation, is growing ever louder.

The full results of the survey can be found here.

The German social security system, which has been a guarantor of stability and solidarity for over 140 years, is facing profound challenges. As the baby-boomer generation retires, the number of people in work is falling, whilst the demands on the system are increasing. At the same time, digital technologies are fundamentally transforming the way we live and work – they create new opportunities, but also put existing structures to the test. The key question is: how can social security be made fit for the future in a digitalised society?

Our short survey, ‘Social Security in the Age of Digital Transformation’, examines the views and priorities of representatives from health, accident, pension, long-term care and unemployment insurance schemes. It shows that whilst automation and digitalisation are a key focus, their implementation often falls short of expectations. It also becomes clear that issues such as climate change or new working models have so far only been given marginal consideration in the planning of many social security providers. The call for greater cooperation and networking, particularly in the area of digital transformation, is growing ever louder.

The full results of the survey can be found here.

The study ‘Reprocessing of Single-Use Products’ examines the current debates and implications of a potential ban on the reprocessing of single-use medical devices. It examines the extent to which the targeted reprocessing of expensive and resource-intensive medical devices can form part of value-based procurement management in order to meet rising demands in areas such as sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The main aim of the study is to gauge hospitals’ views on how such a ban might affect cost-effectiveness, patient safety and sustainability within the healthcare sector.

The results of the study can be found here.

The study ‘Reprocessing of Single-Use Products’ examines the current debates and implications of a potential ban on the reprocessing of single-use medical devices. It examines the extent to which the targeted reprocessing of expensive and resource-intensive medical devices can form part of value-based procurement management in order to meet rising demands in areas such as sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The main aim of the study is to gauge hospitals’ views on how such a ban might affect cost-effectiveness, patient safety and sustainability within the healthcare sector.

The results of the study can be found here.

The study, “Caught between innovation and sovereignty: The Cloud and the Digital Future of Public Administration – Market, Development Prospects and Decision-Making Structures”, was carried out in collaboration with Capgemini between February and September 2024 and examines the current status of cloud technology as a potential driver of modernisation for public administration. It highlights the potential and expectations that cloud technologies offer for public administration and demonstrates how innovations – including those from the private sector – can be reconciled with sovereignty requirements.

The focus is on two key aspects: on the one hand, the modernisation of public IT and the strategic reorientation of public authorities through cloud technologies; on the other hand, the analysis of the current range of cloud services available to the public sector and their future development. Almost 400 public authorities took part in the survey; more than 100 completed the questionnaire in full, thereby making a significant contribution to the representative findings on the use of cloud technologies in the public sector. In addition, 45 cloud providers provided transparency regarding their service portfolios.

You can access the results of the cloud study here.

The study, “Caught between innovation and sovereignty: The Cloud and the Digital Future of Public Administration – Market, Development Prospects and Decision-Making Structures”, was carried out in collaboration with Capgemini between February and September 2024 and examines the current status of cloud technology as a potential driver of modernisation for public administration. It highlights the potential and expectations that cloud technologies offer for public administration and demonstrates how innovations – including those from the private sector – can be reconciled with sovereignty requirements.

The focus is on two key aspects: on the one hand, the modernisation of public IT and the strategic reorientation of public authorities through cloud technologies; on the other hand, the analysis of the current range of cloud services available to the public sector and their future development. Almost 400 public authorities took part in the survey; more than 100 completed the questionnaire in full, thereby making a significant contribution to the representative findings on the use of cloud technologies in the public sector. In addition, 45 cloud providers provided transparency regarding their service portfolios.

You can access the results of the cloud study here.

The Germany-wide survey of public authorities, the “Future Panel on the State & Public Administration”, provides valuable data and insights on the modernisation of public administration every year. In 2023, the Future Panel will address, amongst other things, the following key aspects: ideas and cornerstones of a vision for public administration in 2030, an assessment of progress on the Federal Government’s current digital strategy, the basic architecture for Germany’s digital public administration, OZG 2.0 and register modernisation, sustainability and climate neutrality in public administration, the cloud, human resources and leadership in the context of digitalisation, and public administration in the age of AI and ChatGPT. In total, over 1,344 administrative bodies at federal, state, district, city and local authority levels in Germany were surveyed in 2023. The Future Panel recorded a high response rate of over 25 per cent in 2023.

The results of the 2023 Future Panel on the State & Public Administration can be found here.

The Germany-wide survey of public authorities, the “Future Panel on the State & Public Administration”, provides valuable data and insights on the modernisation of public administration every year. In 2023, the Future Panel will address, amongst other things, the following key aspects: ideas and cornerstones of a vision for public administration in 2030, an assessment of progress on the Federal Government’s current digital strategy, the basic architecture for Germany’s digital public administration, OZG 2.0 and register modernisation, sustainability and climate neutrality in public administration, the cloud, human resources and leadership in the context of digitalisation, and public administration in the age of AI and ChatGPT. In total, over 1,344 administrative bodies at federal, state, district, city and local authority levels in Germany were surveyed in 2023. The Future Panel recorded a high response rate of over 25 per cent in 2023.

The results of the 2023 Future Panel on the State & Public Administration can be found here.

The coronavirus crisis has not only exposed the causes of supply disruptions affecting system-critical medical devices and medicines, and highlighted the consequences of the digital divide in the healthcare system, but has also, in particular, demonstrated the vital importance of procurement and logistics for high-quality medical care and reliable clinical workflows. Against this backdrop, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH and the Centre for Hospital Management, led by Prof. Dr Dr Wilfried von Eiff, conducted a comprehensive survey in the run-up to the 12th Hospital Procurement Congress in June 2022, analysed the current procurement trends for 2022 and beyond as part of a comprehensive survey of all approximately 2,000 hospitals, as well as selected rehabilitation and care facilities and medical care centres. The aim of this study was to bring transparency to the organisational and decision-making structures of procurement management in order to gain insights that can be transformed into recommendations for sustainable, patient-centred and cost-effective procurement and logistics management.

The Procurement Monitor can be ordered here .

The coronavirus crisis has not only exposed the causes of supply disruptions affecting system-critical medical devices and medicines, and highlighted the consequences of the digital divide in the healthcare system, but has also, in particular, demonstrated the vital importance of procurement and logistics for high-quality medical care and reliable clinical workflows. Against this backdrop, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH and the Centre for Hospital Management, led by Prof. Dr Dr Wilfried von Eiff, conducted a comprehensive survey in the run-up to the 12th Hospital Procurement Congress in June 2022, analysed the current procurement trends for 2022 and beyond as part of a comprehensive survey of all approximately 2,000 hospitals, as well as selected rehabilitation and care facilities and medical care centres. The aim of this study was to bring transparency to the organisational and decision-making structures of procurement management in order to gain insights that can be transformed into recommendations for sustainable, patient-centred and cost-effective procurement and logistics management.

The Procurement Monitor can be ordered here .

The Germany-wide survey of public authorities, the “Future Panel on the State and Public Administration”, provides valuable data and insights on the modernisation of public administration every year. In 2022, the Future Panel will address the following key aspects, amongst others: “Progress and future prospects of digitalisation in public administration”, “Staff and leadership: the need for adaptation in the face of demographic change and ‘New Work’”, “Innovation and agility in public administration”, “The attractiveness of public administration as an employer”, and “Public budgets and investment following the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine”. What makes the 2022 Future Panel special is that, in addition to taking stock of current developments, it will, in particular, provide insights into the future priorities and the major tasks facing decision-makers in public administration.

The results of the Future Panel: State & Public Administration 2022 can be found here.

The Germany-wide survey of public authorities, the “Future Panel on the State and Public Administration”, provides valuable data and insights on the modernisation of public administration every year. In 2022, the Future Panel will address the following key aspects, amongst others: “Progress and future prospects of digitalisation in public administration”, “Staff and leadership: the need for adaptation in the face of demographic change and ‘New Work’”, “Innovation and agility in public administration”, “The attractiveness of public administration as an employer”, and “Public budgets and investment following the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine”. What makes the 2022 Future Panel special is that, in addition to taking stock of current developments, it will, in particular, provide insights into the future priorities and the major tasks facing decision-makers in public administration.

The results of the Future Panel: State & Public Administration 2022 can be found here.

Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH, as a partner of Kienbaum Consultants International GmbH and the Kienbaum Institute @ ISM for Leadership & Transformation, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH supported a quantitative online survey for the study ‘Progress, a New Era and State Functionality – Leadership & Culture in Public Administration in a New Era’. The aim of this study was to break down cultural progress and future-proof leadership in public administration into achievable and measurable steps. The objective was to identify elements that can be shaped, are practicable and have a long-term impact.

In 2023, the findings from the qualitative part of the study will form the academic basis for the presentation of the Public Leadership Award for exemplary leadership in the public sector, which will be presented for the first time at the 9th Future Congress under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland.

The detailed results of the study “Progress, a New Era and State Functionality – Leadership & Culture in Public Administration in a New Era” can be found here.

Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH, as a partner of Kienbaum Consultants International GmbH and the Kienbaum Institute @ ISM for Leadership & Transformation, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH supported a quantitative online survey for the study ‘Progress, a New Era and State Functionality – Leadership & Culture in Public Administration in a New Era’. The aim of this study was to break down cultural progress and future-proof leadership in public administration into achievable and measurable steps. The objective was to identify elements that can be shaped, are practicable and have a long-term impact.

In 2023, the findings from the qualitative part of the study will form the academic basis for the presentation of the Public Leadership Award for exemplary leadership in the public sector, which will be presented for the first time at the 9th Future Congress under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland.

The detailed results of the study “Progress, a New Era and State Functionality – Leadership & Culture in Public Administration in a New Era” can be found here.

On behalf of the Thuringian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Science and the Digital Society, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH has evaluated the Thuringian Public Procurement Act (ThürVgG). The aim was to gather a range of views on specific aspects of the ThürVgG, which are reflected in recommendations for action. In detail, the evaluation covered the following areas: The level of the minimum procurement wage; the presentation of the total volume of public contracts; the presentation of thresholds and contract values for determining the thresholds for the application of the ThürVgG; and the key areas of application of the ThürVgG, namely with regard to social and environmental criteria as well as certain ‘discretionary provisions’ for local authorities and other contracting authorities (Section 4(1), second sentence, of the ThürVgG; Section 10(7) of the ThürVgG). The evaluation took place over the short period from late May to early August 2022. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed, such as workshops, interviews and surveys.

On behalf of the Thuringian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Science and the Digital Society, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH has evaluated the Thuringian Public Procurement Act (ThürVgG). The aim was to gather a range of views on specific aspects of the ThürVgG, which are reflected in recommendations for action. In detail, the evaluation covered the following areas: The level of the minimum procurement wage; the presentation of the total volume of public contracts; the presentation of thresholds and contract values for determining the thresholds for the application of the ThürVgG; and the key areas of application of the ThürVgG, namely with regard to social and environmental criteria as well as certain ‘discretionary provisions’ for local authorities and other contracting authorities (Section 4(1), second sentence, of the ThürVgG; Section 10(7) of the ThürVgG). The evaluation took place over the short period from late May to early August 2022. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed, such as workshops, interviews and surveys.

As part of the innovation programme ‘Zukunft Bau’, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH is carrying out the research project ‘Evaluation and Further Development of Value Thresholds in the VOB/A’ .

On our specialist portal ‘Verwaltung der Zukunft’ (Administration of the Future), we are making the study available for download on our specialist portal ‘Administration of the Future’.

As part of the innovation programme ‘Zukunft Bau’, Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH is carrying out the research project ‘Evaluation and Further Development of Value Thresholds in the VOB/A’ .

On our specialist portal ‘Verwaltung der Zukunft’ (Administration of the Future), we are making the study available for download on our specialist portal ‘Administration of the Future’.

Since 2013, the Future Panel has been using a Germany-wide survey of public authorities to assess the current situation and identify future tasks relating to digitalisation and the introduction of e-government in the German public administration at local, state and federal levels. In 2021, this was examined with a focus on the federal election and the end of the legislative term. The “Future Panel: State & Administration’ thus maps out the key trends and developments in digital transformation within the public sector. The findings provide policy-makers, senior managers and civil servants, as well as experts and members of the general public, with well-founded information and ideas for further digitalisation and modernisation.

The results of the Future Panel on the State & Public Administration 2021 can be found here.

Since 2013, the Future Panel has been using a Germany-wide survey of public authorities to assess the current situation and identify future tasks relating to digitalisation and the introduction of e-government in the German public administration at local, state and federal levels. In 2021, this was examined with a focus on the federal election and the end of the legislative term. The “Future Panel: State & Administration’ thus maps out the key trends and developments in digital transformation within the public sector. The findings provide policy-makers, senior managers and civil servants, as well as experts and members of the general public, with well-founded information and ideas for further digitalisation and modernisation.

The results of the Future Panel on the State & Public Administration 2021 can be found here.

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health, has evaluated the supply of system-critical products (personal protective equipment). Using quantitative and qualitative methods, the following target groups were comprehensively examined: hospitals, care homes for the elderly and nursing homes, associations of panel doctors, and rehabilitation centres.

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health, has evaluated the supply of system-critical products (personal protective equipment). Using quantitative and qualitative methods, the following target groups were comprehensively examined: hospitals, care homes for the elderly and nursing homes, associations of panel doctors, and rehabilitation centres.

On behalf of Visa Europe, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy has carried out a study on e-payments in the public sector in Germany. The study assesses the current level of implementation of digital and electronic payment functions, and evaluates market developments and future potential.

On behalf of Visa Europe, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy has carried out a study on e-payments in the public sector in Germany. The study assesses the current level of implementation of digital and electronic payment functions, and evaluates market developments and future potential.

Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy has carried out a brief study on the topic of cloud mobility on behalf of Governikus GmbH & Co. KG. Governikus is the developer of two applications for the IT Planning Council and deals with issues of security and confidentiality in electronic communications, taking into account national and international legislation. Many components and products in Governikus’s portfolio are already available to the federal government, the federal states and most local authorities via the Governikus application of the IT Planning Advisory Board. With this in mind, the study aims to incorporate the findings from the survey into the optimisation and further development of these solutions, tailored to the future needs of users at federal, state and local authority levels. The focus is on mobile working, cloud usage and electronic proof of identity.

Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy has carried out a brief study on the topic of cloud mobility on behalf of Governikus GmbH & Co. KG. Governikus is the developer of two applications for the IT Planning Council and deals with issues of security and confidentiality in electronic communications, taking into account national and international legislation. Many components and products in Governikus’s portfolio are already available to the federal government, the federal states and most local authorities via the Governikus application of the IT Planning Advisory Board. With this in mind, the study aims to incorporate the findings from the survey into the optimisation and further development of these solutions, tailored to the future needs of users at federal, state and local authority levels. The focus is on mobile working, cloud usage and electronic proof of identity.

Cost pressures in hospitals have intensified significantly in recent years due to rising patient numbers and steadily increasing hospital expenditure. Against this backdrop, Wegweiser, in collaboration with Prof. Dr Dr von Eiff, Head of the Centre for Hospital Management at the University of Münster, conducted the study ‘Monitoring IT, Procurement & Logistics 2017’ in the run-up to the 8th Hospital Procurement Congress. This brief study assesses the current situation, particularly with regard to procurement and logistics, and identifies significant potential for optimisation in the areas of operational cost management, the comprehensive digitalisation of processes and the automation of logistics workflows.

Cost pressures in hospitals have intensified significantly in recent years due to rising patient numbers and steadily increasing hospital expenditure. Against this backdrop, Wegweiser, in collaboration with Prof. Dr Dr von Eiff, Head of the Centre for Hospital Management at the University of Münster, conducted the study ‘Monitoring IT, Procurement & Logistics 2017’ in the run-up to the 8th Hospital Procurement Congress. This brief study assesses the current situation, particularly with regard to procurement and logistics, and identifies significant potential for optimisation in the areas of operational cost management, the comprehensive digitalisation of processes and the automation of logistics workflows.

From April to September 2016, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy carried out an evaluation of the State of Schleswig-Holstein’s Act on Compliance with Collective Agreements and Public Procurement (TTG). As part of this methodologically sound evaluation, the effects of the Act were comprehensively examined from various perspectives with regard to the achievement of its objectives and its efficiency. Furthermore, recommendations for action regarding the possible further development of the TTG were formulated. The evaluation was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour, Transport and Technology of the State of Schleswig-Holstein.

From April to September 2016, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy carried out an evaluation of the State of Schleswig-Holstein’s Act on Compliance with Collective Agreements and Public Procurement (TTG). As part of this methodologically sound evaluation, the effects of the Act were comprehensively examined from various perspectives with regard to the achievement of its objectives and its efficiency. Furthermore, recommendations for action regarding the possible further development of the TTG were formulated. The evaluation was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour, Transport and Technology of the State of Schleswig-Holstein.

On behalf of the Thuringian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Science and the Digital Society, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy has evaluated the Thuringian Public Procurement Act (ThürVgG). The evaluation involved examining and assessing the Thuringian Public Procurement Act with regard to the competitive, economic and bureaucratic implications of the Act’s implementation. In particular, the obligations and requirements arising from the provisions of the ThürVgG for both public contracting authorities and contractors/tenderers were examined and assessed. Based on the findings, corresponding recommendations for action were drawn up with a view to the further development of the Act.

On behalf of the Thuringian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Science and the Digital Society, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy has evaluated the Thuringian Public Procurement Act (ThürVgG). The evaluation involved examining and assessing the Thuringian Public Procurement Act with regard to the competitive, economic and bureaucratic implications of the Act’s implementation. In particular, the obligations and requirements arising from the provisions of the ThürVgG for both public contracting authorities and contractors/tenderers were examined and assessed. Based on the findings, corresponding recommendations for action were drawn up with a view to the further development of the Act.

As part of the annual procurement conference, which has been held since 1997, the ‘Monitoring of Public Procurement in Germany 2016/17’ report identifies current trends and changes in the areas of public procurement law, process optimisation in purchasing and logistics, and e-procurement. In doing so, the report not only provides reliable figures but also offers important impetus for the further development of public procurement.

As part of the annual procurement conference, which has been held since 1997, the ‘Monitoring of Public Procurement in Germany 2016/17’ report identifies current trends and changes in the areas of public procurement law, process optimisation in purchasing and logistics, and e-procurement. In doing so, the report not only provides reliable figures but also offers important impetus for the further development of public procurement.

To recognise the importance of procurement in the hospital sector, Wegweiser GmbH, in collaboration with Professor Dr Dr von Eiff, Head of the Centre for Hospital Management, has once again commissioned the study ‘Monitoring Procurement & Logistics in Hospitals’ (hereinafter referred to as MELKH) as part of the 5th Hospital Procurement Congress. The study aims to provide an overview of key aspects of hospital procurement against the backdrop of the economic situation facing hospitals. The role of purchasing organisations, electronic procurement systems, and the strategic and organisational integration of procurement were among the fundamental issues addressed in the study.

On behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Construction and Tourism of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy has evaluated the impact of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Public Procurement Act (VgG M-V). A key focus of the evaluation was the law’s impact on the pay situation of employees involved in public procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (including the skilled trades), the work of the contracting authorities, and the assessment of the envisaged control and sanction mechanisms. The evaluation was carried out using quantitative and qualitative methods.

To recognise the importance of procurement in the hospital sector, Wegweiser GmbH, in collaboration with Professor Dr Dr von Eiff, Head of the Centre for Hospital Management, has once again commissioned the study ‘Monitoring Procurement & Logistics in Hospitals’ (hereinafter referred to as MELKH) as part of the 5th Hospital Procurement Congress. The study aims to provide an overview of key aspects of hospital procurement against the backdrop of the economic situation facing hospitals. The role of purchasing organisations, electronic procurement systems, and the strategic and organisational integration of procurement were among the fundamental issues addressed in the study.

On behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Construction and Tourism of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy has evaluated the impact of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Public Procurement Act (VgG M-V). A key focus of the evaluation was the law’s impact on the pay situation of employees involved in public procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (including the skilled trades), the work of the contracting authorities, and the assessment of the envisaged control and sanction mechanisms. The evaluation was carried out using quantitative and qualitative methods.

In December 2011, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy conducted a study as part of the ‘Purchasing & Logistics in Hospitals 2012’ monitoring programme, in collaboration with the Professional Association for Procurement, Materials Management and Logistics in Hospitals e. V. and the partner companies Drozak Consulting GmbH, ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik GmbH, GS1 Germany GmbH and the purchasing group Prospitalia GmbH, to investigate how the German hospital sector is strategically preparing for future challenges and in which areas there is as yet untapped potential for cost savings. Building on the results of the survey, this initiative will provide hospitals with practical approaches to optimising their procurement and logistics.

In December 2011, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy conducted a study as part of the ‘Purchasing & Logistics in Hospitals 2012’ monitoring programme, in collaboration with the Professional Association for Procurement, Materials Management and Logistics in Hospitals e. V. and the partner companies Drozak Consulting GmbH, ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik GmbH, GS1 Germany GmbH and the purchasing group Prospitalia GmbH, to investigate how the German hospital sector is strategically preparing for future challenges and in which areas there is as yet untapped potential for cost savings. Building on the results of the survey, this initiative will provide hospitals with practical approaches to optimising their procurement and logistics.

The “Germany–Russia Investment Barometer 2012” examines the investment climate in German federal states and Russian regions. The study also assesses measures taken by the federal states to promote foreign trade and identifies the requirements placed on service providers who advise and support German investors in their investment projects in Russia. A key element of the study is a representative survey of German and Russian companies that have already made foreign investments in one of the two countries or operate an export business, and thus have first-hand experience. The multi-client study was carried out by Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy in cooperation with the Association of Russian Business in Germany.

The “Germany–Russia Investment Barometer 2012” examines the investment climate in German federal states and Russian regions. The study also assesses measures taken by the federal states to promote foreign trade and identifies the requirements placed on service providers who advise and support German investors in their investment projects in Russia. A key element of the study is a representative survey of German and Russian companies that have already made foreign investments in one of the two countries or operate an export business, and thus have first-hand experience. The multi-client study was carried out by Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy in cooperation with the Association of Russian Business in Germany.

The study ‘Electronic Procurement in Public Administration – Current Situation, Trends and Potential’ is a multi-client survey conducted by Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy, which examines the uptake and progress, trends and prospects of electronic procurement and e-tendering in German public administration. In the run-up to the “14th Procurement Conference 2012”, the study laid the foundations for a solution-oriented discussion on necessary modernisation measures and reforms of German and European public procurement law.

The study ‘Electronic Procurement in Public Administration – Current Situation, Trends and Potential’ is a multi-client survey conducted by Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy, which examines the uptake and progress, trends and prospects of electronic procurement and e-tendering in German public administration. In the run-up to the “14th Procurement Conference 2012”, the study laid the foundations for a solution-oriented discussion on necessary modernisation measures and reforms of German and European public procurement law.

In order to gain an overview of the prevalence and use of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in German radiology, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy conducted the study ‘Status Quo, Challenges and Development Perspectives for Picture Archiving and Communication Systems’ in the summer of 2011. The study examined the current situation in the PACS market and analysed topics such as the prevalence and use of PACS, future market volume and the market shares of individual manufacturers. Furthermore, detailed information was gathered on the structure of hospitals’ buying centres when procuring PACS, the information sources used in this process, and the product features relevant to decision-making. The study was commissioned by a major international medical technology company.

In order to gain an overview of the prevalence and use of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in German radiology, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy conducted the study ‘Status Quo, Challenges and Development Perspectives for Picture Archiving and Communication Systems’ in the summer of 2011. The study examined the current situation in the PACS market and analysed topics such as the prevalence and use of PACS, future market volume and the market shares of individual manufacturers. Furthermore, detailed information was gathered on the structure of hospitals’ buying centres when procuring PACS, the information sources used in this process, and the product features relevant to decision-making. The study was commissioned by a major international medical technology company.

To identify potential for innovation and optimisation in organisation, networking and IT, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy, in collaboration with BDI, BITKOM, femak, Hartmannbund, ZVEI, VKD and partners from the healthcare sector, has carried out a systematic analysis – for the fifth time – of the current state and future of process optimisation, eHealth and networking. All hospitals and health insurance providers in Germany, as well as a selection of salaried and private practitioners, were asked to provide their assessments. In addition, a survey was carried out amongst 350 experts from the healthcare sector. The monitoring exercise was a long-term survey on the current state and future of process optimisation, eHealth and digital connectivity within the German healthcare system.

To identify potential for innovation and optimisation in organisation, networking and IT, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy, in collaboration with BDI, BITKOM, femak, Hartmannbund, ZVEI, VKD and partners from the healthcare sector, has carried out a systematic analysis – for the fifth time – of the current state and future of process optimisation, eHealth and networking. All hospitals and health insurance providers in Germany, as well as a selection of salaried and private practitioners, were asked to provide their assessments. In addition, a survey was carried out amongst 350 experts from the healthcare sector. The monitoring exercise was a long-term survey on the current state and future of process optimisation, eHealth and digital connectivity within the German healthcare system.

On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy evaluated the impact and acceptance of the simplified procurement rules for public supply and service contracts. Conceived as an impact assessment of the simplification measures within the scope of the VOL, the evaluation examined, amongst other things, whether the simplifications had led to more cost-effective public procurement and what implications this might have for the development of federal public procurement law.

On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy evaluated the impact and acceptance of the simplified procurement rules for public supply and service contracts. Conceived as an impact assessment of the simplification measures within the scope of the VOL, the evaluation examined, amongst other things, whether the simplifications had led to more cost-effective public procurement and what implications this might have for the development of federal public procurement law.

The research project ‘The State as a Buyer: A Driver of Innovation – Development Potential and Necessary Action for More Innovative Procurement in Germany’s Public Sector’, conducted by Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy, in collaboration with the Technical University of Berlin and Orrick, Hölters & Elsing, examines the opportunities and potential for a stronger focus on innovation in Germany’s public procurement sector. This covers both the procurement of innovative products and the consistent use of innovative procurement processes by the public sector. The final report is available to download free of charge. Order it here.

The research project ‘The State as a Buyer: A Driver of Innovation – Development Potential and Necessary Action for More Innovative Procurement in Germany’s Public Sector’, conducted by Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy, in collaboration with the Technical University of Berlin and Orrick, Hölters & Elsing, examines the opportunities and potential for a stronger focus on innovation in Germany’s public procurement sector. This covers both the procurement of innovative products and the consistent use of innovative procurement processes by the public sector. The final report is available to download free of charge. Order it here.

ÖPP Deutschland AG (Partnerschaften Deutschland) is an independent consultancy firm serving public sector clients to promote public-private partnerships (PPPs). Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy was responsible for developing and implementing the company’s corporate identity, corporate design and corporate communications.

ÖPP Deutschland AG (Partnerschaften Deutschland) is an independent consultancy firm serving public sector clients to promote public-private partnerships (PPPs). Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy was responsible for developing and implementing the company’s corporate identity, corporate design and corporate communications.

The Federal Agency for Real Estate Matters (BImA) is the federal government’s property service provider and has taken over the responsibilities and staff of the former Federal Property Administration. Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy was responsible for developing and implementing an integrated PR strategy, including a marketing concept and strategy, a marketing toolkit, external and internal communications, as well as a website and branding initiative to mark the launch of BImA

The Federal Agency for Real Estate Matters (BImA) is the federal government’s property service provider and has taken over the responsibilities and staff of the former Federal Property Administration. Wegweiser GmbH Berlin Research & Strategy was responsible for developing and implementing an integrated PR strategy, including a marketing concept and strategy, a marketing toolkit, external and internal communications, as well as a website and branding initiative to mark the launch of BImA

The “E-Government & Administrative Modernisation’ is a long-term survey which, on the one hand, tracks developments and progress in selected areas through recurring or updated questions, in order to document the success of modernisation efforts and the use of e-government. Each survey round also addresses current issues and technological trends to reflect the latest developments in administrative modernisation. The monitoring programme aims to assess the current state and future prospects of technology-driven modernisation of public administration in Germany and, in doing so, to highlight positive developments that the public sector can emulate.

The “E-Government & Administrative Modernisation’ is a long-term survey which, on the one hand, tracks developments and progress in selected areas through recurring or updated questions, in order to document the success of modernisation efforts and the use of e-government. Each survey round also addresses current issues and technological trends to reflect the latest developments in administrative modernisation. The monitoring programme aims to assess the current state and future prospects of technology-driven modernisation of public administration in Germany and, in doing so, to highlight positive developments that the public sector can emulate.

In 2002, Wegweiser, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO), was responsible for the accompanying research for the pilot project ‘Electronic Award of Federal Contracts (E-Procurement)’ to establish seamless digital communication between the private sector and public administration. The research project involved analysing the specific existing technological and organisational solutions, examining the context of the developed solution, and investigating the economic and competitive impacts, factors influencing acceptance and potential barriers to acceptance, as well as the production of an ‘E-Procurement’ guide for interested companies.

In 2002, Wegweiser, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO), was responsible for the accompanying research for the pilot project ‘Electronic Award of Federal Contracts (E-Procurement)’ to establish seamless digital communication between the private sector and public administration. The research project involved analysing the specific existing technological and organisational solutions, examining the context of the developed solution, and investigating the economic and competitive impacts, factors influencing acceptance and potential barriers to acceptance, as well as the production of an ‘E-Procurement’ guide for interested companies.